Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 July 2017 11 February 2014

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder is alert to the signs and symptoms that would cause her concern about a child's safety and welfare. She knows how and to whom to make a referral.  The childminder understands how to promote children's learning, including how to monitor their development and plan activities to support their individual needs.  The childminder is keen to continually make improvements to her provision. She understands the importance of self-evaluation to reflect on future improvements and also talk with other providers to share good practice.  The childminder is aware of the benefits of working closely with parents and other settings children attend to promote continuity of children's care and learning.  The childminder understands the importance of forming secure emotional attachments with children so that they feel happy and secure in her care.  The childminder values the importance of providing energetic activities and healthy

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The provision meets requirements

foods. She knows this will help children to learn about the positive effects that physical exercise and following a healthy diet have on their body.

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The provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder about the educational programmes and discussed the range of toys, equipment and resources available for children in the early years age group.  The inspector looked at and discussed a range of records, including policies and procedures, with the childminder.  The inspector checked documentary evidence of the childminder's suitability to work with children, including her qualifications.  The inspector discussed how the childminder evaluates her service.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY467094 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1087538 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 February 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013. She lives Broxbourne, Hertfordshire. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am until 6pm with the exception of family and bank holidays.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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