Childminder EY485852

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 July 2017 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder is aware of her responsibility to support children's safety. She is aware of potential signs and symptoms that may indicate a cause for concern about a child's welfare and knows the procedure to follow.  The childminder reflects on her practice and identifies areas for improvement. She has arrangements to include the views of parents and children.  The childminder knows how to assess children's learning and plan a range of challenging activities, according to their developmental needs and interests. She understands how to monitor children's progress.  The childminder understands the importance of helping children to build good relationships, including developing respect for others and to behave well. She knows how to help children develop confidence and independence, while gaining skills to help prepare them for starting school.  The childminder recognises the benefits of sharing information with parents and other

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The provision meets requirements

professionals to help her meet children's individual needs.

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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 viewed areas of the home to be used for childminding and the resources available.  The inspector spoke with the childminder about how she intends to support children's learning and development.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including the childminder's written policies and training certificates.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY485852 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1007351 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 4 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2015. She lives in Cheshunt. She operates all year round from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, expect for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a formal childcare qualification at level 6.

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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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