Childminder EY486994

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 September 2017 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a good understanding of how to safeguard children. She describes in detail the possible signs of abuse. She knows the procedure for reporting concerns.  The childminder has a good knowledge of child development. She explains how to support children's learning through planned experiences. She recognises the importance of working with professionals in other settings that children attend.  The childminder has the necessary documentation to meet the requirements and to ensure the safe and smooth day-to-day running of her provision.  The childminder describes the importance of using children's interests to help them develop their skills, including how to behave well and how to get along with others.  The childminder explains how working in partnership with parents is key to understanding children's needs. She understands why a two-way flow of information is necessary to help them support their children's learning at home.

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands how to evaluate her practice. She has the guidance from Ofsted and checks this to ensure she continues to meet the requirements.

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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 looked at relevant documentation, including the suitability checks for members of the household aged over 16 years.  The inspector looked at areas of the home, the toys and resources used by the childminder when caring for children.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder about how she safeguards children and protects them from harm.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder about her knowledge of the learning and development requirements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY486994 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1009669 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 5 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family 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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