Childminder EY491671

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 October 2017 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder demonstrates a secure knowledge of the early years foundation stage and keeps appropriate records. She explains how she supports children to develop the behaviour, knowledge and skills they need in preparation for school.  The childminder knows how to use risk assessments to check her home. She maintains the toys, resources and equipment to support her in caring for children in the future.  The childminder has continued to attend training. She demonstrates a clear understanding of safeguarding matters and details how she would report any concerns, or potential threats to children's welfare.  The childminder understands how to use her childcare experiences to inform teaching strategies that support children to make good progress. She has maintained suitable systems to support her in assessing children's achievements and progress.  The childminder knows how to work effectively with parents. She understands how to

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The provision meets requirements

review her setting and identify changes to enhance her practice further.

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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 policies, procedures and documentation, which the provider will use when caring for children. She also viewed documentation that relates to evidence of the suitability of household members.  The inspector viewed the areas that are used when the childminder is caring for children. She saw a wide range of toys and resources, and talked with the childminder about the equipment that is used when she is minding.  The inspector spoke with the childminder about how she reviews and evaluates her setting, to support her in making continued improvements.  The inspector talked with the childminder about her understanding of the legal requirements for safeguarding and welfare, and learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491671 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1022098 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 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 and lives in Bernard's Health, St Albans. She operates from 7.45am until 9am and from 3.10pm to 6.15pm, Monday to Friday, term time only. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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