Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 October 2017 8 November 2016

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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The provision meets requirements

 Since the last inspection, the childminder has developed procedures to assess children's starting points and next steps in learning. She has improved her knowledge of completing the progress check for children aged between two and three years.  The childminder understands how to promote all areas of learning as part of children's ongoing educational programmes. She knows that children learn best through play.  The childminder understands the possible signs of abuse and the procedures to report safeguarding concerns. She understands her role and duty to protect children's welfare.  The childminder explains how she intends to work with parents to promote children's care and learning from the start. She explains how she plans to engage them in sharing their views to help her to continuously improve her services for children.  The childminder has procedures in place for the daily risk assessment of the premises

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The provision meets requirements

and outings to remove and minimise any hazards so that children can play in safety.  The childminder talks about how she would promote children's self-esteem and good behaviour through praise, role modelling and partnerships with parents.

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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 the childminder, her assistants and members of the household aged over 16 years. She also looked at evidence of training and qualification.  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.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder about her knowledge and procedures in place to assess and promote children's learning and development.  The inspector talked to the childminder about procedures to work with parents and looked at written feedback from existing parents.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 130407 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1107446 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 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 8 November 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1993 and lives in Watford. She works with assistants. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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