Childminder 123246

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 October 2017 17 December 2013

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands her role to keep children safe and protect them from harm. She has procedures to follow if she has any concerns about their welfare.  The childminder knows how to identify and address any risks in her home through completion of a comprehensive risk assessment. She has put measures into place to minimise hazards and ensure all areas of her home are safe and suitable for children.  The childminder understands the importance of creating a warm and welcoming environment for children. She knows how to help children develop independence, health awareness, confidence and good social skills. She has clear strategies to follow to positively manage their behaviour and knows how to provide healthy, nutritious food.  The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents.  The childminder clearly understands how children learn. She knows how to support

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The provision meets requirements

children's progress by using information gathered through observations.  The childminder is aware that self-evaluation contributes towards improving outcomes for children. She is able to identify her strengths and areas she wants to improve.

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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 discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning.  The inspector discussed the policies and procedures with the childminder and viewed documentation that she will use when caring for children.  The inspector had a tour of the premises used by children and discussed the equipment and toys available.  The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder and took into consideration the suitability checks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 123246 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1063579 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 December 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1993. She lives in the Park Street village, in Hertfordshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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