Childminder EY488258

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 October 2017 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a clear understanding of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and knows how to report any concern she may have about a child. She knows the steps to take in the event of any allegations being made against her or household members.  The childminder has developed procedures to observe, assess and track children's skills and progress. She confidently explains how she intends to plan activities across all areas of learning to promote children's interests and individual needs.  The childminder understands the importance of working with parents and has developed procedures to work with them from the start to exchange information about children's care needs. She understands the importance of working with other settings that children attend to provide them with continuity in their care and learning.  The childminder has procedures in place to conduct daily risk assessments of her

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The provision meets requirements

house, garden and outings to ensure children can play in safety.  The childminder recognises the importance of evaluating her provision. She talks about how she intends to keep her knowledge and skills up to date.

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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 had discussions with the childminder about her knowledge and how she will deliver the learning and development requirements.  The inspector looked at the areas of the house and garden where childcare will be provided, along with the toys and equipment that the childminder intends to use.  The inspector looked at evidence of the childminder's qualification, training and suitability checks for the childminder and household members. She also discussed procedures to manage children's safety, safeguarding and child protection policies.  The inspector discussed with the childminder about how she intends to work with parents to support children's needs and their learning, and how she will engage them in her reflective practice.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY488258 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1014895 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory 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 Borehamwood. She operates Monday to Friday from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder can provide overnight and weekend care.

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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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