Childminder EY458376

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 January 2018 14 August 2013

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a positive attitude to maintaining a safe environment for children and helping them to learn how to keep themselves safe.  The childminder keeps up to date with current practice. She has achieved a recognised childcare qualification.  The childminder demonstrates a secure knowledge of how to safeguard children and their families. She recognises the possible signs of abuse and knows what action to take to protect children.  The childminder has the required documentation in place to help her gather the necessary information from parents to help her provide appropriate care for children.  The childminder understands how to assess children's development and to plan worthwhile experiences to help them make further progress.  The childminder shows her clear understanding of how to evaluate her setting and to gather the views of parents and children to help her plan for improvements.

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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 a discussion with the childminder about her knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the early years foundation stage.  The inspector viewed areas of the home and garden used for childminding.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability records and looked at the childminder's qualification and training certificates.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to plan and provide learning experiences for children and undertake observations, assessments and planning.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she plans to work with parents and how she evaluates her setting.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY458376 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1066640 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 14 August 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Hertford. She operates before and after school and during school holidays from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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