Childminder EY357825

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 March 2018 12 December 2012

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a good understanding of the importance of safeguarding children. She has attended relevant training and is aware of the procedures to follow if she has a concern about the welfare of a child.  The childminder understands how to support children's learning. She knows how to use observation and assessment to track children's progress to identify any gaps and target next steps to make them progress.  The childminder discusses how she works with parents and other professionals, such as the teachers at the local school, to help maintain consistency in children's care and learning.  The childminder understands the importance of promoting children's good health and of providing a safe and welcoming environment. She teaches them to become independent and prepares them well for school.  The childminder understands how to evaluate her provision and maintain her professional development. For example, she keeps up-to-date with childcare practices

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The provision meets requirements

by attending training in line with mandatory requirements, and to improve the quality of her provision.

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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 tour of the premises and looked at the areas used by the minded children.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder in relation to her understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she observes, assesses and monitors children's progress.  The inspector sampled a range of relevant documentation, including suitability checks, risk assessments and the childminder's self-evaluation plan.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY357825 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1059762 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 7 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 December 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6.15pm from 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

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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