Franks, Nicola Josianne

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 March 2018 29 April 2016

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a clear understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures. She keeps up to date with current legislation through training. She understands her responsibility to report concerns about children's safety and welfare.  The childminder has a secure knowledge of how children learn through play. She describes suitable activities and experiences designed to support children to develop essential skills, to prepare them for school.  The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents and other professionals. She explains how sharing information supports her to plan for children's care and learning needs.  The childminder knows how to support children's emotional well-being, build their confidence and encourage positive behaviour.  The childminder has a comprehensive set of policies, procedures and documents to ensure she meets the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She demonstrates her

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The provision meets requirements

understanding of how to observe and assess children's progress.

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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 how the childminder intends to meet the requirements of the statutory framework.  The inspector and the childminder discussed how the childminder would provide suitable activities and experiences to help children to make progress in their learning.  The inspector looked at the documentation the childminder would use if she were caring for children in the early years age range.  The inspector and the childminder discussed safeguarding and how the childminder would report concerns.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY433036 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1120500 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 7 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 29 April 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm on Monday to Friday during school holidays, and before and after school during term time.

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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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