Childminder EY496554

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 March 2018 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands her responsibility to safeguard children. She can identify signs which would give her cause for concern about a child's welfare and knows how to refer any concerns to the relevant authorities.  The childminder has a sound understanding of how children learn and develop. She knows how to plan exciting activities and to monitor children's development, to ensure they become ready for school and make good progress in their learning.  The childminder is aware of the benefits of working closely with parents and other settings children attend to promote continuity in children's care and learning.  The childminder understands the importance of reflecting on her practice and identifying areas for improvement. She keeps her knowledge up to date and talks with other providers to share good practice.  The childminder understands the importance of helping children to build strong

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The provision meets requirements

relationships. She knows how to encourage children's self-esteem, help them behave well and develop respect for others.

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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 looked at the areas of the childminder's home that are intended to be used by children.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder to assess her understanding of the early years foundation stage.  The inspector asked the childminder questions related to safeguarding and the latest child protection legislation.  The inspector sampled some of the childminder's documents, policies and procedures.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about how she intends to support children's learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY496554 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1036110 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 4 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 2016. She lives in Tring, in Hertfordshire. She is available to provide care Monday to Friday, throughout most of the year, apart from 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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