Childminder 123431

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 June 2018 27 November 2014

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands her responsibility to keep children safe from harm. She knows the procedures to follow to report any safeguarding concerns she may have about a child in her care.  The childminder understands how to promote children's development in readiness for school. She knows how to plan, observe and assess children's learning.  The childminder demonstrates an understanding of how to provide children with a safe environment. She understands how to manage children's behaviour appropriately and how to support children to develop respect for others.  The childminder understands the importance of partnership working with parents and other professionals to maintain continuity in children's care and learning.  The childminder evaluates her practice and knows how to address ongoing professional development. She refers to requirements and training to help improve outcomes for children.

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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 to be used for childminding purposes, to check they were safe.  The inspector discussed with the childminder the service she intends to offer and how she plans to evaluate its effectiveness.  The inspector discussed with the childminder her knowledge of the learning and development and the safeguarding and welfare requirements.  The inspector looked at documentation, including the childminder's qualifications, evidence of her suitability to work with children and documents she intends to use to promote children's learning and welfare.  The inspector discussed with the childminder the importance of including parents, other providers and professional agencies in children's learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 123431 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1102983 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary 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 27 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1989. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 5.

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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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