Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date 7 September 2018 Previous inspection date 19 March 2018

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This provision meets requirements

n Since the last inspection, the childminder has attended training and worked with the local authority to develop her policies and procedures. She has made swift improvements. For example, she has reviewed her medication policy to include the procedure to keep records of each medication administered to children. She understands her duty to ensure that children are safe. n The childminder has developed new procedures to observe, assess and track children's progress. She knows how to use this information to plan experiences and activities, across all areas of learning, based on children's learning needs and interests. n The childminder understands the importance of completing daily risk assessments to ensure the premises are safe. She has reviewed her procedures to ensure the nappy changing routines are hygienic. n The childminder is aware of the importance of helping children to adopt a healthy lifestyle. She has improved her routines to ensure that they have daily outdoor play.

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n The childminder has attended safeguarding training. She knows the possible signs of abuse and the steps to make referrals of concerns about a child or other adults. The childminder understands her duty to protect children in her care. n The childminder knows the importance of promoting children's well-being. She has procedures to work with parents and carers to promote children's care and learning.

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This 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. Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the areas to be used for childminding to check safety. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to evaluate the effectiveness of the service she provides for children. n The inspector checked the childminder's knowledge and understanding of the learning and development and assessment requirements. n The inspector analysed the childminder's knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare

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requirements. She looked at documentation, including the childminder's qualifications, training and evidence of the suitability of the members of the household. n 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 EY245644 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10068352 Type of provision Childminder

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Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 19 March 2018

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The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Watford. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5.30pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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