Childminder 506807

Inspection date 19 September 2018 Previous inspection date 29 September 2015

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands her responsibility to identify and respond to concerns about a child or other adults. She is fully aware of safeguarding procedures and knows the steps to take to protect children. n The childminder has procedures for daily risk assessments of her premises, equipment and resources to ensure a safe environment for children. She understands the importance of teaching them to keep safe during play and routines. n The childminder knows the importance of promoting children's well-being. She has procedures to work with parents and carers to tailor children's care and learning. n The childminder understands how to observe, assess and track children's skills. She knows how to plan activities to help their progress across all areas of learning. n The childminder knows the importance of providing children with a balance of interesting and challenging child-led and adult-led play opportunities. She understands

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her role in helping them develop their independence and critical thinking in preparation for school. n The childminder reflects on her practice and takes part in professional development opportunities to help continuously enhance her teaching skills and children's learning. n The childminder knows the importance of promoting children's health, hygiene and independence, in order to teach them to adopt a healthy lifestyle.

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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 used for childminding purposes and discussed how she ensures the safety of premises, resources and equipment for children. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to evaluate the effectiveness of the service she provides to children. n The inspector checked the childminder's knowledge and understanding of the learning

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and development and assessment requirements. n The inspector analysed the childminder's knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare 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 506807 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10063538 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

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 29 September 2015

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The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Abbots Langley. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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