Childminder 102004

Inspection date 10 October 2018 Previous inspection date 2 June 2015

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder attends safeguarding training and understands her duty to protect children. She knows the signs of abuse and how to refer any concerns. n The childminder has procedures in place for daily risk assessments to ensure that children are safe, indoors, outdoors and during outings. She knows the importance of promoting children's awareness of personal safety. n The childminder recognises the value of working with parents and other carers to ensure consistency in children's care and learning. n The childminder knows how to promote children's well-being. She teaches them about good hygiene and provides nutritious meals, daily outdoor play and exercise. n The childminder understands how to promote children's social skills and behaviour. She knows the importance of teaching children to respect and accept each other. n The childminder has procedures to complete observations of children's skills to assess

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and monitor their development. She knows how to plan a suitable range of age- appropriate play opportunities to challenge their progress across all areas. n The childminder maintains evaluations of her practice and attends ongoing opportunities for professional development to continuously improve children's achievements.

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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 looked at and discussed a range of records with the childminder, including policies and procedures, evidence of qualifications, training certificates and suitability of household members. n The inspector had a tour of the premises and viewed all areas that are used when caring for children. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she delivers the educational

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programmes for children. n The inspector discussed with the childminder her methods for reviewing the quality and effectiveness of her provision. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder about her understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 102004 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10059787 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 7 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 2 June 2015

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The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Garston, Watford. She operates term time from 8am to 9am and from 3pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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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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