Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date 6 December 2018 Previous inspection date 9 October 2014

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n Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibilities to safeguard children's welfare. She knows how to respond to any signs that a child might be at risk of harm, and the procedures to follow to protect them. n The childminder knows what children need to learn at various ages and stages of their development, and to plan activities to support children's learning needs. She has a wide range of age-appropriate resources available. n The childminder ensures her premises are suitable for children and how to help them be safe and secure. She maintains her first-aid qualification and public liability insurance. n The childminder understands how to help children learn about healthy lifestyles. She is aware of the importance of providing children with a choice of healthy meals and snacks, and regular opportunities for physical exercise and fresh air. n The childminder shows an understanding of the importance of establishing good

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partnerships with parents. She is aware of the benefits of sharing information with them to support consistency in children's care and learning.

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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 viewed the areas of the premises available for use by children and discussed the equipment and toys that the childminder plans to use with them. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to meet the requirements for the early years foundation stage. n The inspector checked a range of required documentation, including the suitability checks of adults living on the premises and the childminder's training certificates and

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policies. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to use self-evaluation.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 123423 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10083622 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 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 9 October 2014

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The childminder registered in 1993. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, 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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