Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date 7 March 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the importance of safeguarding children. She is aware of the process to follow to raise concerns about the welfare of children. She has completed relevant training and ensures that her knowledge is kept up to date. She can accurately identify potential risks and knows how to ensure that her home is safe for children. n The childminder has a strong knowledge of how to promote children's learning and she recognises how she can effectively support children to make progress. She knows how she can accurately identify children's initial starting points. She understands how to assess and track children's progress productively to help prepare them for their move on to school. n The childminder confidently recognises the importance of having strong working relationships with other professionals and parents. She identifies that this can have a positive impact on children's well-being and learning and support their continuity of

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care. n The childminder is fully aware of how she can support children to develop their independence. She is knowledgeable about how to provide children with a calm and welcoming environment. She demonstrates a strong understanding of how she would support children to form positive relationships with each other and promote their emotional development appropriately. n The childminder is committed to building further upon her already strong professional knowledge and experience. She is aware of how she can make improvements to her provision and enhance her service further.

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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 premises and considered the suitability of the areas that will be used by minded children. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder to assess her understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she will assess and monitor children's learning and progress. n The inspector looked at a range of relevant documentation, including the childminder's

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first-aid qualification and policies. n The inspector and childminder held discussions regarding working in partnership with parents and other professionals.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY543414 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10093798 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 6 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Tring, Hertfordshire. She currently operates on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 7.30am until 9am and 3pm until 6.30pm, during term time only. The childminder is a qualified teacher.

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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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