Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date 25 March 2019 Previous inspection date 3 June 2014

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder has failed to complete a child protection training course. This could negatively impact children's welfare in the event that he cares for them. n The childminder shows an awareness of wider safeguarding issues, such as how to identify children who may be at potential risk from extreme views and behaviour. n The childminder recognises the importance of working with other professionals and parents, and the benefit this would provide to children's well-being and learning. n The childminder demonstrates a firm understanding of how he can support children's learning effectively and support them to be ready for school. He understands that he can use information he gains when children start with him to motivate them and support them to build on their previous knowledge. n The childminder is aware of how to encourage children's independence and confidence. He recognises the importance of children completing tasks for themselves and how this

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can positively impact their development. n The childminder is committed to working collaboratively with his co-childminder. He holds regular discussions with her, which helps to inform his practice.

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This provision does not meet 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.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date complete a suitable child protection training course to meet the requirements of the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage. 06/05/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the premises and discussed the suitability of the areas that would be accessed by children with the childminder. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including proof of the suitability of those living on the premises and relevant insurance paperwork. n The inspector held a discussion with the childminder regarding his understanding of safeguarding and child protection. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about how he would ensure that his premises would be safe for any children in his care and how he would monitor potential risks on outings.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY244124 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10083129 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 3 June 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2003. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 9am and 3pm to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder also offers additional hours during the school 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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