Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date 15 April 2019 Previous inspection date 6 November 2014

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands her responsibility to safeguard children and knows the procedure to follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare. She regularly refreshes her knowledge to maintain a secure understanding of a wide range of safeguarding issues. n The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements for children. She knows how to gather information from parents regarding their child's starting points. The childminder is confident about how she will assess children's progress and use this information to plan a range of activities based around children's interests and next steps in learning. n The childminder understands the benefits to children when she works in partnerships with parents and also with teachers at nurseries and schools that children attend. She knows these partnerships help to promote continuity in children's development.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates how she will promote healthy lifestyles with the children through healthy food choices and opportunities for physical exercise and activities outdoors. n The childminder demonstrates a commitment to continuously improving her professional knowledge and skills. She knows how to evaluate her provision and make effective changes to her service.

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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

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This provision meets requirements

n The inspector viewed the areas of the premises and garden to be used for childminding. n The inspector discussed the childminder's understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements and the procedures she has in place for keeping children safe. n The inspector talked to the childminder about her understanding of the learning and development requirements and the activities she will provide to support children's learning. n The inspector looked at and discussed policies, procedures and documents the childminder uses when caring for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 123480 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10069399 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 8 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 6 November 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in St Albans. She operates during school term times on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 7.30am to 9am and from 3.15pm to 6pm and on Friday from 7.30am until 9am.

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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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