Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date 9 July 2019 Previous inspection date 4 July 2016

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands how to keep children safe. He has completed relevant training that helps him to identify any potential issues regarding children's welfare. He is aware of who to contact to raise any safeguarding concerns that might arise. n The childminder works successfully with his co-childminder. They discuss how they can enhance the service they provide and reflect carefully on ways to support children's needs effectively. n The childminder understands how he can support children's learning and development. He plans to provide children with opportunities that promote their independence. The childminder recognises how he can help children to gain the skills they will need to move on to school. n The childminder knows how he can track children's progress and monitor this to ensure there are no gaps in their learning. He recognises the benefits of working with other professionals. The childminder plans to share information with them to support

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This provision meets requirements

continuity of children's ongoing care and learning. n The childminder is aware of the benefits of working in partnership with parents. He intends to gather relevant information from the parents when children start to support children to make progress in their learning. The childminder plans to share ongoing information with them about the progress their children make. n The childminder recognises how he can support children to behave positively with each other. He has developed strategies that include working consistently with his co- childminder. The childminder can identify how this could positively support children's understanding of the rules that are in place.

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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 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 about how he would support children's learning and progress. n The inspector held a discussion with the childminder regarding his understanding of safeguarding and child protection. The inspector looked at the childminder's written safeguarding policy.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY268914 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10067204 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 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 4 July 2016

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The childminder registered in 2003. He operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with a co- childminder.

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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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