Childminder in Herefordshire

Inspection date 1 August 2019 Previous inspection date 14 January 2015

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues. She is aware of the procedure to follow should she have concerns about a child in her care. n The childminder carries out risk assessments on all areas of her home and garden. She is aware of the action to take to remove or minimise any hazards. n The childminder understands the importance of promoting children's good health. She explains how she will ensure children receive a healthy diet and regular exercise. n The childminder explains how she will help children to feel settled and secure in her care. She intends to get to know all children and their parents well when children first begin to attend. The childminder aims to teach children about the importance of behaving well and valuing each other. n The childminder has a secure understanding of how to use observation and assessment of children's progress to plan activities that will support their ongoing progress.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder explains how she will work in partnership with parents and support them to continue with their children's learning at home. She has considered how she will work with other settings children attend to ensure their needs are consistently met and their learning is complemented. n The childminder understands the importance of reflecting on her practice, identifying what she does well and areas for development. She attends mandatory training and regularly meets with other childminders to share ideas and discuss best practice.

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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 discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes. She also discussed how the childminder would make observations and assessments of children's development and plan for their learning. n The inspector discussed the policies and procedures with the childminder and viewed documentation that she will use when caring for children. n The inspector looked at the premises and discussed risk assessments carried out by the childminder to minimise potential hazards. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder and took account of the suitability checks for persons within the home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 223383 Local authority Herefordshire Inspection number 10106202 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 14 January 2015

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The childminder registered in 1991 and lives in Hereford. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday, 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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