Taylor, Deborah Jane

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder knows how to help children settle in. She has procedures to follow to help her gather information about their care and interests. The childminder talks about how children settle quickly and soon make friends with other children. n The childminder provides a wide range of resources and activities for children to choose from. She skilfully combines their interests with changes happening in the natural world. For example, children use autumn leaves for craftwork. n The childminder knows how to help children to develop healthy lifestyles. For example, they have daily walks to and from school. She provides healthy meals and restricts the amount of time children use electronic games. n The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities to safeguard children in her care. She keeps her knowledge and understanding of child protection matters up to date. She is clear about signs that may indicate a child

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is at risk of harm, and knows the procedures to follow to keep them safe. n The childminder understands how to build effective partnerships with parents and schools children attend. She provides children with opportunities to practise skills, such as writing and identifying numbers. This helps to promote continuity in their learning. n The childminder reflects on her practice and undertakes relevant training courses to help her to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. n The childminder talks about how she provides children with opportunities to discuss any issues they are interested in or concerned about. She feels this helps children to support each other and to learn about their differences and similarities.

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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.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 129788 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10083619 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 4 to 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13 Date of previous inspection 29 September 2014

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1994 and lives in Bushey, Hertfordshire. She operates during school term times from 7.30am to 8.45am and from 3.15pm to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the requirements of the early years foundation stage. n The inspector viewed areas of the premises used for childminding indoors and outdoors. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, suitability checks and training certificates. n The inspector discussed with the childminder her understanding of safeguarding procedures.

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We carried out this inspection 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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