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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder undertakes safeguarding training and is secure in her understanding of child protection issues. She is clear about her duty to protect children and knows what steps to take should concerns arise. n The childminder explains how she provides a range of activities and takes account of children's interests to help support the progress they make at school. She understands how to create stimulating opportunities to provide children with challenge. n The childminder understands the importance of building and maintaining partnerships with parents and with schools that children attend. Information is readily shared between them. n The childminder has an extensive range of resources that children can choose from. She talks about finding out from children what they like to do and providing them with opportunities to pursue their interests. n The childminder understands how to promote children's well-being, encourage

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positive behaviour and teach children to respect and value each other. n The childminder considers ways to reflect on and improve her practice. This includes having discussions with children on their views and ideas. The childminder plans to complete further training to help her extend her knowledge and skills.

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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 129698 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10083613 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 6 to 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 29 August 2014

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Tring, Hertfordshire. She operates during school term times from 7.30am to 9am and from 3pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder also operates during some school holidays from 7.30am until 6pm.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the areas of the premises available for children to use and discussed the equipment and toys in place. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder. n The inspector looked at the information the childminder shares with parents, including safeguarding policies and complaints procedures. n The inspector discussed the childminder's plans to continually improve.

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Inspection activities

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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