Childminder, Out-of school day care in Hertfordshire

Met

Previous inspection Requires improvement

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a sound knowledge of the early years foundation stage learning and development requirements. She knows how to observe and assess children's learning. She discusses how she intends to plan activities for children that encourage their development and stimulate their creativity. n The experienced childminder understands the importance of helping children to feel safe and secure. She explains how she aims to provide children with a welcoming and relaxing place to learn and develop. She states how she plans to encourage children to be confident and independent. n The childminder acknowledges the importance of working closely with parents. She explains how she will share information with them about all aspects of children's learning and care. The childminder demonstrates how she aims to support parents. She discusses how she will help children to settle quickly and happily. n The childminder has a clear understanding of her role in identifying and

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addressing any concerns relating to safeguarding or wider child protection issues. She discusses how she will be vigilant in assessing risk during daily school runs and outings to promote children's safety. n The childminder demonstrates how she plans to offer all children an inclusive environment. She explains how she will support children in learning to show respect towards one another. The childminder explains how she intends to provide children with knowledge of their local area and of the different communities that live there. n The childminder plans to reflect on her practice. She explains how she plans to seek feedback from parents and children so that she is continuously improving her provision. The childminder describes how she will attend regular training. She acknowledges that she needs to keep her knowledge up to date through further online training and research. n The childminder demonstrates a secure knowledge of how to help children to

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This provision meets requirements

follow healthy lifestyles. She explains how she will provide children with healthy choices at mealtimes. She plans to give children ample opportunities to play outside and keep fit and active through regular exercise.

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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 130368 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10102489 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 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 25 March 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1992. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 9am and 3pm to 6.30pm from Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder also provides additional hours during the school holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector walked around the areas of the premises that the childminder will use when minding children. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder relating to her knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The inspector looked at relevant documents and certificates. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observations, planning and assessment.

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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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Inspection activities

7 October 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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