Childminder in Hertfordshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a secure understanding of her responsibility to safeguard children. She knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. n The childminder recognises the benefits of working in close partnership with parents. She explains how to establish effective communication with parents to support children's learning. n The childminder understands how to identify and minimise potential risks to children to promote their welfare and ensure they can play safely. n The childminder understands the importance of being a positive role model to children. She knows how to help children develop their social skills so that they can play well together. n The childminder demonstrates an understanding of how to observe and assess children's development. She knows how to find out about children's starting points and how to plan activities to help children make progress in their learning.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands how to promote children's health and well-being. She is aware of the importance of providing children with daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise. She knows how to help children learn about healthy food choices. n The childminder explains how she evaluates her setting. She is able to identify the strengths of her provision as well as areas for future development.

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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 EY549797 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10109273 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 7 to 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Cheshunt. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed all areas of the premises to be used by children. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about the activities she will provide to support children's learning and development. n The inspector looked at, and discussed, relevant documentation.

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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

21 November 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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