Childminder 149475

This provision meets requirements

Children are very happy, settled and confident in the childminder's care before and after their school day. They are very well mannered, welcoming and respectful of adults and each other. Children regulate their own behaviour. For example, they form a queue to use favourite resources and encourage the youngest children to use a mat to protect the table when colouring.

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This provision meets requirements

Feedback from all children about the care they receive from the childminder is overwhelmingly positive. For example, they state, 'You've taught me many important life skills, such as manners and how to be kind.' There are also frequent comments about the 'delicious meals' and 'yummy food' that the childminder prepares for them each day.

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This provision meets requirements

Children benefit from being cared for by a childminder who knows them all extremely well. This helps the childminder to provide a wide range of resources and activities that reflect children's individual interests. During the school holidays, children are very much involved in planning larger-scale activities.

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n Children's safety is given a high priority by the childminder. The premises and outside areas are secure and prevent access by unauthorised visitors. The childminder's risk assessments are implemented effectively. Regular evacuation practices help children to gain confidence about what to do in the event of an emergency. n Children are very aware of their personal care needs. They recognise when they need a tissue to wipe their nose or a long drink on the return from school, and confidently see to these needs. n Much emphasis is placed on open, honest discussion to help children's personal development. For example, the childminder has created cards with questions on them, such as 'What do you think bullying is?' to prompt discussions and the mutual sharing of information. Children are also encouraged to think about others less fortunate than themselves by taking part in charitable initiatives. n Interaction between the childminder and children is highly supportive and

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friendly. The childminder encourages children to persevere at chosen tasks, such as colouring by numbers or connecting the play-farm fencing together. Children then receive lots of praise for their efforts and achievements. n Partnerships with parents are very strong. The childminder regularly communicates with them and uses an online system to share information, for example, when their child has an accident or needs medication administered. Like the children, feedback from parents is also overwhelmingly positive. They

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16 January 2020 have very high regard for the childminder's 'professional, supportive service' and 'comfortable, safe and well-disciplined environment'. The childminder uses feedback from parents to inform her continuous improvement. n The childminder has an excellent relationship with the local school that children attend. She shares regular information so that she is able to fully meet children's needs.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder fully understands her responsibility to be alert to, and report, any concerns she may have about a child's safety or welfare. She refreshes her safeguarding knowledge regularly and keeps herself informed of wider safeguarding issues, such as preventing children from being drawn into terrorism.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 149475 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10127053 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 5 to 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 26 November 2014

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1998. She lives in Royston, Hertfordshire. The childminder offers before- and after-school care, as well as care during school holidays. She operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 9am and 3pm until 6pm during school term time and 7.30am until 6pm, Tuesday to Friday, during school holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector had a look around the childminder's home and discussed how the play environment is planned. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. She observed interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector took account of the views of parents and children from written feedback provided.

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16 January 2020 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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16 January 2020 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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