Childminder in Hertfordshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with other settings. The childminder has a good knowledge of how to support children who speak English as an additional language and children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of providing a warm and welcoming environment. She appreciates how the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic may have an impact on children's emotional well-being. The childminder has innovative ideas to help children feel comfortable. She understands how to encourage positive behaviour. The childminder knows to be a good role model and to provide children with clear explanations and consistent boundaries. n The childminder talks about working in partnership with parents to gather detailed information. This will help her understand children's care and learning needs from the outset. The childminder has a good understanding of how

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children learn and knows how to develop their knowledge and skills. The childminder knows to use children's evolving interests to challenge their learning. She plans to provide parents with ideas to support children's learning at home. n The childminder understands her responsibility of helping children to be active and promote a healthy lifestyle. She talks about providing children with balanced meals that meet their dietary requirements. The childminder knows the importance of encouraging children to follow a robust hygiene routine. n The childminder has a clear understanding of how to safeguard children. She knows the possible signs of abuse and the procedure to follow should she have a concern. The childminder receives regular updates from relevant professionals and completes safeguarding training. This keeps her knowledge of wider safeguarding issues up to date. The childminder knows the possible signs that

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may indicate a child is at risk of joining groups that express extreme views and beliefs.

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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 EY553435 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10174312 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Ware. She operates from 7.30am until 9am, and from 3pm until 5.15pm Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the requirements of the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage'. n The inspector viewed areas of the premises used for childminding indoors and outdoors. n A sample of policies and procedures was reviewed by the inspector, which included documents relating to safeguarding, complaints and the suitability of household members. n The inspector discussed with the childminder her understanding of safeguarding procedures.

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16 June 2021 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 June 2021 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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