Childminder in Hertfordshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has addressed the actions raised at her last inspection. She has completed training in child protection and has reviewed her safeguarding policy to make sure it is in line with local safeguarding arrangements. Through written policies and discussion, the childminder is able to explain how she would identify, record and refer any signs of potential abuse or of neglect to keep children safe. She is able to describe how she intends to prioritise children's well- being, for example, by keeping up to date with local reporting arrangements and with relevant agencies to ensure she can act to protect children without delay. n Through discussion, the childminder shows that she can identify, plan for and assess the development of early years children. She has a good awareness of the different areas of learning. The childminder describes how she would support children's physical skills. For example, she would provide plenty of

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opportunities for indoor and outdoor exercise to help develop children's large muscles. This would include access to large play equipment and balls and bats to help them to practise their running, climbing and coordination skills. n The childminder has attended training to improve her service. She has considered where areas for improvement lie in her knowledge and her practice. For example, while she has not yet cared for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), she intends to complete training to help her support children whom she may care for. n Through discussion and documentation, the childminder demonstrates how she will meet children's specific needs, such as medical and dietary. The childminder talked about how she intends to minimise cross-contamination, for example, by using different cooking equipment to prepare food for children with specific dietary needs. n The childminder demonstrates that she understands the importance of working

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in partnership with the parents of any child she cares for. She explains how she would share information about children's learning and development and would suggest activities to complement their learning at home. n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates how she would provide an inclusive setting for any child who attends. She describes how she would find out about children's individual backgrounds and would be a positive role model to teach them to have respect for themselves and for others around them. n The childminder has considered how the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic may affect the experiences of children she may care for in the future. For example, she is aware that children may have had fewer opportunities to develop social skills. The childminder spoke about supporting them as they play alongside and with other children in her home.

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This provision meets requirements

8 July 2021 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 EY545222 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10190031 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 7 Date of previous inspection 16 October 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Hitchin. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for children aged three- and four-years-old.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The inspector talked with the childminder about her understanding of the requirements for safeguarding and welfare and learning and development. n The inspector viewed areas of the home used for childminding. She talked with the childminder about resources and about equipment that will be used and viewed some of these. n The inspector looked at policies and at documents used by the childminder when caring for children and viewed documents relating to evidence of the suitability of household members.

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Inspection activities

8 July 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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8 July 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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