Childminder in Hertfordshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates how she plans a broad and exciting curriculum for children. She provides opportunities for children to practise drawing and writing skills, indoors and outdoors. Role-play resources are available to develop children's imagination and understanding of the world. She continuously evaluates and changes her provision to reflect and support children's interests and emerging needs. n The childminder explains how she develops children's communication skills by role modelling correct language and providing a wide range of books for children to access. She also plans fun and exciting outings to give children memorable experiences that help to expand their knowledge and vocabulary. n When children join the childminder's setting, she talks to them and their parents to find out about their interests and backgrounds. She keeps parents updated daily about their child's learning through verbal feedback. The childminder

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explains how she engages with local services to seek professional advice and signpost parents to relevant agencies for support. n The childminder explains how she encourages children to manage their own behaviour and develop a sense of right and wrong. For example, house rules like 'tidy up after yourself' and 'sharing' are agreed, handwritten and signed by children themselves. The childminder describes how she helps children to understand the impacts their actions have on others. For instance, she aims to resolve conflicts by listening to children's views and supporting them to consider each other's feelings. n The childminder describes how she encourages children to lead healthy lifestyles. For example, outdoor apparatus, trips to the park and music and movement sessions promote physical activity. Furthermore, she explains how children pick and eat her home grown salads, fruit and vegetables to encourage

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healthy eating habits. n The childminder knows how to keep children safe. She has a secure knowledge about signs and symptoms of child abuse and knows how to report any concerns she may have. She knows how to help children to protect themselves, for example when they are using the internet, and has robust risk assessments in place. The childminder recognises how important her key-person role is to forming bonds that help children to feel safe and secure. n The childminder demonstrates a keen interest in improving her practice. She attends training and speaks regularly to school practitioners to update her knowledge. She is also reflective of how she can make her provision more inclusive for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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This provision meets requirements

24 June 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 EY551746 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10174530 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 St Albans. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder also offers occasional weekend care.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to gain an understanding of how the childminder organises her provision. n The inspector reviewed relevant documentation and discussed the childminder's policies to ensure that she is meeting safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The childminder explained to the inspector how she plans to support children's learning, observe and track children's progress and share the information with parents and professionals. n The inspector checked the safety and suitability of the indoor and outdoor premises where childcare is to be provided.

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24 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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24 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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