Childminder in Hertfordshire

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder has not renewed her paediatric first-aid training within the last three years. Furthermore, she does not currently hold public liability insurance. As a result, she is not meeting all of the early years foundation stage welfare requirements, or the requirements of the Childcare Register. n The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She explains how she will provide a broad curriculum that considers children's ages and stages of development. She intends to provide activities that are tailored to children's individual learning needs and interests. n The childminder understands how exercise and fresh air benefits children's health and well-being. She talks about how children are able to use her garden for physical play. The childminder regularly checks her environment and equipment to make sure they are in good condition and safe for children to use. n The childminder recognises the importance of keeping parents informed about

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children's progress to ensure continuity of their care and learning. n The childminder explains how she will support children's communication and language skills. For example, she will encourage babies and young children to use their voices through songs and rhymes. Older children will have opportunities to talk about their own experiences, such as when they engage in imaginative play and use books. n Although the childminder has not updated her knowledge and skills to provide effective first aid, she does reflect on her practice and undertakes relevant training to help keep her knowledge up to date. She is currently working towards a level 3 qualification. The childminder talks confidently about how this is having a positive impact on her knowledge and skills. n The childminder understands her responsibility to protect children's safety and welfare. She keeps her knowledge and understanding of child protection matters

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up to date. The childminder is clear about signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm and knows the procedures to follow to keep them safe.

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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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Due date

obtain public liability insurance 10/08/2021

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Due date

undertake a relevant paediatric first-aid qualification. 01/09/2021

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY544838 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10174934 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 2018 and lives in Borehamwood. She operates from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for family holidays and bank 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 her evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector and childminder looked at areas of the house and garden that are used when caring for children. They talked about how the childminder organises her environment and the learning opportunities she provides for children. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder to consider her understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's safeguarding procedures, complaints policy and evidence of the suitability of household members.

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Inspection activities

27 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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Inspection activities

27 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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