Childminder in Hertfordshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is professional and well organised. She maintains a safe and welcoming environment for children to play and learn. The childminder has a broad range of resources to support children's learning and development. She knows how to plan activities to challenge children and help them make progress in all areas of learning. n The childminder knows how to use observation and assessment to track children's progress and identify any gaps. She is aware of the requirement to complete a progress check for children aged between two and three years. n The childminder understands the importance of helping children develop skills to support their future learning. She describes how she helps children to develop their independence, self-confidence, and manage their own feelings and behaviour. The childminder promotes equality and diversity. She helps children to develop good social skills. n The childminder explains how she works closely with parents and other settings

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that children attend. She is aware of the benefit of sharing information with them to help support consistency in children's care and learning. n The childminder understands how to safeguard children. She knows the signs that may suggest a child is at risk of harm. The childminder confidently explains the local referral procedures and the action she would take to protect children. She has conversations with school-age children to help them understand how to keep themselves safe online. n The childminder understands how to help children lead a healthy lifestyle. For example, they spend time outdoors, grow vegetables in the garden and are physically active. She explains how she has adapted her hygiene procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic to help to keep children and their families safe. The childminder shares all policies with parents to ensure they understand her commitment to promoting their children's welfare.

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This provision meets requirements

n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates how she evaluates her provision and maintains her professional development. She values the views of children and their families to help her improve her provision.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range 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 early years 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 EY427189 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10127229 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 1 Date of previous inspection 24 May 2013

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Stevenage. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. She provides funded early years education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures it is safe and suitable. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about how she intends to deliver the educational programme for children. n Documentation, including suitability checks for members of the household, insurance and first-aid certificates, were looked at by the inspector. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she will safeguard children and how she will evaluate her provision to strive for continuous improvement. n The inspector viewed written testimonials.

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Inspection activities

17 February 2022 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

17 February 2022 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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