Childminder in Hertfordshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has excellent knowledge of child development. She describes how she follows children's interests to support the next steps in their learning. The childminder discusses how she collects information from parents to form children's starting points. n The childminder discusses how she has supported children's personal, social and emotional development. For example, she has promoted children's social development to give them opportunities to socialise with a larger number of children and adults. The childminder also describes how she would talk with children about how they are feeling and their emotions. n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates her high expectations for the children's behaviour. She explains how she would encourage children to follow simple instructions and talk to older children about the impact of their behaviour and how they can make it better. n The childminder talks about how she would promote children's language

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development. She describes how she would use songs, stories, to help all children learn new words, and would talk about the pictures in the picture books with babies. The childminder describes passionately the importance of talking to children, role-modelling good language skills and introducing a wider vocabulary. n Through discussion, the childminder explains how she would promote children to be independent. For example, she would encourage children to put on their own coats and shoes and pour their own drinks at snack time. The childminder discusses how she has worked closely with parents to support children with toilet training. n The childminder demonstrates her understanding of how she would help children to move on to the next stage in their lives, including to school. She has made close links with local schools and nurseries to share information. She explains how she has used photo albums of the local school to help familiarise

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children with the new environment. n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates a thorough understanding of how to support children's good health. For example, she explains that she would provide all children with a range of healthy meals and snacks and regularly discuss dental hygiene with the children to develop their knowledge. The childminder has a good outdoor space for children to explore and develop their physical skills. She has helped children to grow sunflowers in spring while learning about seasons. She shows a broad understanding of how to use trips to local areas and parks to help children explore the world around them. n The childminder talks through how to ensures children are kept safe from harm. She has good knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse and knows the process to follow to report any concerns she may have. The childminder has kept her safeguarding training up to date. Through documentation, the

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childminder demonstrates that she has taken appropriate steps to ensure the suitability of other adults in her household.

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24 February 2022 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 EY466246 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10106434 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 22 April 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Harpenden with her husband and her children. She operates from 7am until 7pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, excluding 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 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 looked at a range of documentation that the childminder uses when caring for children, including policies. n The inspector considered the suitability of the premises for children indoors and outdoors. n The inspector held a discussion with the childminder regarding safeguarding. n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk. The childminder shared with the inspector how she plans to support children's learning and development. n The inspector viewed written testimonials from parents.

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24 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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24 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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