Childminder in Hertfordshire

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder has allowed her paediatric first-aid qualification to lapse. This is a breach of the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage' requirements. However, she keeps her professional knowledge up to date to support children's learning and development. For instance, she completes online courses and webinars to broaden her knowledge further. n The childminder understands her responsibilities in relation to child protection. This includes wider safeguarding issues, such as identifying when children may be at risk of exposure to extreme views and behaviour. The childminder reviews her policies regularly. She has appropriate contact details for other agencies, should she need to raise concerns regarding children's welfare. The childminder is aware of potential risks within her home. She also describes how she plans to monitor children while out on visits, such as to the local park.

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n The childminder confidently explains how she plans to support children's learning and development and has a range of age-appropriate resources available. She understands the different stages of young children's learning. The childminder intends to track children's progress regularly to help her identify any areas where children may need additional support. n The childminder is aware of the importance of supporting children's emotional development and behaviour. She has considered how she can do this effectively. For instance, she has a range of rules in place for the children who will attend. The childminder intends to share these rules with children in age-appropriate ways, so that they can interact positively with one another. n The childminder has established professional relationships with staff at other settings, such as local schools. She recognises the importance of sharing information with staff at other settings children attend to support children's

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learning and development. n The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents. She plans to gather information from them around children's interests and abilities before they start with her. She will use this information to plan relevant and interesting activities from when they start.

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This provision does not meet 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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Due date

maintain a full current paediatric first-aid certificate. 16/05/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY401496 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10127204 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory 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 25 March 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Watford. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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 inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises that the childminder uses for childminding. n The childminder and inspector held discussions regarding safeguarding children. n The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, such as the childminder's qualifications and insurance documents. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the childminder intends to support children's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

4 April 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

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