Childminder in Hertfordshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the learning and development requirements. She explains her high aspirations for children and how she plans, observes and assesses children's learning to ensure they make progress from their starting points. The childminder knows how to refer children for additional support if she becomes concerned about their development. n The childminder is in the process of moving home. The childminder knows how to provide suitable premises and resources to meet children's needs and support their learning. n The childminder is passionate about the importance of reading books with children. She has identified core books to use. The childminder explains how she has written her own stories to extend children's understanding of diversity and the wider world around them. n The childminder knows how to support children to manage their own feelings. She describes how to promote positive behaviour using praise and ways to help

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children when they experience difficulties. n Through discussion, the childminder describes how she forms partnerships with parents. She explains how she uses home visits to build relationships with children and their families before they start. The childminder understands the importance of sharing information regularly with parents, including reports about children's learning and their next steps. n The childminder talks about how she uses cooking and daily routines to support children's understanding of healthy lifestyles. She knows the importance of physical exercise, healthy diets, and good oral health. n The childminder understands how to protect children and keep them safe from harm. She describes signs that may indicate a child is at risk and explains the reporting procedures to follow if she has concerns about children's welfare. n The childminder knows how to reflect on her practice and identify areas for

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improvement. She attends regular training for her own professional development.

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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 EY471646 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 10219793 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 2 August 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Hayes, in the London Borough of Hillingdon. She operates all year round, Monday to Friday. The childminder provides funded early education.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider 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 provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including the paediatric first-aid certificate and the suitability of adult household members. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning.

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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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