Childminder in Hertfordshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands how she will plan a curriculum that promotes children's learning and development. She knows how to provide children with challenging and enjoyable experiences. She understands how to adapt her approach to meet the different individual needs of children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She has systems in place to observe and monitor children's progress and to swiftly identify any gaps in their learning. The childminder demonstrates that she understands how to ensure children have the skills and knowledge they need to be ready for school. n The childminder recognises the importance of communication and language in children's development. She understands how children make progress through hearing a wide and varied vocabulary. The childminder knows how she would support children who speak English as an additional language by using their home language to support their understanding.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder explains how she builds secure bonds with children to promote their emotional well-being and independence. She understands the importance of her role to help children feel safe and secure in her care. n The childminder understands the importance of encouraging children to adopt a healthy lifestyle through healthy eating, being physically active and spending time outdoors. n The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She explains how she helps children to develop positive relationships and how she incorporates sharing, turn taking and respect for others into daily activities. The childminder understands how to support children to prepare for life in modern Britain. She demonstrates an understanding of how to promote British values. She knows how to encourage children to learn about the diversity of different cultures and have respect for others. n The childminder recognises the value of working closely with parents and other

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This provision meets requirements

professionals to help promote continuity of care and learning. n The childminder has a clear understanding of how to safeguard children. She knows the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect and how to refer any concerns to the relevant authorities. She understands the actions to take if she had concerns about a child, or in the event of an allegation made about herself or her household members. Daily checks and risk assessments of her home help the childminder to identify and to remove any potential hazards to children. She keeps up to date on safeguarding and child protection concerns and local safeguarding procedures. The childminder explains how she keeps her knowledge up to date and refreshes her skills. For example, she has support from local authority advisers.

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This provision meets requirements

12 August 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 EY552166 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10174619 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 3 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 2017 and lives in the village of Tewin, Hertfordshire. She operates all year round from 9am until 3pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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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 childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together. n The inspector viewed areas of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she supports children's learning and development. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements when minding children.

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Inspection activities

12 August 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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12 August 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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