Childminder in Hertfordshire

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder does not understand her responsibility to work in partnership with all other providers that children attend to support their continuity of care and learning. She explains how she will work in partnership with children's parents to keep them fully informed of their children's learning and development and provide ideas to support children's learning at home. n The childminder has a clear understanding of how to safeguard children. She knows the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. The childminder understands how to refer any concerns about children's welfare to the relevant external agencies. She describes how she will carry out daily risk assessments of her home to identify and remove any potential hazards to children. She understands how to promote children's safety and support them to follow a robust hygiene routine to reduce the risk of infection. n The childminder describes how she plans to obtain information from parents

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about children's interests and what they know and can do when they first start. She explains how she will use her informal observations and assessments to plan a flexible curriculum that meets children's individual needs. The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and knows to use children's evolving interests to challenge their learning, to help them to make good progress. n The childminder understands how to encourage positive behaviour. She knows to be a good role model and to provide children with clear explanations and consistent boundaries. The childminder understands the importance of praising children for their achievements, to support them to have a positive attitude towards learning and increase their self-esteem. n The childminder understands her responsibility to help children to be active and have a healthy lifestyle. She talks about offering advice for parents to provide a

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healthy lunch box for children and knows how to manage their allergies. The childminder plans to make the most of her garden and visits to local parks to support children to be physically active and build on their stamina. n The childminder explains how she keeps her knowledge up to date and refreshes her skills. She completes regular training and liaises with other childminders. Recent training has increased her knowledge of supporting children who experience trauma in their life.

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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

make sure that arrangements are in place to work in partnership with all other settings that children attend. 13/10/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number 130002 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10234155 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 7 October 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1993 and lives in Watford. She operates from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 she ensures they are safe and suitable for children. n The inspector sampled a range of relevant documentation, including training certificates and information about the suitability of household members. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programme for children.

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Inspection activities

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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