Childminder in Hertfordshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a clear understanding of how to safeguard children. She knows how to recognise potential signs and symptoms of abuse and extremist behaviour. The childminder understands how to refer any concerns about children's welfare to the relevant authorities. She knows the correct procedure to follow should she receive an allegation against herself or her co-minders and assistants. n The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements. She understands how to develop a curriculum to meet each child's learning needs. The childminder knows how to identify what children need to learn next to support their ongoing progress. n The childminder works closely with two co-minders and their assistants. They create a safe and welcoming learning environment for children. The childminder explains the types of activities she provides to cover all areas of learning. She

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understands how to build on what children already know and can do. This helps them to achieve the key skills they need for their future education at nursery and school. n The childminder is aware of the importance of teaching children how to lead a healthy lifestyle. She talks about providing opportunities for children to be physically active outdoors. The childminder provides nutritious meals and teaches children the importance of handwashing. n The childminder understands the importance of helping children to learn to play cooperatively with each other. She knows how to support their emotional well- being, for example, by ensuring a smooth settling-in process. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents. This helps to support continuity in children's learning and care. She talks about how she has daily discussions with them and seeks parent's views using questionnaires.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder and her co-minders reflect on the service they provide and look for ways to continually develop their practice. The childminder understands the importance of keeping her skills and knowledge relevant and up to date. She accesses training and online webinars to widen her knowledge and teaching skills. When the childminder employs assistants, she makes sure they are suitable to work with children by carrying out checks on their identity, qualifications and experience.

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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 EY536020 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10259196 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 30 April 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Stevenage. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, on Thursdays, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with two other registered childminders and their assistants.

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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 evaluations. n The inspector and childminder looked at areas of the house and garden that are used when caring for children. They talked about how the childminder organises her environment and the learning opportunities she provides for children. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder to consider her understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's safeguarding procedures, complaints policy and evidence of the suitability of household members.

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Inspection activities

10 November 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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10 November 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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