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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. The childminder recognises the importance of addressing this as soon as possible. n The childminder is aware of the process to follow should she have concerns regarding a child's welfare. She has policies in place to help her to raise concerns to the appropriate agencies in a timely manner. The childminder is aware of how to identify children who may be at risk of exposure to extreme views or behaviour. She knows what to do if anyone should make an allegation against herself or a household member. n The childminder understands the importance of keeping her professional knowledge up to date and is keen to develop this further. She intends to ensure that any training she completes is relevant to supporting the children she cares for when childminding.

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder demonstrates an understanding about the ways in which young children learn. She speaks about how she plans to use children's interests to plan relevant activities to support their learning and development. The childminder recognises the importance of monitoring and tracking children's progress. She knows that this can help her to identify any possible gaps in children's learning. n Working in partnership with parents is important to the childminder. She intends to gather relevant information from parents before caring for their children. She plans to hold discussions with them regarding the progress their children make and provide them with daily feedback. The childminder has a plan in place to support children to settle into her care. n The childminder speaks about how she intends to support children to behave positively. She recognises how to help children to form friendships with one

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another. The childminder plans to use opportunities to build on children's social and communication skills. For instance, she will take them to local playgroups and on outings with other childminders. n The childminder intends to use age-appropriate language to support children to understand how to keep themselves safe. She speaks confidently about how she assesses risks outside of her home. For example, she has visited the local park to assess whether it is suitable for younger children to access.

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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 and current paediatric first-aid certificate. 25/11/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number 130373 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10234157 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 14 October 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1994 and lives in Watford. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, 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 gave the inspector a tour of the areas of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector and childminder held discussions regarding safeguarding. n The inspector viewed a range of the childminder's documentation, including qualification certificates and insurance documents. n The childminder discussed how she plans to support children's learning and development with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

4 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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Inspection activities

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