Childminder in Hertfordshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of her responsibilities in relation to child protection. She keeps her knowledge up to date with regular safeguarding training. She has clear policies in place to keep children safe. Parents are made aware of these policies. The childminder has relevant contact details for other agencies should she need to raise concerns for the welfare of a child. The childminder ensures that hazards are minimised in her setting through risk assessments and describes how she plans to monitor children on trips out to keep them safe. n The childminder understands how young children learn. She has effective systems in place to monitor and assess children's progress to help them learn and develop appropriately. The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date, which supports her planning and helps promote children's development. She discusses how she would design her curriculum based around the child's

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interests and plan activities to ensure that children make good progress. n The childminder recognises the importance of providing opportunity for children to learn about the world around them. She explains how she would use her garden, local woods and parks for children to explore and be physically active. The childminder discusses how she intends to support children to develop their communication and social skills with regular trips to playgroups. n The childminder is clear about how to promote equality and diversity in the provision and ensures that it is an inclusive environment for all children. She knows how to support children's emotional development and has high expectations for behaviour. The childminder talks about how she will support children to understand the impact of their behaviour on others, and teach them to take turns. n The childminder understands the importance of developing good working

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relationships with parents and ensures they are fully involved in their children's learning. She explains how she would work closely alongside other professionals to ensure that the needs of the children are fully met. The childminder would ensure that children that require additional help receive focused support to enable them to progress to the best of their ability. n The childminder has a well-established network of support around her. She describes how she would work closely with other childminders and has strong links with the local children's centre. The childminder explains she uses her own experience to support other childminders. The childminder describes how she is reflective of her provision and strives to continually improve it to deliver a high- quality level of care and ensure that children have the best possible outcomes.

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This provision meets requirements

6 January 2023 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 EY281451 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10265038 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 23 May 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in Ware, Hertfordshire. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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 their evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises that the childminder uses when childminding. n The childminder and inspector held discussions regarding safeguarding children. n The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, such as the childminder's qualifications and insurance documents. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the childminder would support children's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

6 January 2023 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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6 January 2023 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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