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n The childminder demonstrates strong knowledge of child development. She discusses how she gains knowledge of children's starting points from parents. She uses observations of children to create their next steps and activities. The childminder tracks children's development regularly, sharing information with parents via an online portal. n The childminder explains how she helps children to learn about healthy lifestyles. She encourages children to have access to daily physical activity. For example, she describes how children take risks as they climb trees in the nearby woods. The childminder provides a healthy range of food for all children. She talks to children about what they are eating and the importance of having a balanced diet. n The childminder talks of her relationships with the local feeder school. She explains how she completes transition documents to share with teachers. This includes information on children's learning and development as well as their

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personalities, and the ways in which they learn best. Parents can also access this document and be part of the process. 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 explains how she holds discussions with parents regarding the progress their children make and provides them with daily feedback. n The childminder understands the importance of keeping her professional knowledge up to date and is keen to develop this further. She continues to access training courses and works with her local childminder network. The childminder provides evidence of a wide range of courses she accesses to support children's learning and development. 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

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aware of wider safeguarding issues, such as county lines. She knows the signs to look out for and who she needs to contact if she has a concern. The childminder is aware of what to do if an allegation is made against herself or a household member. The childminder regularly updates her safeguarding training to keep her knowledge up to date.

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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 EY332441 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10265044 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 12 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 2006 and lives in Berkhamsted. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector and childminder talked about how the education she provides indoors and outdoors and how she assess the impact on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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10 February 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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10 February 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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