Childminder, Out-of school day care in Hertfordshire

This provision meets requirements

Children are settled and comfortable in the childminder's care. They talk about their day, showing how at home and relaxed they feel. A good selection of resources is available for children on arrival, allowing them to make choices about their play after a busy day at school. Children are confident to ask the childminder for help or request additional resources.

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This provision meets requirements

The childminder knows about children's interests, which help her to plan and provide appropriate activities. For example, they become deeply involved in making complex structures from small bricks. Children demonstrate pride in their achievements, explaining they have built a house with a scanner and a car.

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This provision meets requirements

Children form close and trusting relationships with the childminder, who is a positive role model for children. She encourages good manners, turn taking and sharing. Children behave well and listen attentively to her instructions or requests. They respond positively to routines and boundaries, to keep themselves and others safe.

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need to do better?

n Children have good opportunities to build on their social skills as they interact with one another. Children enjoy each other's company and have developed good relationships. They are kind and cooperative. n The childminder encourages children to talk about their day, developing their already good communication and language skills. They discuss the best way to peel bananas. Children say that monkeys peel them from the bottom, explaining that they know this because their teacher told them. n Children have opportunities to play in the garden where they can run around in the fresh air. During the school holidays, the childminder plans a variety of trips and outings. Children visit the park, go blackberry picking and occasionally go to the cinema. n The childminder regularly liaises with the schools where children attend. They share information, which means the childminder can tailor children's care to

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meet their individual needs. n Feedback from parents is positive. They speak highly of the childminder and the service she offers to their children. Parents say they are kept well informed about their child's experiences. They comment that they are very happy with the care their children receive and the childminder exchanges information with them about children's activities. n The childminder has a good knowledge of behaviour management and is consistent in managing children's behaviour, gently reminding them of the

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27 March 2023 expectations. She understands the importance of recording any behaviour incidents and sharing them with parents. n Children competently attend to their own personal needs, washing their hands after using the toilet. The childminder prepares homecooked meals that children readily enjoy, competently using cutlery to cut up their food. n The childminder takes part in regular training opportunities to keep her knowledge up to date. She reads and carries out research to continually improve her understanding so that she can offer a good service to children and their families.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge of how to protect children from harm and safeguard their welfare. She knows the possible signs of abuse and neglect. The childminder has undertaken training to refresh her understanding of safeguarding. She understands the procedures to follow to report any concerns she may have about children in her care. The childminder is clear about notifying Ofsted of any allegations or significant events. She carries out daily checks to ensure that her premises are safe and secure.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY425652 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10284104 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 16 Date of previous inspection 15 February 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Berkhamsted. She operates from 7.30am to 9am, and from 3pm to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, during school term times. The childminder also offers flexible care during school holidays.

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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 setting. n The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding. n Children told the inspector about their favourite activities and what they like to do when they are with the childminder. n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children and considered the impact of these on children. n Parents shared their views of the childminder with the inspector. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including the childminder's first- aid certificate and records of attendance.

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Inspection activities

27 March 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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Inspection activities

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