Childminder in Hertfordshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder confidently discusses how she will organise the curriculum to follow children's emerging interests and developmental needs. She has a clear understanding of how to maintain children's engagement through an enriching environment with various resources and activities. n The childminder provides good examples of how to support children's communication and language skills. She describes the use of stories, songs and the importance of role modelling language to extend children's language further. n The childminder discusses her understanding of the importance of valuing children's achievements through the use of praise and rewards. For example, she talks about providing older children with opportunities to participate in their favourite activity when they complete their homework after school and providing younger children with stickers. n The childminder provides examples of how she helps children to gain new

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experiences beyond what they already know. She knows how to provide new experiences for children through visiting the local park, beach and zoo. n The childminder understands the importance of supporting children's well-being, for example, through meditation and yoga sessions. She intends to help children to learn about feelings and emotions through activities and stories. n The childminder has a good understanding of how to teach children about diversity and learn about different cultures. She intends that they will have discussions and participate in activities, such as food tasting, to explore similarities and differences, to help children to learn about the wider community. n The childminder discusses the importance of building secure relationships with schools and parents. She understands that sharing information benefits children and supports their learning further. Parents of older children speak highly of the

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childminder. They say children receive amazing care from the childminder, who always goes out her way to help children and their families. n The childminder demonstrates how she will help children to learn how to keep themselves safe through activities about road safety, the dangers of strangers and online safety. The childminder is aware of signs and symptoms of abuse, including physical abuse, neglect, female genital mutilation and domestic abuse. She understands how to report any concerns and how to report concerns if any were to be raised against her or a household member. The childminder attends regular training to refresh her knowledge and understanding.

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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 EY487763 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10285635 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 1 Date of previous inspection 12 October 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Buntingford, Hertfordshire. She operates breakfast and after-school care, Monday to Friday from 8.15am until 9am and 3.15pm until 5pm term time only, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds early years teacher status.

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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 childminder and inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the areas of learning, the curriculum and what they want children to learn. n The inspector took into account the views of parents. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including the childminder's first- aid certificate.

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Inspection activities

18 May 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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