Childminder 2538734

Met

Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has appropriately addressed the actions set at her last inspection. She has completed a paediatric first-aid course. She has also put in place public liability insurance and understands the importance of maintaining this. n The childminder understands her responsibility to safeguard children. She has completed a relevant safeguarding course to develop her understanding of the local safeguarding procedures. This has helped her to be able to understand the correct process to follow should she need to raise concerns about a child in her care. The childminder is aware of the possible signs of abuse and neglect. She recognises what to do if someone should make an allegation against her. n The childminder understands how to support young children's learning and development. She speaks confidently about the different activities she could provide for children of various ages and recognises how these would support

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This provision meets requirements

children's learning. For instance, she discusses how she can use resources outdoors to support children's physical development. n Communication and language development are at the heart of the curriculum the childminder intends to offer. She recognises the vital role she will play in children's speech development. She speaks about how she can use books and songs to build children's vocabulary to help them to become effective communicators. n The childminder explains how she plans to settle children into her care. She intends to gather information about the children from parents to help her plan interesting and motivating activities. She speaks about how she plans to share relevant information with parents about children's progress while they are in her care. n The childminder knows how to monitor and track children's progress. She recognises that this can help her to identify any possible gaps in children's

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learning. She speaks confidently about how she intends to communicate any concerns regarding children's development with parents and recognises the importance of this to provide children with consistent support at home and at her setting. n Teaching children about the wider community is important to the childminder. She recognises the benefit of taking children on outings and intends to provide children with opportunities to visit the library and local parks. The childminder speaks confidently about how this can benefit children's appreciation of the world they live in. n The childminder understands how to access relevant training to develop her professional knowledge further. She intends to complete training to help her support children's individual needs. For instance, she speaks about accessing training and webinars online to develop her understanding of supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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This provision meets requirements

25 July 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 2538734 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10258317 Type of provision Childminder Registers Early Years 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 19 August 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. The childminder lives in Waltham Cross, in Hertfordshire. She operates from 7am until 7pm, Monday to Friday, all year round with the exception of bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued 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 used for childminding indoors and outdoors. n Discussions were held between the inspector and childminder about safeguarding. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development with a particular focus on communication and language. n The inspector viewed a range of documentation and reviewed evidence of the childminder's suitability.

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Inspection activities

25 July 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

25 July 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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