Childminder in Hertfordshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands her role to promote children's safety. She knows the signs and symptoms of child abuse and what to do if she identifies a child may be exposed to harm. The childminder knows how to report any concerns to the relevant agencies. The childminder carries our risk assessments in her home and on outings to further support children's safety. n The childminder describes how she devises her curriculum and how she will implement this based on each child's learning needs. The childminder describes how she will plan and provide a wide range of activities and experiences that cover all areas of learning. She talks about how this will help children to make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder knows how to build strong partnerships with parents. She has plans in place to ensure there is a two-way flow of information about the children. The childminder aims to share information about children's learning

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and development with parents. She will share any concerns about children's development or behaviour with parents, so they can work together to address these. n The childminder intends to take children on daily outings. She explains how these experiences will help to support children's physical development and understanding of the local community and wider world. n The childminder understands the importance of continuous professional development. She makes good use of personal research and training opportunities to enhance her knowledge and refresh her teaching skills. n The childminder describes how she will teach children to learn to play cooperatively with each other. She knows how to support their emotional well- being, for example, by ensuring a smooth settling-in process. The childminder describes how she encourages children to celebrate diversity and promotes the importance of valuing and respecting each other.

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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 2601603 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10263743 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020 and lives in Hemel Hempstead. She operates from 7.30am to 7.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round apart from bank 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 her evaluations. n The inspector and childminder looked at areas of the home that are used when caring for children. They talked about how the childminder organises her environment and the learning opportunities she provides for children. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder to consider her understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's safeguarding procedures, complaints policy and evidence of the suitability of household members.

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Inspection activities

29 September 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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29 September 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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