Childminder in Hertfordshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder explains how she reviews her knowledge, for example, through reading current childcare literature. This aids her in maintaining an up-to-date understanding of the requirements of the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage'. n The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of safeguarding, including wider concerns, such as female genital mutilation. She completes regular training to help keep her knowledge up to date. The childminder describes how she would recognise possible concerns about children's welfare and report these to the correct professional. n The childminder explains how she intends to build an understanding of each child and offer them further play and learning opportunities that help to extend their knowledge and skills. She details how she will understand children's experiences and build on these to extend their development. The childminder explains how she will support children in developing their language and

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communication skills, for example, through daily discussions linked to their interests. n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates an effective approach to behaviour management. She describes how she aims to aid children in understanding their feelings and developing the skills to manage their behaviour. The childminder illustrates how she intends to help children to be positive and independent when they move on to school. She describes how she will support children to recognise and respect differences and to work together. n The childminder explains how she intends to keep her home safe, for example, through ongoing risk assessments and daily safety checks. She has a range of toys and equipment and explains how she will continue to check these to ensure they are clean and safe for children to use. n The childminder demonstrates that she appreciates the importance of promoting children's health. She explains how she plans to help children understand the

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relevance of healthy lifestyles, for example, through activities and discussions related to healthy eating. n Through a review of documents, the childminder shows how she has maintained and updated her policies. She has paperwork in place to aid her in keeping the required records, such as daily registers. The childminder explains how she will work closely with parents and other childcare professionals, to help ensure consistency of care for children. She outlines how she will continue to ask parents and children for feedback and use this to inform ongoing improvements to her childcare practice.

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This provision meets requirements

5 February 2024 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 EY494068 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10308518 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 9 Date of previous inspection 15 March 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Puckeridge. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder is registered to offer funded early education places for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 this provider. n The inspector talked with the childminder about how she plans to assess children's progress and promote their learning. n The inspector viewed areas of the home and garden that will be used for childminding. She viewed a selection of toys, resources and equipment. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation, including the safeguarding procedures.

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Inspection activities

5 February 2024 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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