Childminder in Hertfordshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates an ongoing enthusiasm for childminding. She explains how she intends to continue to use her experience and childcare qualifications to form a secure base for her work. The childminder details how she completes training and reads childcare literature to help keep her knowledge up to date and to aid her in meeting the requirements of the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage'. n The childminder describes how she plans to assess children's progress and use this information to offer them play opportunities that help to build on their knowledge and skills. The childminder illustrates how she intends to support children to develop their language and communication skills, for example, through looking at books and photographs and discussing these. n Through discussion and looking at policies and information, the childminder demonstrates a secure knowledge of safeguarding. She details how she would

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recognise possible concerns relating to children's welfare and how she would report these to the correct professional. The childminder also maintains an effective understanding of wider safeguarding concerns, such as radicalisation and the possible risks involved in using the internet. n The childminder explains how she intends to keep children safe, for example, through daily safety checks of her home and risk assessments of outings. She has maintained a selection of toys and equipment and details how she will check these to make sure that they are in an appropriate condition for children to use. n The childminder illustrates how she plans to promote children's health. For example, she explains how she will help them to understand healthy practices, such as the importance of exercise and good daily hygiene procedures. n The childminder has developed appropriate policies and procedures. She explains how she uses the knowledge gained from training and reading relevant

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literature to support her in keeping these up to date. The childminder shows that she has maintained the paperwork she needs to aid her in keeping the required records. She explains how she plans to continue to work closely with parents to help ensure consistent care for children and to promote their development. n The childminder explains how she plans to support children in understanding their feelings and the effect their actions can have on others. For example, she plans to talk with children and use simple illustrated cards and books. The childminder describes how she intends to continue her practice of being a good role model to aid children in developing positive approaches and respecting differences.

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This provision meets requirements

3 June 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 130220 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10344290 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 21 August 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1997 and lives in Potters Bar. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She is registered to provide 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 and equipment and talked with the childminder about how she plans to keep children safe. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation, including the safeguarding procedures.

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Inspection activities

3 June 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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