Childminder in Hertfordshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a clear knowledge of safeguarding children and the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about children in her care. This includes her awareness of wider safeguarding issues, such as female genital mutilation. n The childminder understands the importance of keeping her knowledge and skills up to date to ensure she is kept informed of any changes in legislation. She reads regular updates from the local authority and maintains contact with local childminders, where she gains new ideas. n The childminder understands her role to observe and plan for children's learning. She is aware of the seven areas of learning and how she would provide an ambitious and sequenced curriculum for children. The childminder explains how conducting regular assessments will help her to swiftly identify and address any gaps in children's learning. The childminder has knowledge of the written

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progress check for two-year-olds and her responsibility to complete it and share it with parents. n The childminder recognises her role in teaching children to respect and value others. She describes effective strategies to help children to understand their own and other's feelings to promote positive behaviour. She is aware of the importance of teaching children to share and take turns. n The childminder explains how she will promote children's understanding of healthy lifestyles. She discusses the importance of promoting good oral health and regular opportunities to be active outside in the fresh air. n The childminder understands how to offer an inclusive service to help children learn to accept and value each other's differences. She explains how she will ensure that children have opportunities to learn about various cultural and religious festivals throughout the year. n The childminder knows how to maintain a safe environment for children. She

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explains the importance of completing frequent risk assessments of her home, used for childminding, and outings to identify and minimise risks. n The childminder understands the importance of working in close partnership with parents and other providers or external agencies to promote consistency of care and learning.

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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 129516 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10355080 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 16 November 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1998 and lives in Hemel Hempstead. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder to ensure that she remains suitable for registration.

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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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