Childminder in Hertfordshire

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder has allowed her first-aid qualification to lapse. This is a breach of statutory requirements. n The childminder has a clear understanding of how to safeguard children. She knows the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect and how to refer any concerns to the relevant authorities. The childminder is aware of her duty to report any concerns relating to someone living in her household. The childminder maintains her safeguarding training, to ensure that her knowledge remains current and up to date. n The childminder explains how she would use a range of teaching skills to meet children's individual learning styles and to support her curriculum. She has systems in place to monitor children's progress and to swiftly identify any gaps in their learning. The childminder talks about the conversations that she has with parents when she has concerns about gaps in children's learning and progress.

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder demonstrates that she has high expectations for children's behaviour. She explains how she helps all children to develop positive relationships with each other, regardless of age. The childminder is aware of age-appropriate behaviour and how she can support children to learn to share and play with each other. n The childminder explains how she would teach children about different cultures and the world around them. She states that she would use celebrations of different festivals and create activities to bring the learning to life. n The childminder understands the importance of encouraging children to adopt healthy lifestyles, be physically active and spend time outdoors. She explains that she would regularly take the children to the local park to promote their physical development. n The childminder explains how she builds secure bonds with children to promote their emotional well-being and independence. She comments on how this starts

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This provision does not meet requirements

from settling in and gathering initial information. n The childminder recognises the value of working closely with parents. She explains that she will regularly meet with parents to share information about their child's development and offer ways in which they could support learning at home.

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This provision does not meet 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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Due date

maintain a current paediatric first-aid certificate. 30/11/2024

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY473997 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10355420 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 28 November 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in St Albans. She operates her childminding provision all year round from 8am to 2.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 4.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder walked the inspector around the premises to understand how the early years provision and the curriculum would be organised. n The inspector looked at a sample of documents. These included the childminder's first-aid certificate and complaints procedure. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how the childminder was meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements.

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Inspection activities

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

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