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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands her role and responsibility to keep children safe and protected from harm, this includes children's use of electronic devices. She is aware of how to identify signs of abuse and neglect that compromises children's welfare. The childminder knows how to report any concerns to the relevant local safeguarding children's partnership. n The childminder explains how she teaches children to keep themselves safe. For example, she talks about teaching children to assess when it is safe to cross the road, especially increasing their awareness of electric cars being mostly silent. The childminder has robust risk assessments in place for her home, garden and places she visits with children. n The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of child development and how to extend on what children know and can do through a sequenced and stimulating curriculum. She discusses how activities consistently follow children's

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interests and how she broadens their experiences, such as organised outings within the local community and to museums. The childminder knows how to adapt her teaching to meet the needs of individual children. She is aware of the importance of closely monitoring children's progress to swiftly identify and address any gaps in their learning and development. n The childminder discusses how she helps children to understand the boundaries in place to build positive relationships with others. She describes how she agrees the rules in her setting with children. The childminder explains the importance of encouraging children to identify their own and other's feelings. She understands that children's behaviour may change in response to changes in their lives, such as the arrival of a new sibling or the loss of a pet. She knows how to work in partnership with parents to support children to cope with challenging emotions.

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n The childminder knows how to encourage children to lead a healthy lifestyle. For example, providing them with daily access to her garden and regular trips to local parks. This is where children can be physically active and have the opportunity to build strength and stamina using large apparatus. The childminder explains how she teaches children about the effects of healthy and unhealthy foods on their body. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and other professionals. She regularly talks to nursery and school teachers to ensure the continuity of children's 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 149594 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10364162 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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Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 29 January 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1999 and lives in Pirton. She operates from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Thursday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n During discussions with the inspector, the childminder demonstrated her understanding of how to safeguard children. n The childminder discussed with the inspector how she works effectively in partnership with parents. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder to ensure that she remains suitable for registration.

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6 November 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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