Childminder, Out-of school day care in Hertfordshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of her responsibility to protect children and keep them safe. She is aware of the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm and knows how to act on any concerns in an appropriate and timely manner. This includes making referrals to the appropriate agencies. The childminder completes safeguarding and paediatric first-aid training. This helps her to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. n The childminder explains how she will gather information from parents about what children can already do and their interests. She will use this and her own observations and assessments to identify what children need to learn next. The childminder describes how she devises her curriculum and how she will implement this based on each child's learning needs. n The childminder understands the importance of building strong partnerships with parents and with other settings children attend. She has good processes in place

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to ensure there is a two-way flow of information regarding children's learning and development. n Training and professional development are of importance to the childminder. She regularly engages in training courses that increase her knowledge and skills. This ensures she continually reviews and raises her teaching standards. n The childminder understands the importance of exercise and physical play. She plans to take the children to the park and on walks to local shops. The childminder finds the safest ways for children to walk through the town. She also provides opportunities for children to learn ways to keep themselves safe. The childminder explains that she will talk to the children about making healthy choices and support them to develop healthy lifestyles. n The childminder has good strategies in place regarding behaviour management. She describes how she will involve children in devising values and rules for the

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setting. The childminder will work with parents if she has any concerns with children's development or behaviour.

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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 EY437903 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10364206 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory 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 30 January 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Clothall Common, Baldock. She operates from 3.15pm until 6pm, Monday to Friday, during term time only.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and childminder looked at areas of the home that are used when caring for children. They talked about how the childminder organises her environment and the learning opportunities she provides for children. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder to consider her understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's safeguarding procedures, complaints policy and evidence of the suitability of household members. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she safeguards and meets the individual needs of children.

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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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