Childminder in Hertfordshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a deep knowledge about safeguarding. She knows how to identify and report any concerns she may have about a child in her care. The childminder understands her role in teaching children how to manage their own safety. She is aware of carrying out risk assessments to minimise hazards. n The childminder has an excellent understanding of the importance of designing a curriculum that helps children make the very best progress in their learning. She explains how she would use what she knows about each child to plan a range of experiences that builds on their individual interests and emerging skills. n The childminder knows the importance of encouraging children to form secure attachments to help them feel happy and safe. She understands her role as the key person and how she would ensure children settle well in her care. n The childminder explains how she would provide children with a healthy diet and

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regular exercise to promote their good health. She knows the importance of teaching children the skills they need to become independent and that help them learn to manage their behaviour, in preparation for school. n The importance of working with parents to maintain continuity for children is recognised by the childminder. She explains how she gains information about children's development when they first start and offers ideas to parents about what they can do to support their child's progress at home. n The childminder describes how she would offer an inclusive service and help children to learn to respect and value differences between themselves and others. n The childminder understands the importance of evaluating her practice. She makes excellent use of any new knowledge gained from research or training.

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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 EY538858 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10364277 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 January 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Ware. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has qualified teacher status. She provides funded early education for all eligible children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector talked with the childminder about her understanding of the requirements for safeguarding and welfare and learning and development. n The inspector viewed areas of the home used for childminding. She talked with the childminder about resources and equipment used and viewed some of these. n The inspector talked with the childminder about her self-evaluation process and how she plans to continue to make improvements. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including documents relating to evidence of the suitability of household members and the childminder's paediatric first-aid certificate.

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Inspection activities

20 December 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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20 December 2024 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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