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n The childminder has clear plans in place to help her care for children in her setting. She explains how she values the importance of gathering information about what children already know and can do. She plans to gather relevant information, such as finding out about children's interests and preferences. The childminder describes how she plans to involve children in choosing the outings and activities they would like to do while they spend time with her. n The childminder has a passion for sharing her knowledge and enthusiasm for the outdoors with children. She plans to make very good use of local attractions and spaces to help provide children with exciting and memorable experiences. n The childminder continues to develop her already good professional knowledge and understanding. For example, she completes courses to help update and refresh her knowledge of how to keep children safe from harm. This is reflected

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in her policies which she shares with parents when they enrol their children at the setting. The childminder reads professional publications and stays in contact with other childminders and professionals in the local area, helping her maintain a clear knowledge and understanding about any changes in statutory requirements or local procedures. n The childminder explains how she values the relationships she builds with parents. She plans to speak to parents at the end of each day to share information about what children have been doing and about the care they receive. The childminder intends to encourage parents to bring their children to visit her home before they start in her care to support children's transitions to the holiday provision. n The childminder has a good understanding about how to promote positive behaviours and attitudes. She plans to set simple and consistent ground rules that help children consider and respect the feelings of others. The childminder

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explains how simple rules can help to keep children safe and how she plans to explain the reason behind rules and requests to help children begin to keep themselves and others safe. n The childminder has developed procedures to help manage any potential risks and to keep children safe while they are in her care. This includes how they would get to and from different locations.

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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 EY431879 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10368145 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 11 March 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She operates during school holidays only and is open between 8am and 5.30pm.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed the childminder's plans for providing suitable activities and resources for children in her care. n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and garden and described where children play and eat when they are in the house. n The inspector viewed documentation relating to the provision. This included the evidence of the suitability of the childminder and certificates for qualifications and courses. The inspector also looked at examples of the information the childminder gathers when children are enrolled in her setting. n The childminder described the procedures she has put in place to help to safeguard children in her care and showed the inspector a range of other policies.

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4 March 2025 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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4 March 2025 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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