Childminder 223474

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder's home is clean and suitable for the education and care of children. Through discussion, she demonstrates a secure knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the early years foundation stage. n The childminder explains how she seeks a range of information from parents when children first begin to attend to help meet children's individual needs. She states that she observes children's play to assess what children know and can do, and describes how she uses this information to plan what they need to learn next. The childminder explains that her assessments identify and promptly address any emerging gaps in children's learning. n The childminder understands the importance of working closely with parents and other professionals to support children's care and learning. She states that, with parental consent, she shares relevant information with other early years settings children attend, to offer a consistent and complementary approach to their

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learning. n The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She explains how she introduces simple house rules and encourages children to be kind and respectful. The childminder states that she uses age-appropriate strategies to help children understand why rules are important, which helps to keep them safe. n The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of how to safeguard children. She explains that she attends child protection training to keep her knowledge up to date. The childminder knows the signs and symptoms of abuse and knows the procedures to follow to report any concerns about a child's welfare. n The childminder recognises the importance of promoting healthy and active lifestyles. She explains that she shares her healthy eating policy with parents to encourage them to provide nutritious meals and snacks for their children. The childminder states that children play in her garden and she takes them on

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regular outings to local parks to support their physical development, social skills and understanding of the wider world. n The childminder explains how she meets with other childminders to share ideas for good practice and keep informed about changes to legislation. That said, she currently does not actively pursue additional training to further develop her knowledge and skills and drive continuous improvement.

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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 223474 Local authority Herefordshire Inspection number 10398899 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 14 November 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Hereford. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. 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.

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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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