Kyne, Laura

Kyne, Laura

Unique reference number (URN): 129698 Address: Forge Cottage, High Street, Tring, Hertfordshire, HP23 5AG Type: Childminder Registered with Ofsted: 17/09/1992 Registers: EYR, CCR, VCR Registered person: Kyne, Laura

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder has a secure understanding how she will implement an ambitious curriculum for children that reflects their individual interests. She explains how she will enrich the curriculum through outings in the community to help build on children's social skills and broaden their understanding of the world. The childminder demonstrates an understanding how to adapt learning experiences to support any children who face barriers in their learning. She confidently discusses how to work in partnership with professionals and parents and carers to support all children's individual needs. The childminder is reflective and recognises the importance of continuing to build on her knowledge and skills. Following recent training, she has an increased her understanding of how to implement specific strategies to support children's sustained engagement in group activities. The childminder explains how engaging children in the preparation of nutritious well-

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

balanced meals will motivate them to try new foods. She describes how children will be physically active, such as climbing over fallen trees during visits to the woods and negotiating large apparatus at the park. The childminder recognises her role in acting as a positive role model and teaching children to behave well and respect others. She understands the importance of supporting children to develop an understanding of their own and other's emotions to prepare them to regulate their own behaviour.

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Compulsory Childcare Register requirements

This setting has met the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register.

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Register

When we check if settings meet the Compulsory Childcare Register requirements, they can have the following outcomes:

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Voluntary Childcare Register requirements

This setting has met the requirements of the voluntary part of Childcare Register.

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Register

When we check if settings meet the Voluntary Childcare Register requirements, they can have the following outcomes:

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Address:

Forge Cottage, High Street Tring Hertfordshire HP23 5AG

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Address:

Operating hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday : 15:20 - 17:00

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Facts and figures used on inspection

This data was available to the inspector at the time of the inspection.

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About this inspection

The inspector spoke with the childminder during the inspection.

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About this inspection

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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About this inspection

There were no early years children present at the time of this inspection. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with leaders and an inspection of the premises, equipment, and any relevant documentation. When there are no early years children present, inspectors only evaluate and grade leadership and governance as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess the impact on children of other evaluation areas. This data is from 9 February 2026

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Exceptional

Practice is exceptional: of the highest standard nationally. Other settings can learn from it.

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Strong standard

The setting reaches a strong standard. Leaders are working above the standard expected of them.

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Expected standard

The setting is fulfilling the expected standard of education and/or care. This means they are following the standard set out in statutory and non ‑ statutory legislation and the professional standards expected of them.

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Needs attention

The expected standards are not met but leaders are likely able to make the necessary improvements.

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Urgent improvement

The setting needs to make urgent improvements to provide the expected standard of education and/or care. services providing education and skills for children and learners of all ages, and inspects and regulates services that care for children and young people.

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Urgent improvement

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Urgent improvement

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