Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 January 2015 8 October 2008

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This inspection: Not met

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder has not updated her knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She is also not meeting a number of legal requirements of the Childcare Register.  The childminder has failed to maintain a valid first-aid certificate or suitable public liability insurance for her business. Therefore, she is unable to demonstrate how she will continually promote children's safety and welfare.  The childminder has little understanding of the requirement to undertake a progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. This affects her ability to know how to carry out effective assessments to meet the individual needs of children.  The childminder has an adequate understanding of the different areas of learning and demonstrates how she will provide appropriate learning opportunities for children both indoors and outside.  The childminder understands how to support children's well-being. She knows how to

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The provision does not meet requirements

help children learn about healthy living and understands how to positively manage children's behaviour.  The childminder demonstrates that she has some understanding of how to protect the welfare of children as she has a suitable knowledge of child protection procedures and her responsibilities.  The childminder explains how she will work in partnership with parents and other early years providers in order to support continuity in the children's individual care and learning needs.

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The provision does not meet requirements

There were no children 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 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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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 complete a paediatric first-aid training course and ensure that this is relevant for workers caring for young children, and where relevant, babies  ensure that public liability insurance is obtained  update knowledge, skills and training to keep abreast of changes to legislation and ensure that the quality of teaching is effective in promoting children's progress  develop knowledge and understanding of the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years, in order to ensure that this is undertaken as part of effective assessment arrangements.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 ensure that an appropriate first-aid qualification is held (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  ensure that insurance is obtained in respect of liability which may be incurred for death, injury, public liability, damage or other loss (compulsory part of the Childcare Register )  ensure that an appropriate first-aid qualification is held (voluntary part of the Childcare Register)  ensure that insurance is obtained in respect of liability which may be incurred for death, injury, public liability, damage or other loss (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning.  The inspector discussed the policies and procedures with the childminder that she will use when caring for children.  The inspector and the childminder toured the areas of the premises that she will use for childminding and discussed the equipment and toys available.  The inspector took account of the views of past parents in the form of written feedback.  The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY339844 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1000487 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 8 October 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Bishops Stortford. She primarily operates from 3pm until 6pm in term-time. However, she is available all year round from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder is qualified to deliver the Ruth Miskin literacy program.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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