Childminder EY255051

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 March 2016 22 March 2011

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted, within the required time period, of new adults living on the premises. This means that Ofsted have been unable to carry out the required checks to ascertain the suitability of all household members.  The childminder has failed to maintain a current paediatric first-aid qualification. This compromises her ability to deal effectively with minor accidents and injuries and to help her promote children's well-being.  The childminder has limited knowledge of child protection procedures. She has not kept up to date with training and is unaware of the latest guidelines. Therefore, she cannot promote children's welfare effectively.  The childminder has little understanding of the requirement to complete the progress check for children aged between two and three years. This has an impact on her ability to assess children's progress in the prime areas of learning and to secure early

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The provision does not meet requirements

interventions should they be needed.  The childminder knows how to provide suitable activities for children to help them learn through play. There are sufficient toys and resources for children of various ages.  The childminder demonstrates some understanding of how to keep children safe, such as by checking the environment for hazards before they are used.  The childminder understands the importance of working with parents and other providers of the Early Years Foundation Stage that children attend in order to offer continuity of experience.

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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 and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 provide Ofsted with the required information about new adults living on the premises, so that suitability checks can be carried out, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check 20/04/2016

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Due Date

 complete a paediatric first-aid training course that is relevant to caring for children 20/04/2016

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Due Date

 gain up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding issues, including having regard to the Government's statutory guidance in order to be able to identify signs of possible abuse and neglect at the earliest opportunity, and to respond in a timely and appropriate way 20/04/2016

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Due Date

 develop knowledge and understanding of the progress check for children between the age of two and three years in order to assess their progress and secure additional support where it is needed. 20/04/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed with the childminder how she plans to meet the safeguarding and welfare, and the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and the suitability of other household members aged over 16 years.  The inspector looked at documents, including the safeguarding procedures that the childminder plans to use when caring for children.  The inspector observed areas to be used for the care of children along with furniture, some equipment and toys that are to be used for childminding.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY255051 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 860404 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 22 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Waltham Cross. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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