Childminder EY402089

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 April 2016 3 December 2012

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

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This provision is inadequate

 The childminder does not ensure that she obtains written permission from parents or carers before administering medication to children. She does not record the date and circumstances of each time that she administers medication. This places the safety and well-being of children at significant risk.  The childminder does not always provide parents with detailed information on how to precisely support children's learning at home so that they make maximum progress.  On occasions, children experience minor disruptions to their learning when engaged in planned activities as the childminder prepares for the daily routine.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder aspires to improve and continues to explore ways to enhance her good quality teaching. She meets weekly with other childminders to share practice ideas and she sources regular training to help her reflect on and improve the learning programme she provides.  Children demonstrate good speech and language skills. They copy familiar expressions to share their feelings and thoughts, talk about experiences from home and use simple sentence structures.  Parents express how happy they are with the childminder's care and feel their views are valued. Children talk of the fun activities they take part in and the delicious meals that the childminder provides.  Children have developed affectionate relationships with the childminder. They are instantly soothed by her warm, calm approach as she responds to their individual needs.

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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

 ensure written permission is obtained from a child's parent or carer before administering prescribed or non-prescribed medication. Keep a written record each time a medicine is administered to a child, including the date and circumstances, and retain these records for a period of two years. 12/05/2016

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 focus more precisely on ways to include parents in extending children's learning at home to enable them to make the best possible progress  review practice when preparing for changes in the daily routine to minimise interruptions to children who are enthused and engaged in a planned activity.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed daily routines and children's activities indoors. She talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed adult-led activities and jointly discussed the intentions and learning outcomes of these with the childminder.  The inspector viewed a sample of the childminder's documentation, including policies, a self-evaluation form, training certificates and children's learning journals.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through discussions on the day and recently completed feedback forms.  The inspector saw evidence of the suitability of all persons living on the premises and some documentation in relation to the safeguarding and welfare requirements.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. The childminder does not ensure that prior written consent is obtained from parents or carers before she administers medication to children. She does not record the date and circumstances of each time that she administers medication. This means the required documentation to support children's well-being is not in place and the childminder is in breach of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. This places children at significant risk. The childminder has successfully addressed the action and recommendation raised at her last inspection. She values the knowledge gained through completing her level 3 qualification and how this helps her promote children's learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder uses effective methods of observation and assessment to provide challenge for children and support their continued progress. She notes children's current interests and preferred learning styles to encourage their participation in unfamiliar activities. This helps children achieve their next steps in learning. Children listen intently as the childminder reads to them and they recognise that their contributions are valued. They investigate animals frozen in ice and use their small-muscle skills to slide the animals along the tray, giggling and talking about how cold they feel. Children develop rhythm as they move their bodies in time to the music and energetically dance with their friends. They work cooperatively alongside others to engage in imaginative play as they move chairs to represent a bus and travel to their chosen destination.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The weakness in leadership and management has a significant negative impact on children's welfare. Children learn expected ways to behave as they listen to the childminder's clear guidance. They embrace the cultural traditions of other children attending and take part in weekly activities within the local community. This helps them to value others who may be different from themselves and to learn appropriate social skills. Children follow safe hygiene practices as they know to wash their hands before they eat and use their own towel. Children have opportunities to play outdoors through trips to the farm and outings to the local park. In addition, they nurture the growth of vegetables, such as potatoes and onions, in the newly developed planting area. This helps to complement their diet and promote their understanding of a healthy lifestyle.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children progress well from their starting points and show an eagerness to learn. They gain the confidence to explore new environments and they learn how relationships work. Children gain the essential skills they require in readiness for their move on to nursery and school. The childminder has established effective links to the other settings that children attend. She has achieved this through her attendance at coffee mornings to gain information, and by showing her encouragement for children as they take part in school plays or team events. These help to provide the support children need to promote continuous learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY402089 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1036926 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 3 December 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Welwyn Garden City. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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