Childminder EY489908

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 June 2016 Not applicable

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder has not notified Ofsted of all persons aged 16 years or over living on the premises. She accommodates overseas students and receives general information from the relevant placement agency. However, she has not obtained a Disclosure and Barring Service check for these persons to enable Ofsted to complete the full suitability assessment processes.  The childminder has not kept abreast of recent government guidance to ensure that she is alert to all the safeguarding indicators that may place a child at risk of harm.  The childminder has failed to maintain public liability insurance or inform Ofsted of changes to her contact information.  The childminder details how she will ensure that children are appropriately supervised in her care. She will not leave children with persons who have not been appropriately vetted or are not known to Ofsted.  The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of the learning and

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The provision does not meet requirements

development requirements of the early years foundation stage. She explains how she will provide suitable learning opportunities to meet children's individual needs.  The childminder understands how to manage children's behaviour in a positive way and teach them to respect each other. She describes a range of techniques she would adopt to help all groups of children increase their levels of confidence in different situations.  The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents and other early years providers to support continuity in the children's individual care and prepare them for future learning.  The childminder understands how to support children's healthy development, such as through providing nutritious food and planning daily opportunities for physical exercise.  The childminder reflects on some areas of her practice and has improvement plans in place. This includes developing the outdoor area and completing further training to

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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

 ensure that Ofsted are provided with the necessary information about any persons aged 16 years or over living on the premises, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check to enable the full suitability assessment process to be completed 21/06/2016

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Due Date

 gain an up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding issues, including having regard to recent government statutory guidance, in order to be alert to any issues for concern in a child's life at home or elsewhere, and to respond in a timely and appropriate way to the relevant agencies 07/07/2016

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Due Date

 ensure that public liability insurance is in place. 21/06/2016

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Inspection activities

 We carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following information we received about this provider.  The inspector had in-depth discussions with the childminder relating to her knowledge and understanding of the requirements for safeguarding and welfare and learning and development.  The inspector observed areas available for childminding, and discussed the range of equipment and toys.  The inspector looked at policies and documents the childminder will use when caring for children.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and her future plans.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY489908 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1052525 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 registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2015 and lives in Welwyn Garden City. She operates during term time from 7.30am to 9am and from 3pm until 6.30pm, Wednesday 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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