Childminder 129859

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 July 2016 10 January 2013

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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 Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision is inadequate

 The childminder does not have an adequate knowledge of safeguarding procedures. She does not know what to do if she has a concern about children's welfare or an allegation is made against herself or a member of her household. This compromises children's safety.  The childminder does not understand or implement her safeguarding policy. It is not in line with the Local Safeguarding Children Board guidelines.  The childminder does not have a secure understanding of what it is children need to learn. Therefore, she does not challenge or maximise all aspects of children's learning sufficiently.  The childminder does not consistently complete precise assessments of children's learning. Therefore, children's next steps and any gaps in their learning are not accurately identified to help the childminder in planning suitable activities to extend their learning.  The childminder does not evaluate her practice to help her identify where she can

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This provision is inadequate

improve her teaching and the experiences offered to children. She does not know when legal requirements are not being met.

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It has the following strengths

 Children are happy and demonstrate suitable attachments with the childminder. They move freely around the home selecting items that they like to play with.  The childminder is experienced in caring for children who have special educational needs or disabilty. She knows about the individual care needs of children. The childminder works closely with parents to ensure that there is continuity of care between them.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

The provision is inadequate and Ofsted intends to take enforcement action

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

We will issue a Welfare Requirements Notice requiring the provider to:

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Due Date

 take action to gain an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues and the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures to be followed in a timely and appropriate way if there are concerns about a child's welfare 29/07/2016

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Due Date

 ensure that the safeguarding policy and procedures are in line with the Local Safeguarding Children Board guidelines and include the action to be taken in the event of an allegation being made against anyone living or working on the premises 29/07/2016

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Due Date

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 improve the use of observation and assessment to monitor children's progress and to plan challenging activities based on children's individual needs, interests, abilities and stage of development so that they consistently make good progress in their learning 05/09/2016

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Due Date

 improve knowledge and teaching skills in order to provide all children with good quality learning experiences. 05/09/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability and qualifications of the childminder and the suitability of other adults in the home.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including children's learning records and policies and procedures.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder and discussed this with her.  The inspector took account of parents' views through thank you cards left with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The arrangements for safeguarding are ineffective. The childminder has a poor understanding of child protection procedures. She is not aware of the correct procedures to follow if she has any concerns about children's welfare or if an allegation is made against herself or a member of her household. This does not protect children's well-being because the childminder cannot demonstrate how she would take prompt action to address any safeguarding concerns. The childminder has failed to ensure that her safeguarding policy is in line with Local Safeguarding Children Board guidelines. She attends mandatory training, such as first-aid training and has in the past completed short courses to extend her professional development. However, she does not monitor her practice. Nor does she effectively use knowledge gained to ensure children benefit from effective teaching practice. Consequently, children are not consistently making good

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

progress in all aspects of their learning. The childminder offers a flexible service to parents and their children. She provides advice about children's care needs on a daily basis.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The quality of teaching is not consistent enough to ensure that children make good progress. Children's starting points and their individual next steps in learning are discussed with parents. The childminder completes observations of children during their play and routines. However, she does not effectively use the information gained to assess children's progress, including children who have special educational needs or disability, precisely enough to plan for their continued good progress. The childminder follows children's interests and offers activities based on these. However, she does not make the most of learning opportunities, such as children's avid interest in nursery rhymes and songs, to further promote their communication skills. Nevertheless, children do enjoy the activities she provides and learn from them to some extent. For example, they make marks on an interactive board, which supports their hand muscles ready for writing. They dance and

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

hum along to favourite nursery rhymes and watch different patterns emerge in colourful interactive toys.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The childminder's poor knowledge of the safeguarding requirements does not protect children's welfare or keep them safe. The childminder carries out risk assessments and ensures that children learn how to be safe when they are on outings. Children have a close relationship with the childminder and show that they feel settled. The childminder is attentive to them during their play and routines. She provides healthy snacks and is aware of children's dietary needs. Children enjoy fresh air in the garden and have opportunities to be active when they use wheeled toys.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Weaknesses in assessment, planning and teaching mean that children, including those who have special educational needs or disability, are not supported well enough to make good progress in their learning. However, they are learning some basic skills they will need for school, such as putting on their own coat and shoes. Children have good manners and behave well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 129859 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1042606 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1999. She lives in Bushey, Hertfordshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides care for children who have special educational needs or disability.

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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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