Childminder EY352999

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 July 2016 23 February 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 Inadequate 4

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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 lacks knowledge of the early years foundation stage. She fails to meet the early years register and Childcare Register requirements. Ofsted have not been notified of all people living in the household nor has the childminder carried out full checks on those people. This means children are at risk.  Safeguarding in not effective. The childminder has poor knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse. Therefore, concerns about children may be missed.  Children’s health is not assured. Children are able to share drinking bottles and they are not encouraged to wash their hands before eating.  The childminder does not meet children’s needs promptly. For example, children are strapped into high chairs for longer than needed when they have finished eating.  The childminder does not gather information when children begin attending and does not plan for children’s learning effectively. She does not plan well enough for children’s

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This provision is inadequate

next steps, so that children make good progress in their development.

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It has the following strengths

 Children are happy in the childminder’s care. She supports them with cuddles when they cry to reassure them.

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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 Ofsted are notified of all people living in the household 09/09/2016  ensure that a suitability check is completed for members of the household over the age of 16 years 09/09/2016

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Due Date

 improve understanding of safeguarding issues so that adults remain vigilant and alert to all possible causes of concern about children's welfare 09/09/2016

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Due Date

 implement effective procedures to support the good health of children, including taking steps to minimise the risk of cross- infection 09/09/2016

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Due Date

 help ensure that every child’s learning and care is tailored to meet their individual needs 09/09/2016

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Due Date

 gather and assess information about children’s abilities and prior skills when they first begin attending 09/09/2016

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Due Date

 ensure information from observation and assessment is used effectively to accurately identify and plan for the next steps in children's learning, this must include a mix of adult-led and child initiated play. 09/09/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed general play and routines in the home and garden. She talked with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of household members, and a range of other documentation. First-aid and safeguarding training certificates were viewed.  The inspector discussed safeguarding and children’s learning and progress with the childminder.  The inspector reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The childminder does not demonstrate an adequate understanding of the requirements of the early years foundation stage. Safeguarding is not effective. Children are at risk in the childminder’s care. Despite recent online training, the childminder does not have a secure knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse. This means that children are at risk because a concern may not be referred. Furthermore, she is unaware of changes to legislation that affect her work with children. The childminder has not notified Ofsted of all household members. This means that unchecked adults have access to children. The childminder understands the procedure if an allegation is made against herself or a member of the household. The childminder has addressed the safety aspects of the previous inspection. She does not reflect well enough on all aspects of her provision to ensure she meets all legal requirements and support children's welfare consistently.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Parents are generally happy with the care provided by the childminder.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

Teaching is weak. The childminder does not assess children's progress accurately from the beginning of their time with her. She does not use information from parents to establish children's starting points in learning. The childminder understands that young babies need support with walking and learning to talk. However, there are no meaningfully planned activities to support this learning, therefore, she is not able to effectively plan for children’s next steps in learning. The childminder talks to children about colours and numbers and the world around them. However, she fails to extend children's learning well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Children's emotional well-being is significantly compromised because the childminder has not informed Ofsted of all adults living in the household. The childminder pays inadequate attention to good hygiene practices. Not only do children share water bottles, the bottles are left on the floor for them to play with. This does not prevent the spread of cross- infection. Furthermore, children’s health is not promoted because they are not encouraged to wash their hands before eating. The childminder helps children to learn how to take turns. She praises them for their efforts as they attempt to build towers with bricks. The childminder provides resources that are accessible to the very youngest children. There is regular communication between parents and the childminder about children’s care needs during drop off times.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Weaknesses in teaching mean that children do not make the best possible progress in their learning. Children are not well prepared for their next stage of learning. However, children generally work within the range of development typical for their ages. They explore toys independently and use their whole bodies. For example, young children move their hands repeatedly through a basket of blocks to hear the sound they make and feel the texture of the toys.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY352999 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1027751 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 23 February 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder has been registered since 2007 and lives in St Albans, Hertfordshire. The provision is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder operates from 8am to 6pm, all year round except for family holidays and bank holidays. She is a member of the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years (PACEY).

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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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