Childminder EY413968

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 November 2016 17 December 2014

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder does not meet the legal requirements of the Early Years and Childcare Registers. She has not addressed the weaknesses identified at her last inspection.  The childminder's safeguarding policy and procedures are not in line with the guidance of the relevant Local Safeguarding Children Board.  The childminder's knowledge of the safeguarding requirements remains very poor. She has a limited understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse and does not know how to correctly report concerns that might arise. Therefore, the childminder does not display an ability to keep children safe.  The childminder failed to inform Ofsted of a lodger living in her house. Therefore, the required measures to check the suitability of household members have not been taken, which poses a significant risk for children's safety.  The childminder does not know how to identify, assess and plan for children's learning

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The provision does not meet requirements

and development. She is unable to explain how to plan activities to promote their next steps in learning.  The childminder has a poor knowledge of the areas of learning. She is unable to explain how she intends to support children in developing the skills they will need to be ready to successfully start school.  The childminder has procedures in place to obtain information from parents about children's care needs. She invites parents to attend settling-in sessions with their children so they can get to know her.  The childminder understands the importance of working with parents to discuss the best ways to support children's emotional well-being. She has plans to work with them to manage children's behaviour.

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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

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

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Due Date

 devise and implement a safeguarding policy that is in line with the guidance and procedures of the relevant Local Safeguarding Children Board 13/12/2016

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 develop knowledge and understanding of the process for referrals of safeguarding and child protection concerns and the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect 13/12/2016

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 ensure that Ofsted is provided with the required information to enable them to complete suitability checks on all persons aged 16 and over living or working on the premises. 13/12/2016

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

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 develop an understanding of how to identify and assess children's skills to ensure that activities and play opportunities provided to them meet their next steps in learning 13/12/2016

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 develop knowledge of the areas of learning and procedures to promote these through play to ensure that children learn and develop the skills they will need for school 13/12/2016

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 keep and implement a written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children, intended to safeguard the children being cared for from abuse or neglect. 13/12/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children. She discussed with the childminder the procedures in place to assess and plan for children's learning and development.  The inspector looked at the evidence of the suitability of household members. She discussed policies and procedures used by the childminder to manage her practice.  The inspector observed areas of the house to be used for childminding, and resources available to children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY413968 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1001680 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory 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 17 December 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Watford. She operates all year round from 9am to 6.30pm, 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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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