Childminder EY431014

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 September 2017 9 July 2014

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder does not implement a safeguarding policy that is in line with the procedures of the Local Safeguarding Children Board. She does not know the steps to follow should a concern about a child or an allegation against her arise.  The childminder does not keep written records of injuries, first-aid treatment or accidents involving children. She has not maintained a paediatric first-aid certificate.  The childminder does not keep information about children and their parents and/or carers', such as names, addresses, emergency contact details or about who has the parental responsibility for the child.  The childminder explains how she would assess and plan suitable activities for children's learning and interests.  The childminder understands the importance of working with parents to promote children's health, behaviour and to ensure that care routines match children's needs.  The childminder has plans to promote children's cultural backgrounds and to teach

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The provision does not meet requirements

them about their local community, nature and the world.

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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

 implement policies and procedures to safeguard children that are in line with the guidance and procedures of the relevant Local Safeguarding Children Board 30/09/2017

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 ensure knowledge of the procedures regarding the action to be taken when there are safeguarding concerns about a child, and in the event of an allegation being made against the childminder and household members is kept up to date 30/09/2017

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 keep records of accidents or injuries and first-aid treatment given to children and provide parents with this information 30/09/2017

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 ensure a current paediatric first-aid certificate is maintained 30/09/2017  keep a record of information for each child cared for, including full name, date of birth, name and address of every parent and/or carer who is known to the provider, which parent and/or carer the child normally lives with and emergency contact details for parents and/or carers for each child that attends the setting. 30/09/2017

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Inspection activities

 We carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following information we received from the provider.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about how she intends to deliver a programme for children, conduct observations, undertake assessments and plan for their learning and development.  The inspector viewed the areas to be used for childminding and looked at resources, toys and equipment available for children.  The inspector looked at evidence of the childminder's training and qualification. She discussed policies, procedures and the process for self-evaluation.  The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder. She looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY431014 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1112203 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Watford. She operates all year round from 8am to 7pm, 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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