Childminder EY487374

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 January 2018 Not applicable

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder does not have a valid first-aid certificate, as required, which is also a breach to the Childcare Register requirements.  The childminder does not understand safeguarding practices to protect children from harm. She is not aware of whom to contact to report any concerns. She does not know what action to take in the event of an allegation being made against her or a member of her family, or safe procedures to use mobile phones and cameras.  The childminder does not understand about the need to complete the progress check for children between the age of two and three years, to provide parents with a written statement about their children's development.  The childminder is aware of the learning and development requirements to help children make progress. She explains how she will use observation and assessments to plan for children's learning and their next steps in learning.  The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents. She

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The provision does not meet requirements

knows to share information about children's progress and provide parents with ideas that they can use at home to further support their children's learning.

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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

 complete and maintain paediatric first-aid training relevant to the care of young children and babies 26/03/2018

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Due Date

 gain a secure knowledge and understanding of the up-to-date safeguarding procedures to report any concerns about children to the relevant agencies 26/02/2018

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Due Date

 improve knowledge of the safeguarding policy and procedures with regard to the action to take in the event of a safeguarding allegation, and the safe use of mobile phones and cameras, to protect children from harm 26/02/2018

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Due Date

 gain knowledge about the progress check to be completed for children between the ages of two and three years old, to provide parents with a short written summary of this assessment. 26/02/2018

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed with the childminder how she will deliver the learning and development requirements. She also discussed how observations, assessments and planning will be used to identify and incorporate the next steps in children's future learning.  The inspector looked at a selection of documents the childminder will use to monitor the safety of the children. These included safeguarding procedures, risk assessments and a range of other policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members by looking at the Disclosure and Barring Service checks.  The inspector and the childminder looked at the areas of the house and garden where childcare will be provided, along with the toys, resources and equipment that she intends to use.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487374 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1024554 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 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 registered in 2015 and lives in South Oxhey, Watford. She operates her provision all year round from 7am to 6pm from 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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Telephone number

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