Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 January 2018 5 August 2014

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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

 Children's welfare is compromised. The childminder does not ensure that her premises are suitable, clean or safe for children. She does not carry out risk assessments of the areas used by the children and fails to identify the aspects of the environment that need to be checked on a regular basis.  The childminder does not keep a record of the hours of the children's attendance.  The childminder has not established links with other settings that children attend. This means children do not benefit from a shared approach to their learning.  The childminder has not established a programme of professional development to help address her weak teaching and knowledge of the learning and development requirements.  The childminder does not share information about children's development with parents or help them to continue their child's learning at home.  The childminder fails to identify, plan and assess children's learning. Activities do not

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This provision is inadequate

match their abilities or interests and they do not make good progress.  The quality of teaching is very poor. Children do not enjoy a good balance of adult-led learning and child-initiated play. The environment is not planned well enough to support independent play, stimulate children or keep them motivated.

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It has the following strengths

 Children have daily opportunities to play outdoors and to exercise.

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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

 ensure the premises, equipment and resources are fit for purpose, hygienic and suitable for the children attending 20/02/2018

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 take steps to assess, minimise and remove all risks and hazards to children 20/02/2018

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 keep a daily record of the names of each child and the hours that they attend the setting 20/02/2018

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 develop partnerships with other settings that children attend to ensure that children are provided with a consistent approach to their learning 20/02/2018

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 undertake appropriate training and professional development to ensure children receive good quality learning and development experiences that continually improve. 20/02/2018

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Due Date

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

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 improve the quality of teaching and ensure each area of learning and development is promoted through a good balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities that take into account each child's individual learning needs so that they make good progress 13/03/2018

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 engage parents in exchanging information about children's learning from the start to identify what they already know and can do, and where they may need further support in their development 13/03/2018

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 introduce effective observation and assessment of children's learning to obtain an accurate understanding of each child's level of achievement, interests and learning styles, and use the information to shape learning experiences that are tailored to meet the individual needs of each child. 13/03/2018

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Inspection activities

 We carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following information we received about the provider.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and looked at her qualifications and training certificates. She checked evidence of the suitability of the household members.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is ineffective. The childminder does not risk assess her premises and fails to remove hazards to children to ensure their safety. Although she understands the requirements for ratios, the childminder does not record the hours of children's attendance. The childminder has attended safeguarding training. She knows the possible signs of abuse and the steps to follow should concerns about a child arise. The childminder attends mandatory training. However, she has not taken action to focus her professional development on improving her practice and outcomes for children. The childminder does not work in partnership with other settings where children attend to meet children's all-round needs sufficiently. The childminder does not identify or address weaknesses in her practice. She does not demonstrate the capacity to improve and this has a negative impact on children's learning experiences and compromises their safety.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder's insufficient knowledge of the learning and development requirements means that children do not benefit from activities that help them to develop the skills they need to learn effectively. She does not recognise the value of assessing and planning for children's progress and is unable to explain their starting points and next steps in learning. The childminder shares some information with parents about children's day. However, she does not find out what children can already do when they first start or involve parents in their child's learning on an ongoing basis. The childminder does not take into account children's interests, abilities or preferences for learning. As a result, activities lack challenge and do not interest or motivate children. Children do not enjoy a good balance of child-initiated play and adult-led learning. Interactions with children are poor and the childminder does not offer enough support for play. Children do not have enough

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

opportunities to explore, experiment, be creative or share their ideas.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Weaknesses in leadership and management regarding risk assessments and safety directly put children at risk. The childminder does not ensure that her premises are suitable. Children do not have enough space to move around safely as the play space is cluttered. For example, children trip over the vacuum cleaner that was left by the door and help themselves to sharp scissors in the kitchen. The childminder does not keep her premises hygienic enough to maintain children's good health and children do not learn about sensible hygiene routines. The childminder does obtain some information from parents about children's care needs and plans her routines around these. She offers praise and children behave appropriately. Children are independent during meals and can make a few choices about what to play with.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Weaknesses in teaching have significant negative impact on children's learning. Activities are not interesting or challenging. Children watch television most of time and they do not show interest in playing with the blocks of ice on a tray available to them. Children are not motivated to learn. They do not benefit from positive interactions with the childminder. They are not supported in developing important skills in preparation for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY421651 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1121817 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 5 August 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Redbourn. Sessions are from Monday to Thursday from 7am to 6.30pm and on Friday from 7am to 9am. The childminder operates all year round, except during 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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