Childminder in Hertfordshire

Childminder report 30 Chalk Hill, Oxhey, Watford, Hertfordshire WD19 4BX

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Inspection date 18 September 2018 Previous inspection date 14 June 2016

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Effectiveness of leadership and management Requires improvement

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement

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Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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The provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

n The childminder has not met the requirements of the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage. On the day of inspection, some children were left in the care of the assistants for over two hours. This is a breach of requirements. n The childminder and her assistants do not focus on children's individual learning needs. They do not ensure that all activities have a clear purpose to help them build on what children already know. Activities to meet children's next steps do not support them to make good progress. n The childminder and assistants do not challenge and extend children's learning during play.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder offers children a welcoming homely environment. Children are free to choose from the good range of resources, so they can make choices in their play. n Children settle quickly and form appropriate relationships with the childminder and her assistants. This gives children confidence to explore their surroundings. n The childminder shares information about children regularly with parents. When a child turns two, she completes the progress check for children aged between two and three years to share the learning with parents.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date ensure that children are not left in the care of assistants for over two hours 19/10/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that information gained from children's observations and assessments is used to plan challenging activities based on their individual needs and interests 30/11/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

improve teaching so that children's learning is consistently extended and challenged. 30/11/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed general play and routines in the childminder's home and garden. She talked with the childminder, assistants and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including required assessments of children's learning, training certificates and children's records. n The inspector held joint discussions with the childminder in relation to observations of the children's play, learning and progress. n The inspector reviewed evidence of the suitability of assistants and household members, and a range of other documentation. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder and assessed the accuracy of her evaluation. n The inspector spoke to a small number of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

There are breaches to the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage. This breach did not put children at significant risk because the assistants have first-aid qualifications and are familiar with children's care routines. The childminder has made some improvement following a recent welfare requirement notice issued by Ofsted. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and assistants have secure knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. They understand the procedures to follow should they have a concern about a child. The childminder has a sufficient understanding of child development and supports her assistants to assess children's achievements. Parents comment they are very happy with the care provided. The childminder speaks regularly to other nurseries that children attend to share information about care needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The quality of teaching requires improvement. Staff do not provide enough challenge during activities to help children make the best possible progress in their learning. At times, the childminder and assistants miss opportunities to extend learning. Next steps in children's learning are identified, however, the childminder does not plan activities well enough to focus precisely on these. This means children do not make good progress. The childminder provides children with interesting resources. For example, children concentrate as they place small items inside a tennis ball. The childminder praises children so they continue to persevere. Children's creative development is adequately supported, as they choose to wear their favourite dressing-up clothes and pretend to be the character. They enjoy creating their own artwork using craft resources. Young children concentrate for long periods with building bricks. They press buttons on toys

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

and anticipate what will happen, learning about cause and effect.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder and her assistants are calm and caring. Outdoors, children have a range of opportunities to move their whole bodies. This supports their physical development. Children are learning to keep themselves safe. For example, they remember to zip up the safety netting on the trampoline before they begin jumping. The childminder and her assistants praise children for their efforts which results in the children behaving well. Children practise their social skills at lunchtime as they sit together and talk to each other. The childminder encourages older children to dress themselves and younger children to feed themselves. This helps children to develop their independence.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Planning and teaching is not sufficiently well focused to help every child reach their full potential. Despite this, children are confident, inquisitive and eager to learn. Babies are able to explore the resources freely. This supports their natural curiosity. Children develop some of the skills they need to be ready for school. For example, they count accurately while building.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY413918 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10061180 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 30 Date of previous inspection 14 June 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Bushey, Watford. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 7.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She works with four assistants at various times. One of the assistants hold appropriate qualifications at level 3.

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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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Registers

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