Childminder in Hertfordshire

Childminder report 33 Weston Way, Baldock, Hertfordshire SG7 6EZ

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Inspection date 19 September 2018 Previous inspection date 27 August 2015

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Inadequate 4 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Inadequate 4 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4 Outcomes for children Inadequate 4

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The provision is inadequate

n The childminder has a very poor knowledge of the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage'. She does not understand all the requirements that must be met in order to keep children safe and well, and promote their learning and development. n The childminder does not keep a record of all accidents or injuries that children have. As a result, parents are not fully informed and children's health, and safety is not promoted effectively. n The childminder does not have appropriate hygienic facilities to use when changing children's nappies. She does not promote children's health at these times and does not do all she can to prevent the spread of infection. n Children do not make sufficient progress. The childminder does not make good use of her observations and assessments of children to plan their next steps in learning and to inform the planning of challenging play experiences.

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It has the following strengths

n Children form warm relationships with the childminder. They enjoy their interactions with her and turn to her for comfort and reassurance. n Children learn how to manage their behaviour. They help to review the house rules and understand how their behaviour affects others.

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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 improve knowledge of the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage' to ensure that all requirements are met and children learn and develop, and are kept safe and well 11/10/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

keep a written record of all accidents and injuries and any first-aid treatment given, and ensure that parents and/or carers are informed 04/10/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that suitable hygienic changing facilities are available for changing any children who are in nappies 04/10/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

use the information gained from observing and assessing children to inform the planning of challenging experiences and activities for each child. 18/10/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector talked with children and the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She reviewed an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of household members. She discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and viewed a range of other documentation, including the safeguarding procedures. n The inspector viewed some written comments from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. The childminder does not have an adequate knowledge of the legal requirements she must meet. She does not fully understand how to promote children's learning, health and well-being. The childminder does not keep a record of all accidents. This means that she does not fully inform parents of these and does not take all possible steps to promote children's health. However, the childminder understands how to recognise and report signs of abuse or neglect. Additionally, she has an appropriate knowledge of the issues that could affect children's welfare, such as the risk of harm from extreme views. The childminder evaluates her work and uses some knowledge from training to inform changes. However, she has not used her self-evaluation to note the weaknesses in her practice. She has appropriate procedures to work in partnership with other childcare settings so that

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

Children do not make the progress they are capable of as the quality of the childminder's teaching is poor. She does not use the information gained from her observations of children to inform the planning of stimulating and challenging activities. For example, the childminder notes that children enjoy outdoor play. However, when they go outside, they kick footballs and use ride-in cars. They repeat these activities several times and then lose interest and return inside. Children do enjoy some simple activities. For instance, they play with coloured dough and learn to use the different cutters and a rolling pin. The childminder reviews some areas of children's learning and offers some activities that aid their development. For example, she now offers younger children more encouragement to recognise colours. The childminder encourages children to count items, such as bricks, as they play. This helps to promote their basic mathematical

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Weaknesses in leadership and management mean that children's health and welfare are not promoted. In addition, the childminder does not follow effective hygiene routines when changing children's nappies. For example, she uses the same blanket as a changing mat and as a cover for children. The childminder works in partnership with parents so that she understands children's needs and helps them to settle. She builds children's confidence by offering praise and encouragement. The childminder helps children understand how to keep themselves healthy. For example, they talk about why it is important to drink plenty of water. Children use outdoor equipment, such as ride-on toys and swings, which supports their physical development. Children participate in some specific activities, such as visiting a fire station, which aid them in understanding safety.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Weaknesses in teaching mean that children are not supported well enough to make good progress. However, they do gain some skills that aid their learning and help to prepare them for school. For example, they attend local groups, where they learn to select resources independently and to share these and work in partnership with other children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 149445 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10059519 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 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 27 August 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1996 and lives in Baldock. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Registers

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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