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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder 130271

Inspected 9 Jan 2019 · URN 130271

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  • Inspection date verified

    9 Jan 2019

  • Inspectors verified

    Jill Hardaker

  • Early years verified

    Good

  • Overall effectivenesssingle source

    Not met

  • Previous overall verified

    Good

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder report

  • URN verified

    130271

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  • OverallNot met
  • Early yearsGood

10% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Not met (3,163 inspections).

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−60Criticalmore positive than 17% of reports of this type graded Not met
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  • What needs to improve376w−60

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Flesch 43, typical 46
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Findings 1%What needs to improve 50%About the inspection 49%

Full report text

Inspection date 9 January 2019 Previous inspection date 14 August 2015

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder does not currently hold a paediatric first-aid qualification, as required. This means that in the event of an accident children may not be given the appropriate treatment. n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates her awareness of what steps to take and who to contact should she have any child protection concerns. n The childminder knows how to assess children's progress and how to set next steps in learning to help them make further progress. She understands how to prepare children for their future learning and gain skills for an eventual move on to school. n The childminder recognises the importance of working closely with parents and keeping them informed about children's learning and development. n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates her understanding of self-evaluation and reflection on her practice. She talks about her ongoing development plans and identifies some relevant training opportunities.

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder is aware of how to promote children's health, for example, by providing daily exercise and nutritious food.

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This 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 Childcare Register the provider must: Due date gain an appropriate paediatric first-aid qualification to help ensure that children are kept safe in the event of an accident. 31/01/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector viewed the areas of the home used for childcare and spoke to the childminder about her risk assessments and fire evacuations. n The inspector viewed a range of documentation used for childminding purposes, including the safeguarding policy. n The inspector discussed with the childminder her knowledge of safeguarding and child protection and how she would respond to any identified concerns to children's safety and welfare. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder to assess her understanding of the learning and development requirements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 130271 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10063516 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 4 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 14 August 2015

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The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Croxley Green. She operates on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8am to 9am and from 3pm to 5pm, through school term times.

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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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procedures set out in the guidance Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted, which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk . If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk . achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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