Childminder EY372485

Inspection date 7 January 2019 Previous inspection date 20 May 2014

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Met 1 Effectiveness of leadership and management Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision is inadequate

n The childminder does not have a secure understanding of the requirements of the early years foundation stage. She has failed to inform Ofsted of all persons living within the household and provide details to enable their suitability to be checked. n The childminder does not hold a valid first-aid qualification. She does not have an adequate knowledge of the correct steps to follow should an allegation of abuse be made against her. n The childminder does not keep a written record each time she administers medication to children. She does not fulfil the requirement to complete the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. n The childminder does not make the best use of her observations of children to make regular assessments. She does not plan challenging experiences that meet children's individual needs to ensure that all children make good progress.

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It has the following strengths

n Children demonstrate that they feel happy. The childminder works closely with parents and other children in her care to help all children to settle swiftly when they first begin attending. n The childminder provides children with opportunities to learn about growth and living things. They watch her nurture young hedgehogs, abandoned by their mother, until they are strong enough to be released back into her garden.

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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 complete a relevant first-aid qualification 11/02/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

develop a clear understanding of the procedure to follow and whom to contact should an allegation of abuse be made against the childminder 21/01/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

inform Ofsted of all persons aged 16 years or older living at the premises and provide relevant information to enable full suitability checks to be completed 10/01/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

keep a written record of all medicine administered to children 10/01/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

develop partnerships with staff at other settings that children attend to provide a continual approach to children's learning 21/01/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

develop knowledge of the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years and provide parents with a written summary 21/01/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

use the information gained from observing children to complete regular accurate assessments and shape learning experiences to help children make the best possible progress 21/01/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

put in place a written statement of procedures to be followed in relation to complaints which a parent makes in writing or by email. 21/01/2019

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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 assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided and discussed with the childminder how she reflects on the service she provides.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is not effective. The childminder does not understand the procedure to follow or whom to contact should she receive an allegation against her. She has failed to inform Ofsted for a significant period of time of an individual aged over 16 years who is living within the household. This means that the relevant checks have not been carried out to verify their suitability. However, the childminder understands her responsibility not to leave children unattended with this individual. The childminder does not hold a valid first-aid qualification. She has failed to renew this for a substantial period of time to ensure that she is up to date with latest practice. This puts children at significant risk. The childminder is able to identify the possible signs of abuse and the correct action to take. She has a suitable knowledge of how to recognise if children are at risk of being exposed to extreme ideas about what is right and wrong. The childminder does not show

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

a commitment to improve her knowledge and skills. She has not attended any recent training. The childminder does not evaluate her service to help identify breaches in requirements and areas for improvement. Partnerships with other providers that children attend are not in place to help support children during the time they spend with the childminder.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder does not make the best use of her observations to regularly assess children's learning. This means that she is unable to accurately identify and address gaps in their learning. She does not provide enough challenging opportunities to meet the individual needs of children. The childminder is not aware of the requirement to carry out the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. This means that she does not identify or seek additional intervention that children may require. Nevertheless, children are curious and help themselves to a selection of resources. They press the electronic buttons on a book to explore the different sounds it makes. The childminder helps children to develop the small muscles in their hands in preparation for writing. For example, she demonstrates how to hold a paintbrush to gain increased control. Children make marks on paper using different sized brushes that they

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

dip into paint. The childminder introduces children to simple words that describe their actions.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Weaknesses in leadership and management mean that children's welfare is not fully assured. The childminder does not retain information about the medication she administers to children. This does not protect children's welfare. Children behave well and demonstrate friendly relationships as they share toys. Parents appreciate how the childminder helps children to gain respect and kindness for one another. The childminder praises children for their achievements. This helps to increase their self-esteem and confidence. The childminder provides children with messages about the importance of a healthy diet. Regular visits to local parks help children to develop physical skills. They climb on large apparatus and assess their own risks as they run freely under the close supervision of the childminder.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children solve mathematical problems. For example, they identify the colours of toy cars and sort them into matching colours. They concentrate as they carefully balance wooden bricks on top of each other to create a tower. However, not all children are making good progress. This means that some children do not acquire all of the skills required in preparation for their next stage of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY372485 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10083106 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 2 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 20 May 2014

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The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Ware. She operates from 8am until 6pm on Monday to Friday all year round, 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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