Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date 23 January 2019 Previous inspection date 28 October 2014

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder has failed to maintain her knowledge and skills in several areas in line with the requirements of the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register. This has a negative impact on her ability to meet children's needs in the event that she cares for them. n The childminder does not have a written safeguarding policy, or an appropriate understanding of child protection procedures in line with the Local Safeguarding Children Board guidelines. She does not know how to report any concerns she may have about children in order to promote their welfare. Additionally she is not aware of government statutory guidance, including the 'Prevent' duty guidance. n The childminder does not hold a current paediatric first-aid qualification. Her knowledge of what to do if a medical emergency arose is not up to date. n The childminder does not have a written complaints policy to inform parents about how

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they may raise concerns they may have about her provision, as required by the Childcare Register. She is also unable to demonstrate an awareness of how parents can make contact with Ofsted in relation to any concerns they may wish to raise. n The childminder is not able to demonstrate a secure enough understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage to effectively support children to gain the skills they require for their future learning. n The childminder is not aware of the requirement to review children's progress between the age of two and three years and provide parents with information on children's progress in the prime areas of learning.

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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 implement a policy in line with the requirements of the Local Safeguarding Children Board, so that signs and symptoms of possible abuse and neglect can be identified at the earliest opportunity and can be responded to appropriately and efficiently 25/02/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

have regard for the government's statutory guidance for the 'Prevent' duty in order to identify children who may be at risk from extreme views and behaviour 25/02/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

gain a current and relevant paediatric first-aid qualification to ensure that any medical issues that arise can be suitably addressed 25/02/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

make available to parents details about how to contact Ofsted if they have any concerns about the provision 25/02/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

maintain a written complaints policy in line with the Childcare Register requirements, so that any written concerns from parents can be suitably addressed 25/02/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

improve knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements in order to plan challenging and enjoyable experiences for each child in all areas of learning and development, to promote their good progress 25/02/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

gain knowledge and understanding of the requirement for parents to be provided with a written summary of their children's progress in the prime areas of learning between age two and three years. 25/02/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the premises and considered the suitability of the areas that would be accessed by children being cared for by the childminder. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including proof of the suitability of those living on the premises and relevant insurance paperwork. n The inspector held a discussion with the childminder regarding her understanding of safeguarding and child protection. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about her understanding of how to deliver the learning and development requirements. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she would ensure that her premises would be safe for any children in her care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY361164 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10083473 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 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 28 October 2014

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The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in South Oxhey, Watford. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 2pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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