Childminder, Out-of school day care in Hertfordshire

Inspection date 25 March 2019 Previous inspection date 3 June 2014

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Effectiveness of leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Not Applicable

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This is a provision that requires improvement

n The childminder is in breach of a requirement because she is not aware of the 'Prevent' duty guidance for England and Wales 2015. However, she understands how to identify risks to children's welfare, therefore overall children are kept safe.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder knows the children she cares for well. She provides children with a range of activities based on their interests. n The childminder assesses risks effectively. She ensures that her home is safe for the children who attend. She constantly monitors her surroundings for potential risks when she is out with the children. n Parents speak very highly of the childminder. They are very pleased with the service that she provides. She communicates with them well and keeps them informed about their children's time with her. n Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. She provides the children with a warm and homely environment. They behave well and respond positively to the childminder and each other.

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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 obtain a secure understanding of the 'Prevent' duty guidance for England and Wales 2015. 06/05/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used for childminding indoors and outdoors. n The inspector read letters from parents. She took their views into consideration. n The inspector viewed a range of documentation and checked evidence of the suitability of household members. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of the childminder's interactions with children. She considered how well the childminder supported children's needs.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not have a strong knowledge of how to identify children at risk from extreme views and behaviour. However, she shows an understanding of how to keep children safe in her care and knows how to report any concerns about their welfare. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder works collaboratively with her co- childminder very well. They discuss the provision they offer and consider ways to enhance the service further. The childminder completes relevant training courses to support her practice. She networks with other childminders regularly. The childminder holds professional conversations with staff at the schools children attend. This helps to support the continuity in their care and well-being. Children learn about different cultures that are relevant to the friends around them. Parents and children are encouraged to share information about important celebrations with the childminder. She then finds age-

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

appropriate ways to celebrate these with the rest of the children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of children's individual abilities. She interacts with them positively and asks them relevant questions to support them. The childminder encourages children to use their imaginations as they play. Younger children enjoy using the play kitchen equipment. They pretend to make food for the childminder. The childminder supports children to build on their existing knowledge. During the school holidays, the childminder takes the children on informative outings. For instance, she takes them to explore Roman mosaics to build on what they have previously learned at school. The childminder offers children practical experiences to help them to expand their life skills. For example, she takes them to the shops and encourages them to count the money to pay for the items they buy. This helps them to develop their counting skills further. The childminder also shares information on a range of different professions with

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

the children. This helps them to learn more about the world around them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children's welfare is not fully promoted due to the childminder's lack of knowledge regarding the 'Prevent' duty. Nonetheless, the childminder promotes children's independence well. They become sociable and confident individuals. They eagerly involve each other in the games they play. Children are proud of the work they produce. For instance, they confidently explain to visitors about the drawings they have created. The childminder keenly displays their work on the wall. As a result, children feel valued. The childminder provides the children with a range of healthy food. She encourages them to share information on how their day was. She listens to what they have to say with interest. The childminder recognises the importance for children to have somewhere to rest after a busy day at school. She provides them with comfy areas where they can relax.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 130368 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10083608 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 5 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 3 June 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1992. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 9am and 3pm to 6.30pm from Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder also provides additional hours during the school 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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