Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date 14 May 2019 Previous inspection date 19 July 2016

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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 Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is inadequate

n Safeguarding of children is not robust. The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted, within the required timescale, of changes to persons over the age of 16 who live or work on the premises where childcare is provided. She has not provided them with the necessary information to complete full suitability assessment checks. n The childminder does not ensure that all people who have unsupervised contact with children are suitable or have an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check in place. n On occasions, older children are not provided with consistent challenge during planned activities to further support their learning. n At times, the childminder does not make the most of everyday opportunities to enhance children's understanding of how to lead a healthy lifestyle.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder oversees the practice of her assistant and values her input to support children's learning experiences. For example, they both regularly source training opportunities and use online resources to gain ideas to help enhance children's play. n The childminder and her assistant effectively promote children's language development. For example, they use clear pronunciation as they speak to children and engage them in regular conversation. Children learn new words rapidly and begin to copy familiar expressions, such as 'whoops-a-daisy'. n Children develop strong relationships with the childminder, her assistant and the other children who attend. They are eager to play on arrival and show the confidence to talk about their home experiences. Relationships with babies are stimulating and responsive.

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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 ensure that all people who have unsupervised contact with children being cared for are suitable, including through a criminal records check. 14/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n review the organisation of planned activities to offer consistent challenge to children of all ages and build on their learning potential n make better use of opportunities to develop children's awareness of healthy practices, in order to extend their growing understanding of leading a healthy lifestyle.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and her assistant. She looked at relevant documentation and reviewed the childminder's website. n The inspector took account of the views of parents and children through discussions on the day and written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. The childminder has not informed Ofsted about significant changes to the members of her household or ensured the required suitability checks are completed. In addition, she does not implement effective measures to ensure children are fully supervised at all times when adults who have not had their suitability checked use the premises. For instance, on occasion, children are left unsupervised in the main house as they rest. This is during times when the childminder and her assistant care for the other children in the outdoor playroom and garden. This does not ensure children's safety and welfare. Despite this, the childminder maintains a sound knowledge of local child protection procedures. She evaluates some aspects of her practice and regularly welcomes the feedback of parents and children to help her make improvements. The childminder and her assistant work well with the other settings

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

children attend. For instance, they pass on pertinent information provided by the schoolteachers to each child's parents.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well and works hard to engage each family in their learning. For example, she invites them to access an online software application to remain informed about children's progress, and makes time for daily discussion. The childminder and her assistant make regular observations of children to identify the skills they have achieved. They recognise the different ways children learn and consider these within their daily plans. For example, children are given time to observe the activities and make choices about when they want to take part. Children benefit from a good range of activities to help ignite their senses and imagination. For instance, they carefully use spoons to explore the texture and taste of jelly. Children use play phones to hold a conversation and talk about things that are important to them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The childminder's failure to ensure all legal requirements are met compromises children's safety and well-being. Nonetheless, children behave well and welcome praise for their achievements. They follow the childminder's clear expectations with ease. Children are familiar with the daily routines and anticipate what comes next. For example, they know they need to put their shoes on for outdoor play and sit at the table for lunch. Children enjoy opportunities to engage in physical exercise. For example, outdoors, they run at speed and change direction to avoid obstacles during chasing games. They move in a range of ways as they use the garden apparatus to swing and climb.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning. They play alongside others in group activities, ably wait their turn and follow instruction well. Children are motivated to learn and show good levels of concentration when activities engage them. They demonstrate an early interest in mathematics and literacy. For example, children recognise numerals in their play and recite some number names in sequence. They listen attentively to stories read by the childminder and her assistant.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY347591 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10073849 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 - 10 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 26 Date of previous inspection 19 July 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2007 and is located in Ware, Hertfordshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers overnight care and works with three assistants, one on a full-time basis. She provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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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