Childminder EY546345

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Inadequate Leadership and management Inadequate Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is inadequate

Children's welfare needs are not met because the childminder is in breach of some safeguarding and welfare requirements. Although the childminder demonstrates a positive attitude to improve, she has not kept up to date with the requirements of her registration.

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The provision is inadequate

Children show that they are content and feel secure in the childminder's care. For example, they snuggle up to her when they begin to feel tired and confidently interact with visitors. The childminder offers fun activities that enable children to immerse themselves creatively. For example, they explore the texture of paint on their hands and are fascinated with how they can create new colours as they mix different-coloured paint together. Children happily hum the tune of their favourite songs to themselves as they busily play.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not have a secure understanding of the requirements of the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage'. Her assistant does not hold a valid paediatric first-aid qualification. The childminder leaves this person in sole care of children for short periods of time. This means that children are at significant risk of harm in the event of an accident because the assistant does not have the relevant knowledge to respond appropriately. n The childminder does not support children to manage their personal needs in order to promote their health. For example, she does not encourage them to wash their hands before eating. In addition, she is not alert to children who put empty food packaging, used by children who are present with minor illnesses, in their mouth. n The childminder discusses with parents how to make a complaint and provides them with the relevant contact details for Ofsted. However, she does not have a

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need to do better?

written statement of procedures to be followed. This is a breach of the childcare register. n The childminder does not evaluate her service well enough to help identify breaches in requirements and areas for improvement. n Despite weaknesses in leadership and some aspects of children's personal development, the childminder has a good overview of the curriculum. The childminder knows the children in her care very well. She takes the time to gather a wealth of information from parents about their children. This helps her to provide valuable opportunities that take good account of children's previous experiences. Children make good progress in their learning within a short space of time. n The childminder encourages children to develop a love of books. For instance, she reads to them and extends their vocabulary as she introduces them to new

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need to do better?

11 November 2019 words in relation to stories, such as 'dandelion'. However, the childminder does not minimise distractions as she reads, to fully promote children's listening and attention skills. n Children behave well and demonstrate a caring attitude towards others. For example, they know to sit at the table to eat, and they share popular toys with each other. n The childminder keeps parents informed of their children's progress on a regular basis. She provides them with ideas to support their children's learning at home. Parents comment positively about the childminder's practice. n Children enjoy daily opportunities to play outside. They develop good strength and stamina and learn to assess risks as they climb apparatus such as a slide. n The childminder is committed to increasing her knowledge. She is currently studying for a foundation degree in early years. As part of this study, the childminder developed knowledge relating to supporting children's welfare. This

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need to do better?

has had a positive impact on her ability to help children to understand and manage their emotions in order to be resilient individuals. The childminder's regular informal supervision with her assistant helps them to build on their teaching skills.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder compromises children's safety and welfare. She has not ensured that her assistant has an appropriate knowledge of administering first aid to children in the event of an emergency or if they have an accident. However, the childminder demonstrates a good knowledge of how to identify signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows what to do if she has a concern about children in her care and the procedure to follow if a referral is required. The childminder provides her assistant with ongoing information to identify children at risk of abuse and the importance of taking the appropriate action.

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Due date

ensure that any assistant who is left in sole charge of children for any period of time holds a relevant first-aid qualification 16/12/2019

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Due date

ensure that necessary steps are taken to promote the good health of children and prevent the spread of infection 25/11/2019

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Due date

11 November 2019 introduce a written statement of procedures to follow in relation to complaints which a parent makes in writing or by email. 25/11/2019

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should:

n review the organisation of activities to better promote the development of children's listening and attention skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY546345 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10108353 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 1 to 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Stevenage. She operates from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday during term time only. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3, and she employs an assistant on a part-time basis.

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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 and the childminder held a discussion to understand how the early years provision and curriculum is organised. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder and she interacted with, and spoke to, children during the inspection. n The inspector discussed the needs of individual children with the childminder and talked with her about the progress they are making. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of the assistant. 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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Inspection activities

11 November 2019 We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

11 November 2019 regulates and inspects to 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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