Luchmun, Cristiane Puzzo

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Inadequate Leadership and management Inadequate Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is inadequate

Children are not adequately safeguarded while in the childminder's care. They play in rooms where there are significant hazards and risks. The childminder and her assistant do not have a robust knowledge of safeguarding. However, children form close bonds with the attentive childminder and her equally supportive assistant. Children and babies settle quickly. Their care and emotional needs are consistently met. Children's behaviour shows that they feel secure as they cuddle up and share stories with the childminder. They respond well to her enthusiastic approach.

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The provision is inadequate

Children behave well. They consider each other's feelings. For example, when they both choose the same doll to play with, they thoughtfully find another doll so they can play together. Children are kind. For example, they find their friends' coats and shoes, and help each other to get ready to play outside. Children have frequent opportunities to develop their independence skills. They receive lots of praise and are encouraged to try tasks which they find difficult at first. Children celebrate their achievements and develop a positive attitude to learning. They learn that their opinion is valued, and that they are important to the childminder. Children are confident. Their personal and social skills are thoughtfully promoted.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has failed to ensure that she has a suitable knowledge and understanding of all safeguarding matters. She has failed to ensure that her assistant understands what to do in the event of any concerns about a child. The childminder and her assistant have failed to update their child protection training. This poses a significant risk to children and compromises their safety and welfare. n The childminder fails to ensure that all areas in her home which are used by children are safe. She does not ensure that risk assessments identify and minimise all potential hazards effectively. For example, there are bottles of toxic cleaning chemicals in drawers which also contain toys that children independently access. In addition, children are left unsupervised in the room, which places them at significant risk of harm. n The childminder does not provide her assistant with effective supervision meetings to help develop his interactions with children further. She does not

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need to do better?

focus on her own or her assistant's ongoing professional development to improve their knowledge and practice. n Partnerships with parents are strong. They comment on how supportive the childminder is and that children are showered with love and attention. The childminder works closely with parents. They regularly review children's progress together. She carefully plans challenging activities to support children's next steps in learning. Children are eager to take part in activities. They make good

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need to do better?

27 February 2020 progress over time and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, or school. n The childminder introduces new words and meanings to children, such as 'opposite,' 'bald' and 'hairy'. Children quickly expand their increasing vocabulary. The childminder thoughtfully builds on children's experiences. This includes their learning at home and at the other settings they attend. For example, children tell their friends about new skills they have learned at home, such as riding balance bikes and gardening. Children are confident communicators. n The childminder naturally supports children's developing mathematical skills. For example, as they enthusiastically sing a song about ducks swimming away, younger children develop their early understanding of numbers. Older children predict how many ducks are left and show how many using their fingers. The childminder understands how to build children's knowledge over time. They

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need to do better?

develop secure numeracy skills as a strong basis for their future learning. n The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She and her assistant model sharing, taking turns and patience. n Children develop their understanding of the importance of healthy lifestyles. They talk about healthy foods and link eating well with growing big and strong. Children benefit from regular fresh air and develop their physical skills as they run and kick balls.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant have failed to ensure their safeguarding knowledge remains current. They have not completed safeguarding training and are unaware of the latest safeguarding guidance. In addition, the assistant does not have a suitable understanding of 'Prevent' duty guidance. The childminder and her assistant do not know how to report child protection concerns or correctly manage any allegations about them, or their family members. These weaknesses significantly compromise children's welfare and safety.

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Due date

improve knowledge and understanding of safeguarding, including how to identify wider safeguarding concerns and local authority reporting procedures 26/03/2020

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Due date

27 February 2020 ensure all assistants have a sound safeguarding knowledge of local reporting procedures and wider safeguarding concerns 26/03/2020

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Due date

ensure necessary steps are taken to identify and minimise risks to children's safety. 26/03/2020

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should:

n implement a targeted plan of professional development to address any weaknesses in knowledge or skills, to improve the experiences and outcomes for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY407298 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10127214 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 11 June 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Hatfield, Hertfordshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with a registered assistant. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for children aged three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector looked around the childminding premises together. The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she arranges her early years provision and curriculum. n The inspector looked at the quality of teaching during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. The inspector observed an adult-led activity and evaluated it with the childminder. n At appropriate times during the inspection, the inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistant and children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of adults living and working on the premises. The inspector held several discussions with the childminder and her assistant. n The inspector spoke to a number of parents and took account of parents' views through written feedback during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

27 February 2020 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

27 February 2020 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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