Childminder in Hertfordshire

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder does not assess children's learning to plan activities and experiences that focus on what they need to learn next. She does not provide activities that match children's capabilities or build upon what they already know and can do. Children become bored and lack concentration. Consequently, they do not fully develop the skills and knowledge they need.

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The provision is inadequate

Children are settled in the childminder's care. They are happy, content and comfortable. Children show that they feel safe and secure and form close bonds with the childminder. The childminder provides a well-resourced environment to allow children to make their own choices of play. They know where resources are kept and are confident to help themselves or ask for help if they need it.

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The provision is inadequate

Children enjoy being physically active, developing confidence in their own abilities. The childminder takes children to the local park where they can exercise, run and climb. Children show increasing independence as they learn to do things for themselves. They capably dress themselves and manage their personal care. For example, the childminder supports children with their oral hygiene. Children generally behave well in the childminder's care. She uses clear, positive language to praise and help them understand good behaviour.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has failed to fully address all areas of weakness identified at her last inspection. She has not developed her assessment and planning to precisely focus on children's individual learning and development. This indicates that the childminder does not have the capacity to improve the quality of her curriculum to support and develop children's learning needs. n The childminder does not always take children's likes and dislikes into consideration or build on their previous experiences in her planning. As a result, children take little interest in activities which are not planned effectively to ignite their curiosity or provide sufficient challenge to progress their learning and development. n The childminder does not always take into account information gathered from other professionals to plan and support further learning opportunities for children. Therefore, continuity in children's ongoing development is not fully

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considered. n Children learn about hygiene routines and how to contribute to their good health. They wash their hands before having snacks and meals. Children sit at the table enjoying healthy, home-cooked food and learn about nutritious snacks. n Children enjoy fresh air and outdoor activities when they play in the garden. The childminder takes them on outings to the park, where they explore climbing on

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17 June 2021 larger equipment. She supervises them taking risks and keeping themselves safe when playing on the zip wire. Children love visits to the farm to see the animals. The childminder uses these experiences to encourage and develop children's language by talking about their outings, what they see and what they do. n The childminder models language well to help develop children's speech and communication. She makes eye contact and looks at children face to face to encourage their speaking skills. The childminder asks the children questions to encourage them to think and promotes conversation skills. She reads books with the children and encourages them to retell the story in their own words. The childminder repeats words, letters and pronunciations throughout the day to develop children's learning. n The childminder has positive relationships with parents, regularly sharing information about their child. Parents are complimentary about the care their

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children receive. For example, they comment on how caring and wonderful the childminder is and how much their children love attending. Parents appreciate the support given throughout the COVID-19 (coronavirus) lockdown and how children are taught to be respectful and know how to behave.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to protect children in her care. She keeps her knowledge of safeguarding up to date through regular training. The childminder is able to identify signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She understands how to record and report concerns about children's welfare to the relevant agencies. The childminder is aware of the action to take in the event of an allegation being made against herself or a family member. She conducts risk assessments to ensure that her premises are safe and secure.

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Due date

ensure children's individual needs, interests and stages of development are assessed effectively to understand what children know and can do 29/10/2021

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Due date

ensure curriculum planning and teaching are specific to each child's needs, so they can concentrate and learn from activities 29/10/2021

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Due date

17 June 2021 develop relationships with other professionals and use information shared to build on and provide continuity in children's learning. 29/10/2021

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Setting details

Unique reference number 129770 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10086560 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 1 Date of previous inspection 26 November 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Watford, Hertfordshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for public holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in the evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder and the inspector held a learning discussion together to understand how the curriculum is organised. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children during an activity n The inspector sampled a range of documentation.

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Inspection activities

17 June 2021 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

17 June 2021 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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