Childminder in Hertfordshire

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

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

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder has not fulfilled her statutory duty to complete and write a written summary of children's progress for all children aged between two and three in her care. Children's development and confidence is appropriately promoted as they take part in a range of activities guided and led by the childminder. However, the childminder regularly stops activities the children are enjoying to enable them to move on to the next activity she has planned. This restricts opportunities for the children to explore, practise newly acquired skills and to develop their own play, ideas and creativity.

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The provision requires improvement

Children demonstrate that they enjoy adult-guided activities and that they are making progress in the childminder's care. Children develop their hand-to-eye coordination and physical strength as they manipulate and mould dough. They use language, such as 'squidgy', to describe the texture of the dough. Children, with encouragement from the childminder, sing familiar songs and rhymes, such as 'Five little monkeys jumping on the bed' and 'Old McDonald had a farm'. They enjoy listening to stories and can talk about what they see on each page. Children concentrate as they use scissors with growing precision. They demonstrate sound counting skills. Children make pretend waffles in the sand. They are able to identify which number comes next if they make one more waffle, and that cutting their waffle in half makes two pieces.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has made improvements since the last inspection. For example, she has expanded her knowledge of child protection procedures and obtained the required paediatric first-aid qualification. Additionally, the childminder now maintains accident records and a record of children's attendance. However, some required records are not easily accessible and available. For example, at the time of the inspection, the childminder could not find her public liability insurance certificate. The childminder was required to telephone her insurance company for verification at the inspection, and some of the children's records could not be found. Additionally, the certificate of registration is not displayed to parents. This compromises the effective management of the provision. n The childminder structures the curriculum to support and build on what children know and can already do. However, she has not completed the required written

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summary of children's progress and development, which is a legal requirement. The childminder provides many adult guided activities. However, opportunities to enable children to make decisions for themselves and to independently develop their own play and ideas are restricted. n The childminder completes required mandatory training and has accessed additional training to develop her knowledge and skills. For example, the

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need to do better?

3 December 2021 childminder has completed communication and language training. This has supported her to develop children's communication and language skills. n A welcoming and friendly atmosphere greets children and their families. Children happily enter the childminder's home on arrival, and develop appropriate attachments with the childminder and her family. n Children are appropriately supported by the childminder to manage their feelings and behaviours. The childminder encourages children to be kind and considerate to one another, to follow instructions and to share resources. Children receive praise for their efforts and achievements, which promotes their confidence. n Children gain an understanding of healthy lifestyles and enjoy playing outside in the fresh air. They enthusiastically jump and splash in puddles and enjoy swinging backwards and forwards on the swing in the local park. Children wash

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their hands at appropriate times and are supported to understand the importance of good oral health. n Parents state that they appreciated the childminder's support in settling their children at her setting, particularly following the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. Information regarding the children's day and progress is shared at drop off and collection times, and through electronic contact.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a sound knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse, including wider aspects of safeguarding. This includes if children are being exposed to extremist views and beliefs. The childminder understands how to make a referral if she is concerned about a child in her care. This keeps children safe and supports their well-being. The childminder completes daily risk assessments to ensure her home is safe and secure. She supports children to learn to take responsibility for their personal safety. For example, she teaches children to cross the road safely and about the dangers of vehicles.

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Due date

ensure a review of children's progress and a written summary of their development is completed for all children aged between two and three years 31/12/2021

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Due date

ensure all records are easily accessible and available for inspection 31/12/2021

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Due date

3 December 2021 ensure opportunities are provided to enable children to lead and develop their own play, ideas and creativity. 31/12/2021

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2570931 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10201416 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 5 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 17 June 2021

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020 and lives in Kings Langley. She operates all year round from 9am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a level 3 childcare qualification.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken this into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of her home that children access. They discussed how the childminder organises her setting and plans the curriculum and experiences for children. n The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. She observed children taking part in activities with the childminder, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The childminder shared a sample of documents with the inspector. This included evidence of training and the suitability of those living on the premises. n The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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Inspection activities

3 December 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

3 December 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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