Adams Zoe

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 develop good attachments to the childminder and often go to her for a cuddle and reassurance. This shows they feel safe in her care. However, their ongoing safety is not assured, as the childminder fails to recognise that all children, including the ones she cares for, could be potentially at risk of abuse or radicalisation.

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The provision is inadequate

Despite the identified weaknesses in safeguarding practice, children demonstrate they feel happy in the childminder's care. They show a strong sense of belonging in the setting and their behaviour is good. Children thoroughly enjoy creative activities and concentrate on what they are doing very well. They use clear descriptive language as they talk about what they can see and feel. For example, they describe glitter as 'sparkly' and 'scratchy'. Children spontaneously help to tidy up using their hands to brush glitter back into bowls.

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The provision is inadequate

Children are developing good independence and are keen to do things for themselves. They skilfully use knives to cut up fruit and are pleased with their achievements. Children enjoy looking at photos of outings they have been on. They gleefully recall their experiences, such as being in the woods and visiting museums. The childminder explains how visits, such as these, promote children's physical health and are important for their well-being, especially through the COVID-19 pandemic.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not have a secure enough understanding of how to implement some of the early years foundation stage requirements. She has failed to meet a number of requirements which relate to safeguarding and children's welfare. This has a negative impact on children's safety and care. n The childminder does not consistently engage in professional development or precisely identify what areas of practice she needs to develop further. She relies on her experience of being a childminder for many years. Consequently, the childminder has not kept her professional knowledge of all requirements and legislation up to date. n Through the COVID-19 pandemic, the childminder found safe ways to stay in touch with children and families. They met together outside and shared electronic messages. This enabled children to stay familiar with the childminder. Since children have returned to the setting, she has taken them on lots of

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outings and met with other childminders and their children. This has enabled them to rebuild their confidence and social skills. n The childminder gives children opportunities to speak for themselves. For example, when questions were asked about the children during the inspection,

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29 November 2021 she asked children to answer. Children are confident to talk about how old they are and what they like to do. n The childminder provides opportunities to help children understand and process events that happen in their lives. For example, she provides dolls, baby resources and equipment, when new babies are expected in children's families. Children display caring natures as they handle the dolls gently. The childminder talks to children about how they help to keep babies safe, such as making sure they are fastened into car seats. n The childminder is aware of where children are in their development. She observes them closely and uses her observations and assessments to identify what children need to learn next. n Parents' comments in children's development books are positive. They state they are pleased with the progress their children are making. The childminder keeps parents updated on children's progress using electronic messages and regular

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discussions. n The childminder helps children to learn about and respect each other. One way she does this is by teaching them about festivals that other children celebrate at home. When children listen to the story about the festival of Hanukkah, the childminder notices some parts of the book are too difficult for children to follow. She joins in with explanations and examples to help children to understand. The childminder uses follow-up activities and discussion to reinforce children's learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder's understanding of child protection issues is weak. She is able to give some examples of signs and symptoms of abuse and she knows how to report these to relevant agencies. The childminder's knowledge of the 'Prevent Duty for England and Wales 2021' is poor. She states that she does not feel this is relevant to the children and families who use her setting. Consequently, she is not alert to signs that children may be at risk of being radicalised. This puts children at significant risk of harm. The childminder has a safeguarding policy in place, however, she does not consider the safe use of mobile phones and cameras in her setting. This further compromises children's safety and welfare.

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Due date

29 November 2021 improve knowledge of safeguarding concerns, especially with regard to recognising signs of children being at risk of being radicalised 20/12/2021

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Due date

improve knowledge of the 'Prevent duty guidance for England and Wales 2021' and implement into policies and practice 20/12/2021

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Due date

ensure that the safeguarding policy includes procedures for the use of mobile phones and cameras. 20/12/2021

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should:

n reflect on and evaluate all aspects of practice, in order to precisely identify what areas of professional development to undertake.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 129119 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10103781 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 4 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 9 July 2013

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1994 and lives in Hatfield, Hertfordshire. She works with her husband who is also a registered childminder. The childminder operates from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She is registered to provide overnight care.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector looked at the areas of the childminder's home that she uses with children and discussed how she operates her practice. n The inspector observed the childminder and her co-minder joining in activities with children and discussed the learning that was taking place with her. n A sample of policies and procedures was looked at by the inspector, which included documents relating to safeguarding and complaints. n The inspector discussed the needs of individual children with the childminder and talked with her about the progress they are making. n The inspector took into account the written views of parents and discussed with the childminder how she reflects on her practice.

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Inspection activities

29 November 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

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