Childminder in Hertfordshire

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder does not have the capacity to improve the quality of the early years provision. She has failed to address the actions raised at the last inspection. The childminder's safeguarding knowledge is inadequate. She does not know the possible signs and symptoms which may indicate that children are at risk of harm or abuse. The childminder fails to understand her role to protect children from radicalisation and extremist behaviour. She is not aware of the local safeguarding partnership procedures to follow should she have any concerns about children in her care. Consequently, children's safety and welfare are compromised. n Risk assessment procedures are poor and do not identify all possible hazards. The childminder fails to ensure that her premises are safe for children. The areas of her home children access, including the living room, hall and kitchen, remain cluttered with many potential hazards. For example, in the kitchen, there

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are plastic bags, along with food boxes and bottles left on the floor. The childminder has failed to identify the risks to children when they play in her front garden. For example, broken metal frames are left within children's reach near the front door. Children's safety is not assured. n The childminder does not ensure that her premises are fit for purpose and suitable for the ages of children cared for. The overall floor space is extremely cluttered. This limits children's ability to play freely and safely. Piles of magazines, books, and paperwork inside numerous plastic carrier bags occupy much of the available space, including the floor. Toys are uninviting and hide additional hazards behind them. For example, glass picture frames are at children's level propped up behind toys. n The childminder has a poor understanding of the learning and development requirements. She does not recognise the importance of finding out children's

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starting points to enable her to plan suitable next steps in their learning. The childminder is unaware of the legal requirement to complete a progress check for every child aged between two and three years. She is unable to explain how she would identify and assess children's achievements to ensure that they are ready for the next stage in their learning. This means that children are unable to make suitable levels of progress. n There are suitable partnerships with parents. The childminder keeps in contact with them verbally, via email and through text messages. Parents let the childminder know if there are any changes to children's arrival or departure times, or if they are unwell and will not attend. n The childminder now keeps a daily record of children's hours of attendance. She discussed how she would make contact with other settings that children also attend in order to promote continuity in their care.

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3 August 2022 There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Due date

take prompt action to ensure a good knowledge and understanding of all safeguarding matters, including signs and symptoms of possible abuse and the risk to children from radicalisation and extremist behaviour 31/08/2022

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ensure risk assessment identifies and minimises all hazards to children, indoors and outdoors 31/08/2022

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take prompt action to ensure that the premises are fit for purpose, so that the space is suitable for the ages of children cared for and that all areas are free from clutter 31/08/2022

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ensure the premises are organised to provide children with the required space as laid out in the legal requirements of the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage. 31/08/2022

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3 August 2022 take action to obtain an accurate understanding of each child's level of achievement, interests and learning styles, and use the information to plan learning experiences that are tailored to meet each child's needs 31/08/2022

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take action to develop a suitable understanding of the required progress check for children aged between two and three years. 31/08/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number 149619 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10220620 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 7 January 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1995 and lives in Hitchin, Hertfordshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder spoke to the inspector to demonstrate her understand of the safeguarding and welfare, and the learning and development requirements.

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Inspection activities

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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