Childminder in Hertfordshire

This provision does not meet requirements

n Since registration, the childminder has failed to meet and maintain the requirements of the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage'. The childminder has failed to address recommendations raised at previous inspections. She lacks the ability to reflect on her provision and does not seek to engage in professional development opportunities to improve her practice and quality of the early years provision. In addition, she is unable to provide access to her registration certificate. n The childminder's knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children is inadequate. She does not know the possible signs and symptoms that may indicate that children are at risk of harm or abuse. The childminder fails to understand her role to protect children from safeguarding issues, such as radicalisation and or extremist behaviour. She is not aware of the local safeguarding partnership procedures to follow should she have any concerns

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about children in her care. She does not know about her duty to inform the local authority designated officer of allegations made against any adult living or working in the setting. n The childminder has a poor understanding of how children learn and develop. She does not demonstrate an understanding of how to tailor children's learning and care to meet their individual needs, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The childminder does not understand the importance of creating strong partnerships with parents. This includes gathering important information about children's starting points and their interests from parents when children first start. The childminder is unaware of the requirement to complete progress checks for children aged between two and three years of age. She, therefore, does not have knowledge of how to use assessment as a tool to identify any areas of a child's development that may need extra support.

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder does not understand enough about children's emotional development and how effective settling-in procedures help children to separate from their parents. She has limited knowledge of how to develop secure bonds with children to promote their emotional well-being and independence. n The childminder does not fully recognise the importance of children's communication and language development. She does not have a sufficient range of books for children to enjoy and help widen their vocabulary. However, the childminder does know some ways in which she would support children who speak English as an additional language by using words from their home language to support their understanding.

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This provision does not meet requirements

13 June 2023 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, how to manage allegations against yourself or a family member and the risk to children from radicalisation and extremist behaviour 07/07/2023

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ensure that appropriate professional development opportunities are undertaken to improve knowledge and understanding of how to provide a well- designed curriculum for children 07/07/2023

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improve knowledge about the importance of developing strong relationships with parents as partners in their children's education 07/07/2023

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ensure the certificate of registration is available upon request. 07/07/2023

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13 June 2023 improve knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements and how to plan for children's learning and assess their progress 03/07/2023

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take action to develop a suitable understanding of the required progress check for children aged between two and three years 03/07/2023

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obtain and demonstrate appropriate skills and knowledge, particularly with regard to teaching and how to deliver good quality experiences for children that cover all areas of learning 03/07/2023

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improve knowledge and understanding of the support that can be given to children with special educational needs and disabilities 03/07/2023

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improve knowledge about children's emotional development and how this can be supported, especially when settling in. 03/07/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number 130407 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10285568 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 11 October 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1993 and lives in Watford. She works with assistants. The childminder currently only cares for children during the school holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider 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 their evaluation of their setting. n The childminder and the inspector viewed areas of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she will support children's learning and development. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of those living in the premises. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements when childminding.

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Inspection activities

13 June 2023 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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