Childminder in Hertfordshire

Not met (with actions)

Previous inspection Not Met (enforcement)

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder fails to demonstrate an understanding of how to support children's learning and development. She has not cared for children in over a year and has not kept up to date with changes to the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage'. n The childminder is not able to demonstrate how she will deliver the educational programmes when she returns to childminding. During the inspection, the childminder acknowledged that before minding again she will need to 'brush up on training'. However, this does not demonstrate that the childminder is ready to care for children immediately, if approached. n The childminder demonstrates a suitable understanding of how to keep children safe, with regard to child protection procedures. She has an appropriate knowledge of signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm and knows the procedures to follow to report concerns. n The childminder understands the importance of children learning about the

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This provision does not meet requirements

world around them. This includes learning about themselves and what makes them different from others. n The childminder understands the reasons why building and maintaining appropriate partnerships with parents and other settings that children attend is important. n Since the last inspection, the childminder has ensured that the action previously issued has been met. She has supplied Ofsted with the required information about household members in order for suitability checks to be carried out. n The childminder is able to explain how risks would be minimised before childminding again. However, she is not intending to care for children from her current premises.

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This provision does not meet requirements

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

18 July 2023 improve knowledge and understanding of child development and how children learn to ensure that all children make good progress 30/08/2023

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Due date

develop knowledge of the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage' in order to meet the requirements and develop an appropriate curriculum to ensure children benefit from meaningful learning. 30/08/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2570931 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10302584 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 0 Date of previous inspection 17 November 2022

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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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about her understanding of the requirements for safeguarding and welfare, and learning and development. n The inspector viewed areas of the home used for childminding. The inspector spoke with the childminder about how she will ensure that she has appropriate resources and equipment before she childminds again. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. This included evidence of the provider's first-aid qualification.

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Inspection activities

18 July 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

18 July 2023 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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