Childminder in Hertfordshire

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder does not demonstrate a secure knowledge of all the requirements of her registration. She does not engage with professional development opportunities to ensure that her knowledge remains up to date. As a result, there are breaches to the requirements. n Although the childminder has attended a child protection training course, she does not have secure and up-to-date knowledge and understanding of how to safeguard children. The childminder is not secure in her knowledge of the appropriate action to take, or who to contact, if she has concerns about children in her care or in the event of an allegation about herself or a household member. The childminder is not familiar with the 'Prevent' duty. This weak safeguarding knowledge compromises children's safety and well-being. n The childminder is unable to demonstrate that she holds a valid paediatric first- aid certificate or has appropriate insurance in place to cover her premises. She is

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unable to produce her registration certificate, and, as a result, this is not displayed in her setting for parents. These are requirements of the childminder's registration. n The childminder demonstrates knowledge of how to plan and implement a curriculum that promotes children's learning in all areas. She understands the importance of incorporating children's interests to plan enjoyable experiences. She demonstrates knowledge of how to use assessment to monitor children's progress and explains how she will use this information to plan learning to support children's individual needs. n The childminder recognises the benefits of sharing information about children's development with parents to help them support and extend children's learning at home. She understands the importance of sharing information with other settings that children attend, to provide continuity in their care and learning. n The childminder knows the importance of carrying out risk assessments to help

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promote children's safety. She describes how she will carry out daily risk assessments of her home and garden to identify and remove any possible hazards. n The childminder understands the importance of encouraging children to adopt a healthy lifestyle through healthy eating, being physically active and understanding good oral health.

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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

undertake professional development opportunities to increase knowledge and understanding of the early years foundation stage requirements 18/12/2023

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improve safeguarding knowledge and understanding, including the appropriate action to take, and who to contact, in the event of a concern about a child or an allegation about an adult at the setting 18/12/2023

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Due date

improve knowledge and understanding of the 'Prevent' duty 18/12/2023

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implement and follow a safeguarding policy, to safeguard children from abuse and neglect 18/12/2023

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Due date

provide evidence of a valid paediatric first-aid certificate 18/12/2023

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Due date

provide evidence of appropriate insurance to cover the premises where childminding is provided 04/12/2023

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Due date

ensure that the registration certificate is displayed for parents. 18/12/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2612684 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10301058 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021 and lives in Hoddesdon. She operates all year round from 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder 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 the setting. n The inspector and the childminder viewed areas of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and carry out observations, assessments and planning. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to provide activities and experiences to support children's learning. n The inspector reviewed relevant documentation.

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Inspection activities

6 November 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

6 November 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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