Childminder in Hertfordshire

Not met (with actions)

Previous inspection Not Met (enforcement)

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This provision does not meet requirements

n Since the last inspection, the childminder has failed to meet and maintain the requirements of the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage' in relation to learning and development. The childminder has taken some action to improve her understanding of matters relating to child protection. However, she has not accessed relevant professional development opportunities to enable her to demonstrate how she would meet the learning and development needs of children she may care for in the early years age range. n The childminder continues to have a poor understanding of how children learn and develop. Despite actions served at the last inspection, she still does not demonstrate that she knows how to provide children with learning opportunities to meet their individual needs, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The childminder does not demonstrate sufficient knowledge

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This provision does not meet requirements

of how to gather important information about children's development and interests from parents when children first start. While the childminder is aware of the requirement to complete progress checks for children aged between two and three years of age, she does not understand how to complete this, or to share it with parents. She demonstrates poor knowledge of assessment, and how to use this to address any gaps in children's development where they may need further support. n The childminder does demonstrate some improved understanding about how to support children to settle into her care. She is able to explain how she would encourage children's positive behaviour, and how she would deal with any unwanted behaviour in appropriate ways. She is able to demonstrate how she would support children with their independence as they get ready to move to school. She is also able to explain how she would assess her home for risk to

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This provision does not meet requirements

ensure it is safe for any children who may attend, and how she would support their good health through hygiene routines and healthy eating. n The childminder's knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children have improved since the last inspection. She now knows possible signs and symptoms that may indicate that children are at risk of harm or abuse. The childminder is able, through discussion, to show that she understands her role to protect children and is suitably knowledgeable about wider issues such as radicalisation and/or extremist behaviour. She is familiar with the local safeguarding partnership procedures to follow should she have any concerns about children in her care. She also understands her duty to inform the local authority designated officer of allegations made against any adult living or working in the setting.

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This provision does not meet requirements

5 December 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

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 18/02/2024

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Due date

improve knowledge and understanding of the support that can be given to children with special educational needs and/or disabilities 18/02/2024

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Due date

ensure that appropriate professional development opportunities are undertaken to improve knowledge and understanding of how to provide a well- designed curriculum for children 18/02/2024

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Due date

take action to develop a suitable understanding of the required progress check for children aged between two and three years. 18/02/2024

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Setting details

Unique reference number 130407 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10305856 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 13 June 2023

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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 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 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 discussed with the childminder how she intends to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements when childminding. n The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, including evidence of safeguarding training, and suitability checks completed on members of the household.

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Inspection activities

5 December 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

5 December 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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Inspection activities

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