Childminder in Luton

Not met (enforcement)

Previous inspection Requires improvement

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This provision does not meet requirements

n Although the childminder demonstrates a sound knowledge of safeguarding, she does not make sure that she meets all of the requirements of her registration. On the day of inspection, she was only caring for children before and after school. However, during this time, the childminder was inside her home and left children unsupervised in the driveway, which leads onto a busy road. In addition, she left the gate to the driveway open. The childminder did not take all reasonable steps to prevent unauthorised persons from gaining access to the driveway or prevent children from accessing the road. This does not assure children's safety and welfare. n The childminder demonstrates a secure knowledge of how to develop children's understanding of the world around them, their physical development and social and language skills. She describes how she takes steps to assess children's development and provide experiences to help close any gaps in their learning.

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However, the childminder is unable to provide evidence that she has completed a short, written summary of progress for children aged between two and three years and that this was shared with parents as required. n The childminder describes the suitable steps she would take to manage children's behaviour and support them in learning, to regulate their own feelings and behaviour. However, as part of her risk assessment process, she does not take into account children's ability to follow instructions that help them keep safe. For example, when getting ready to leave the house, the childminder fails to recognise that children have not understood that they should not go onto her driveway without her. n The childminder cannot provide evidence to show that she has followed her complaint procedures and supplied a written response within 28 days, as required. The childminder does not maintain records appropriately. She has

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This provision does not meet requirements

failed to ensure that access to sensitive data is only given to those who have a right to see it. Additionally, she has not retained records relating to a child who has recently left her setting and has not considered her responsibilities to retain this information for a reasonable period of time. n The childminder explains she is keen to improve her knowledge and describes a broad programme of training opportunities that she regularly attends. Nevertheless, her knowledge and practice remain weak in some areas, such as her implementation of risk assessments, her supervision of children and her management of the required documentation. The childminder is not able to maintain all the improvements that she makes to meet children's needs and keep them safe at all times.

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This provision does not meet requirements

18 June 2024 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

ensure that children are appropriately supervised at all times 15/07/2024

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Due date

ensure that children are not exposed to risks, including those relating to the supervision of children before the journey to school 15/07/2024

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ensure that all reasonable steps are taken to prevent unauthorised persons from entering the premises 15/07/2024

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implement a procedure so that written complaints are investigated, the person who made the complaint is notified of the outcome within 28 days and keep a record of any complaints 15/07/2024

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ensure that records are available, and that confidential information and records about children are held securely and only accessible to those who have a right or professional need to see them 15/07/2024

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ensure that records relating to individual children are retained for a reasonable period of time after they have left the provision. 15/07/2024

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Due date

ensure a written summary of children's progress in the prime areas is completed when a child is aged between two and three. 15/07/2024

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492677 Local authority Luton Inspection number 10306018 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 13 Date of previous inspection 11 July 2023

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Luton. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, 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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n We carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following information we received about the provider. n Although there were no children in the early years age range present during the normal school day at the time of this inspection, there were children present who attended solely before and after the school day for a short period of time. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their curriculum. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development, with a particular focus on communication and language. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on

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Inspection activities

18 June 2024 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 June 2024 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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