Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19/10/2012 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: Not Applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder supports children's communication and language development very well. She makes good use of resources to engage their interest and support their individual needs.  The childminder plans for children's individual needs very well. She provides tailored support to help them make progress towards the early learning goals.  Children's behaviour is promoted consistently as she provides a sensitive approach appropriate to their age and stage of development.  Children have good opportunities for physical play and welcome opportunities four outdoor play after periods of concentration.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Opportunities for working in partnership with other providers of the Early Years Foundation Stage are not fully developed to complement learning in the settings where children spend more time.  Although children enjoy playing in the large garden this is not organised so children can participate in activities that cover all areas of learning.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are scheduled:  at least once in every inspection cycle. The current cycle ends on 31 July 2016  more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged as inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage; or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised for inspection where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 Throughout the inspection the inspector observed the childminder and the minded child in the living room, bathroom and the garden.  Children's individual records and profiles were viewed  The childminder's policies were viewed

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Inspection activities

 Safeguarding, child protection and self-evaluation were discussed with the childminder

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Inspection activities

 Discussion took place regarding the individual needs and progress of the child on roll

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2012. She lives with her husband, two adult children and two younger children aged nine and five years. They live in a house in the NW7 area of the London Borough of Barnet. Children access the living room and toilet on the ground floor. They also have access to the garden for outdoor play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is currently caring for one child on a part-time basis.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 develop partnerships with other providers of the Early Years Foundation Stage in order to determine the type of support that can be offered to complement learning

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 extend opportunities for children to learn outdoors by creating opportunities for learning in all areas of development

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who attend

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the seven areas of learning. She promotes children's learning and development well as she plans activities based on their interests which support their individual learning needs. She gathers useful information at the start of the placement so she can plan for children's next steps in their learning. The childminder carries out regular observations and assessments so she can plan activities to help them make further progress towards the early learning goals. She has developed profiles containing photos and examples of their involvement in activities. This provides very useful information for parents as it contains examples of how children are making progress.

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who attend

The childminder has a good awareness of how to implement the progress checks at age two years. She has high expectations of all children and as a result discusses with parents how best she can meet their individual needs. She follows advice from other agencies working with children to support their development. Consequently, children's individual needs are very well supported.

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who attend

Children's language development is fostered during regular conversations and a range of activities to engage children and support their communication skills. For example, she introduces children to new and familiar songs and action rhymes using useful resources on her computer. As a result, children listen with interest joining in with the actions for their favourite songs. She captures their interest further using animal puppets. Children are encouraged to name the animals and imitate the noises they make. As a result, children are making progress in their communication skills. Children are learning about numbers during counting songs. While they count up to five and sometimes ten they learn that a group of things changes in quantity when something is taken away. The childminder plans well for children's physical development. Individual support and attention is provided for children who need extra help to develop fine motor skills. They thoroughly enjoy

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who attend

opportunities for vigorous outdoor play as they run, climb and slide in the garden. They practice movement skills as they play with balls and roll hoops in the large outdoor area. The childminder organises their day well so children have opportunities to concentrate, be energetic and to relax. This supports their overall development. Children's interest in technology is encouraged when the childminder uses a computer for songs and rhymes. They enjoy opportunities for using technological toys including toy laptops.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder supports children's emotional needs as she provides them with a secure settling in period. Furthermore, she obtains useful information from parents about their individual needs. Consequently, children settle well as the childminder knows them very well. They receive good support to promote their good behaviour. The childminder regular praises them during activities, which helps promote their self-esteem. When children occasionally become frustrated, the childminder soothes them as she provides them with explanations as to why they may be feeling upset. For example, they may be feeling tired. Consequently, children settle easily as their individual personalities and needs are understood. The childminder helps children to feel comfortable with the routine and prepares them for change. She gently reminds them when lunch will be ready so they know they will need to have a break from what they are doing.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote children's safety and well- being. Regular risk assessments of the home ensure that hazards are removed so children can move around comfortably. Furthermore, outings are planned so that children are kept safe as risks are identified in advance. The childminder supports children's good health as she provides healthy meals and snacks and ensures children are able to access fresh drinking water when they are thirsty. Children learn the importance of regular hand washing during their day. The childminder provides them with good opportunities to learn how to do this independently.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children practice independence skills as they help themselves to the effective range of toys and equipment in this welcoming environment. Furthermore, the childminder organises activities to meet their individual needs and interests. They thoroughly enjoy opportunities to play outdoors using equipment to develop their physical skills however, the outdoors have not been organised to include activities and resources to cover all areas of learning.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children benefit from attendance at various local drop-in groups as they begin to socialise with other children. They demonstrate their enjoyment of songs and action rhymes they have learned at groups. For example, when they hear them again with the childminder, they excitedly follow the actions. They enjoy jumping up and down to demonstrate they are awake like the bunnies in the song

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provision

The childminder is very well organised and has a clear understanding of her responsibilities in meeting both the safeguarding and welfare requirements and the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has useful policies and procedures, which help, ensure the safety and wellbeing of the children and underpin her service. The childminder has a good knowledge of how to observe and assess children's development. She continues to monitor the program of activities she provides for children to ensure this supports them to make progress towards the early learning goals.

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provision

The childminder conscientiously identifies areas of strength and areas for improvement in her service. She demonstrates a proactive approach as she seeks out activities and resources to support children's individual learning and development. She is keen to continue to develop her service and the care she provides through further training with her early years service.

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provision

The childminder has established positive relationships with parents. Formal systems for parents to feedback how they feel about her service are planned but have not yet been established. However, the childminder reports parents tell her they are happy with her service and the care their children receive. She shares her policies and procedures with them so they are aware of her responsibilities as a childminder. Good communication with parents means she has a good understanding of children's individual needs. Parents are encouraged to share information from outside agencies about their children's development. The childminder uses these details very well when planning for their individual needs. Furthermore, she has organised her own systems for seeking advice and support from agencies where necessary to support individual work with children. However, partnerships with other providers of the Early Years Foundation Stage are not as

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provision

successful to complement children's learning where they spend most of their time.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Satisfactory Satisfactory provision is performing less well than expectations in one or more of the key areas. It requires improvement in order to be good. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be inspected again within 12 months of the date of this inspection.

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Grade Judgement Description

Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY437297 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 783121 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted', which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises that are usually their own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

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