Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26/06/2013 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

 Children demonstrate they are secure in the childminder's welcoming, child orientated home environment.  The childminder has organised her home and garden to encourage children to explore and investigate.  The childminder demonstrates a good level of commitment to ongoing improvement. She reflects on her own practice effectively to promote her own professional development.  The childminder plans activities to reflect the individual development and learning needs of each child.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The children do not practice emergency evacuation, meaning they do not know the procedure that they need to follow in the event of an emergency.  The childminder has not fully developed plans for children to learn about and gain an understating of similarities and differences between themselves and others.

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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

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged 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 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  scheduled 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

 The inspector observed the children as they played.  The inspector looked at a sample of documents including planning.  The inspector and childminder completed a joint observation.  The inspector and childminder discussed safeguarding and protecting children.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2011 She lives with her husband and school aged children. They live in a house in the London Borough of Hillingdon. The living area and bathroom on the ground floor are used for childminding purposes. There is also a dedicated play room on the first floor. An enclosed garden is available for outside play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There are currently five children on roll in the early years age range.

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

 plan activities and events to develop children's understanding of the similarities and differences between themselves and others

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

 practice emergency evacuation drills with children.

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who attend

The childminder creates a warm, welcoming and stimulating environment for the children in her care. She completes observations of the children recording their interests and stages of development. This means she can plan activities that challenge and capture the interest of the children. In addition, children are fully engaged in their play and make good progress in their learning and development. For example, the children have a wonderful as they play in the garden exploring the resources. They are delighted as they play football with the childminder who positively encourages the children to kick the ball to her. There is lots of laughter as they play football.

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who attend

Children are building their skills of independence. They are encouraged to feed themselves using utensils and to understand why they need to drink if they are thirsty. Children are developing skills, such as showing care for each other negotiating and sharing. Children benefit from the caring calm consistent and reassuring interaction they share with the childminder. The childminder plans exciting activities both in and out of the home. Children have a wonderful time visiting local farms and duck ponds to feed the ducks. However, the childminder has not planned activities that support children's understanding of differences and similarities between themselves and others. They persist at their chosen activity for example, climbing on the trampoline looking to the childminder for support and encouragement as they bounce up and down. The childminder makes sure that all the children she cares for are included and has developed a play room to allow children to

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who attend

choose where they wish to play. The childminder encourages children's language as they play using the correct terms for the tools they are using.

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who attend

Children have good opportunities to develop their imaginations and creative skills. They can use a range of dressing up clothes and have fun as they pretend to be hairdressers. The childminder encourages children to develop skills of independence for example, how to put on their shoes and fasten buttons on their coats. Labels and letters around the home encourage children to recognise their own name. These skills successfully prepare the children for their next steps in learning.

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

Children demonstrate they feel safe and secure with the childminder. For example, they demonstrate a developing confidence in making their own choices known to her. The childminder responds with kindness and enthusiasm. The childminder has made her home and garden safe which allows children move around safely and develop an awareness of their own safety. Although the childminder has a evacuation procedure the children have not practiced it. This means they do not know the procedure that they need to follow in the event of an emergency.

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

The childminder uses an activity in the garden to remind children about safety, reminding them to take care as they get on and off the trampoline. In addition, the childminder also uses this activity to encourage children to gain an awareness of their own health and hygiene by encouraging them to wash their hands before they eat their meal. The childminder praises children as they remember to turn around as they climb down the step to the garden.

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

Children behave very well, as they learn boundaries and expected behaviour. They are busy and very involved in their play and generally work well together. The childminder demonstrates affection towards the children and she clearly enjoys their company. There is lots of laughter and fun as they play together. Communication with parents is effective, which means that the childminder is able to successfully support children's individual needs.

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provision

The childminder is very confident and enthusiastic in her role. She has worked very hard to establish a well-organised, child-orientated environment for the children. She has made effective use of self-evaluation and has identified areas where she intends to implement improvements. For example, she is considering ways she can improve her garden to allow the children to enjoy outdoor experiences in all weathers. In addition, the childminder has enrolled on a childcare course, which has inspired her to develop her childminding service to benefit the children in her care. The childminder understands her responsibilities relating to safeguarding. She is aware of the procedures to follow if any concerns arise. She uses risk assessments effectively in the home and garden. The childminder is vigilant in her supervision of the children. When out in the community the childminder talks to the children about safety. For example, the children know they can run a certain distance from

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provision

her before stopping at certain points. This means children are safe when they are on outings.

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provision

The childminder has organised the space in her home to allow the children to move safely and with confidence. The arrangement of the toys and resources allows the children to make independent choices about their play and activities. The childminder closely monitors the children's progress through observations and activities that excite and challenge them. The childminder is aware of the need to complete the two-year-old progress check when caring for children in the two to three years age group. The childminder has a good partnership with parents she has built an effective two-way verbal flow of information between herself and the parents. The childminder also provides written feedback to parents if they request it. This results in parents being part of their child's day. The childminder works in partnership with other professionals where care and learning is provided. For example, she uses information about school activities to plan consistent

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provision

exciting activities for the children to purposefully extend their learning and development. In addition; she understands her role in supporting children who have special needs and or disabilities.

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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 action. 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 EY429438 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 920504 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection not applicable

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: 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, which are usually the childminder’s 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

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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