Hamdan, Meriem

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 09/09/2014 19/09/2013

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 4 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 delivers good teaching by providing a wide range of activities linked to each of the seven areas of learning. These are interesting and challenging and enable children to explore, experiment and make choices for themselves.  The childminder places high priority on children's safety. She has a secure knowledge and understanding about her role and responsibility to protect children and keep them safe from harm.  The childminder has established effective partnerships with parents and other key persons in the children's lives. This benefits children by providing consistency and coherence at home, in other settings and with the childminder.  Children have established strong bonds and attachments with the childminder. This promotes their feelings of safety and security and they display good levels of confidence and self-esteem.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Children's opportunities to further develop their growing physical skills are not yet fully enhanced.

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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 spoke to and interacted with the childminder and children throughout the inspection.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the environment, resources and equipment provided and how effectively they are used to support children's play and learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector examined a selection of information and documentation relating to the suitability of adults, children's safeguarding, welfare and developmental progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector and childminder jointly observed and discussed children's learning and development during an outdoor child-led activity.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2008 on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her husband and four children, aged 17, 14, 11 and nine years, in a house in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire. The whole of the ground floor and a first floor bedroom are used for childminding. Children's outdoor play opportunities are provided through using the garden and occasional visits to local parks. The childminder attends activities at the local children's centre. She visits the shops and park on a regular basis. The childminder collects children from the local schools and pre-schools. There are currently six children attending, two of whom are in the early years age group who attend for a variety of sessions. The childminder works all year round, between the hours of 5am and 6.30pm, with the exception of family holidays. She supports children who speak English as an additional language. The childminder is a

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Information about the setting

member of the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years.

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

 provide additional opportunities for children to be challenged in their physical skills and competence in using large scale equipment.

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who attend

The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She delivers effective teaching, which is based on a good understanding of how children learn. The childminder regularly observes children and uses the information to assess their progress, based on their individual starting points. The childminder effectively supports children to develop their communication and language through play and discussion. For example, she asks the children lots of open-ended questions around their play. Children show that they are developing their thinking and problem solving when they respond to the childminder. They tell her about the shapes and colours of the pretend spiders and men they make from play dough. Children who speak English as an additional language are making progress in their speaking skills. The childminder uses a selection of words from their home language, in addition to sign language and gestures, to support their

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who attend

understanding. She reinforces this by repeating the word or sentence in English. The childminder provides a wide range of interesting activities, which support children's good progress across the prime and specific areas of learning. They regularly play and explore in the garden, where they use bikes, slides, tunnels and tents. Although, children occasionally visit the park to extend their already good physical skills using large scale equipment, there are fewer opportunities for children to enhance skills further within the childminder's own outdoor space. In the garden children also plant, tend and harvest a good selection of fruit and vegetables. They have daily opportunities to learn about nature, the seasons and weather. Children display increasing levels of confidence and independence as they access and decide what toys and activities to play with.

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who attend

The childminder effectively uses regular observations, which clearly identify children's individual next steps in their learning and development. This information, in conjunction with complementing learning topics from children's pre-schools, is effectively used to provide future challenging activities. The activities provided by the childminder are securely based on children's current interests and enable them to extend their learning and development. Children regularly attend pre-school activity groups, which enables them to get used to learning and interacting in group situations. The childminder praises children's good social skills and uses positive reinforcement to ensure that children develop and adopt the attitude, skills and confidence they need to be good learners. Children feel a sense of pride when they receive certificates for good behaviour and efforts. As a result, children are displaying positive attitudes and dispositions to learning

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who attend

and, consequently, they are effectively prepared for school.

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who attend

Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder encourages them to be actively involved in their child's learning. Parents and the childminder speak on a daily basis and share information and observations about children's achievements and progress. Parents participate in their children's learning by sharing what their children do at home and discuss their next steps in their learning and development. As a result, children's learning and development is successfully promoted due to good communication and consistency between the childminder and parents.

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

The childminder provides a well-resourced and welcoming environment where children grow in confidence and self-esteem. Children have formed close relationships and affectionate bonds with the childminder and her family. The childminder interacts with them at their level and she values their affection. This is shown in the good way that children behave, as they are happy and content in her care. Consequently, children's emotional well-being, confidence and self-esteem are successfully promoted. Children freely choose and select from a wide range of equipment, toys and resources. This is effective in promoting their independence and supports them to make decisions for themselves. They smile and laugh as they play, showing that they enjoy their time with the childminder. As a result, children exhibit the skills and confidence which they need to show that they are emotionally well prepared for their eventual move on to other settings

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

Children quickly feel secure and happy in the childminder's home. This is due to the individually tailored settling-in procedures and good partnerships with parents. The childminder's regular and effective links with parents ensures that children's routines, care needs and well-being are successfully supported. The childminder regularly talks with the children's parents to ensure that she has a good understanding about the children in her care. Children show that they have strong attachments with her and they clearly enjoy being in the childminder's company. Children are developing a good awareness of assessing risks and keeping themselves safe. They competently put on their own shoes when they choose to play in the garden and remove them when they return back into the home. Children's independence is promoted by the childminder who gives them clear directions and encouragement, which promotes their confidence to try to do things for

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

themselves while being aware of hazards. Consequently, children understand how to keep themselves safe while exploring.

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

Children have opportunities to take part in a range of physical exercise indoors and outside. They show that they are adopting good routines in their own personal hygiene, by independently using the potty or toilet and washing their hands afterwards. Children are learning about healthy eating as they grow their own fruit and vegetables in the garden. This supports their understanding about leading healthy lifestyles.

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provision

The childminder has made significant improvements since the last inspection and has met the notice to improve and implemented the actions set at the last inspection. This has resulted in the childminder improving her knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has undertaken risk assessments to ensure children's safety and has sought the views of parents and children as part of her self-evaluation process. In addition, the childminder has established effective links and partnerships with all significant persons in the children's lives. This has resulted in effective observations and assessments of the children and has enabled the childminder to shape their learning experiences in order for them to make good progress. The childminder is effective in meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements because she ensures that suitable checks are carried out on all adults in her home. Additionally, she conducts robust risk assessments inside her home and when

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provision

outside on trips and outings. The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of her responsibilities and the procedures to be followed in the event of a child protection concern. As a result, children are effectively safeguarded.

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provision

The childminder effectively evaluates the quality of teaching that she provides. She does this by assessing the progress that children make based on their starting points, against the typical expectations for their age. She uses a wide range of interesting activities and resources, which capture children's interest in a variety of learning experiences based around the seven areas of learning. The childminder has improved her knowledge and practice since the last inspection and continues to improve her provision for early years by attending further training and by linking with other early years professionals.

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provision

The childminder has established effective partnerships with parents and with other settings that children attend. This ensures that children's needs are met cooperatively. Records of children's progress, supported by verbal discussion, enable parents and other providers to have a detailed understanding of children's time spent with the childminder. As a result, the children receive a consistent approach in their care, welfare and learning. The childminder seeks the views of the children, parents and other professionals, in order to help her to evaluate the strengths and areas for further improvement in her practice.

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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 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. We re-inspect nurseries and pre-schools judged as requires improvement within 12 months of the date of inspection. 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

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Grade Judgement Description

is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. Met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. 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 EY365884 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 963308 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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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

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