Griggs, Alfonzina

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 June 2015 19 July 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder knows the children well. Consequently, she is able to provide a rich learning environment with a wide range of resources, which reflect the current interests of the children attending.  The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills well. She uses lots of repetition and modelling of language to describe what children are doing.  The childminder promotes children's independence well. As a result, children are able to effectively manage their self-care skills according to their age and stage of development.  Children feel safe and secure in the setting, because the childminder forms secure attachments with them. They show their affection for the childminder as they frequently cuddle her and will actively seek her help, when they need support.  The childminder demonstrates a strong understanding of how to protect and safeguard children because she has a secure knowledge of safeguarding procedures.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is not always successful in involving parents in sharing more detailed information about children's learning and development on entry. Therefore, she is not able to use these contributions to support the planning of individual learning experiences from the start.  On occasion, the childminder leaves insufficient time for young children to respond to questions before answering for them.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 maximise opportunities to involve parents in sharing more detailed information regarding children's learning from the start  enhance teaching further, by allowing children time to think and respond to questions before giving them the answer too quickly.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed general play and the snack and lunch time routines, in both rooms and the garden. She spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of household members, and a range of other documentation. First-aid and safeguarding training certificates were viewed.  The inspector held joint discussions with the childminder in relation to observations of the children's play, learning and progress.  The inspector reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder's quality of teaching is good. She provides children with a child-centred environment where they are able to flourish. The childminder supports their mathematical development as she uses everyday opportunities to count. For example, they count the number of birthday cards displayed. Children's early reading skills are promoted as they see their name, letters and numbers, displayed around the setting at their eye level. These activities lay the foundations for children's learning when they start nursery and school. On occasion, the childminder will ask children questions and not leave enough time for them to formulate their response, before she answers for them. The childminder uses her good knowledge of the children and her planned observations to inform her assessments and to plan for children's next steps. Consequently, children become competent learners and make good progress. Detailed information about children's likes and interests is

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who attend. This is good

gathered initially to enable the childminder to meet their needs. However, she does not always gather information regarding children's learning and development to support her in identifying children's starting points on entry to the setting.

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good

The childminder provides a caring and nurturing environment, where children are happy and settled. They are content to play and explore on their own and show care and concern for others. For example, one child was observed getting a tissue from the box to give to another child. Regular visits to toddler groups help children develop good social skills, as they play alongside other children of their own age. The childminder uses festivals and special celebrations to enable them to develop a wider awareness and understanding of the world around them. Children learn appropriate hygiene practices through the daily routine. Children are familiar with the routine, finding their shoes when the childminder says they are going outside. Young children become independent learners, feeding themselves with a spoon, and expressing their needs and wishes to the childminder.

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provision is good

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. She regularly assesses her home for risks and when going on outings to ensure children are kept safe. The childminder reflects on her practice and seeks the views of the parents to support her in this. For example, she has changed children's sleeping pattern throughout the day to ensure they sleep through the night at home. She completes observations effectively and monitors her assessments of children. As a result, she is able to identify gaps in children's learning and ensure she narrows them. The childminder improves her practice, by discussing good practice with other childminders and through accessing online training. For example, she recently completed some training on positive management of behaviour. This led her to revise the strategies she uses to manage children's behaviour more effectively.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY331590 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 862490 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 July 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Bishop's Stortford. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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

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