Childminder, Out-of school day care in Hertfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 June 2015 30 January 2012

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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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder provides fun, high-quality learning experiences for children. For example, she has a magnetic board displayed in the hallway. She collects magnets from each country or town she visits. This encourages effective conversations, about the world. Furthermore, the childminder encourages children to find the country on the displayed world map.  The childminder encourages children to become interested in sport from an early age. Her garden is superbly used with areas for football, tennis and basketball. Consequently, children are developing a good understanding of having a healthy lifestyle.  Children are developing good social skills. The childminder meets regularly with other childminders allowing children to play with others of their own age. Furthermore, the childminder benefits from good support from the other local childminders, and they attend training events together.

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This provision is good

 The childminder has established strong partnerships with parents. They express their very high levels of satisfaction with the care and education that the childminder provides. Children stay with the childminder for many years and positively benefit from her consistent care.  The childminder demonstrates an excellent understanding of how to protect and safeguard children. Through the implementation of effective policies and procedures, she actively promotes children's safety and welfare.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make best use of the partnership with other providers where children attend.

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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

 enhance children's good learning and development, by strengthening the partnership with other providers where children attend, so that precise information about children's achievements and next steps in learning is shared.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder engaging in activities with the children, and at appropriate times, discussed the learning that was taking place.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises and garden, used for childminding.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning documentation, evidence of the suitability of household members, and a range of other documents, including the safeguarding policy.  The inspector took account of the views of the parents and of the childminder's self- evaluation form.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder encourages children to be independent in their learning. They choose their toys from the good range of resources, and have the freedom to play outside when they want to. The childminder joins in children's imaginative play, she follows their lead and plays along with the roles they create for her. For example, the childminder sits outside as children make pretend cups of tea and meals for her. They tell her to close her eyes so she gets a surprise. They enjoy the childminder's response to the meals they have made. This encourages the children to continue in their play. Children demonstrate a good understanding of recognising words. They read names from the childminder's list and with small prompts, work out names they do not recognise. Furthermore, they find magnetic letters to spell out their own and other's names. As a result, children are highly motivated and are developing the key skills for the next stage of their learning, such as at school.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder regularly carries out detailed observations and assessments. She uses these to effectively plan for children's next steps in learning.

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good

Children are very happy, sociable and confident in the childminder's home. They and the childminder have such fun together. Children find enjoyment in all activities and they enjoy being in the childminder's company. Children demonstrate their high levels of self- esteem, as they agree with the childminder when she tells them their picture is better than hers. The childminder recognises when children are becoming tired and encourages them to rest, cuddling a soft toy on the sofa. She promotes children's independence skills well. For example, she gives them a napkin as they eat their lunch, children actively wipe up any food they spill. Children follow good hygiene practices, as they wash their hands at appropriate times. The childminder ensures that they have access to the outdoors each day. They use the large well-equipped garden or visit local parks. These activities enable children to have fun and provide wonderful opportunities for running and exploring.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to keep children safe. She regularly reviews risks in the environment and on outings. The childminder is committed to promoting good quality provision for children. She sources appropriate professional development opportunities through accessing training. For example, she is attending a course about safeguarding children. This is because the childminder feels she needs to update her knowledge on how to keep children safe, as they use computers. The childminder reviews the activities she provides and children's progress. This ensures any gaps in learning are quickly identified, and strategies are put in place to narrow them. She is aware of the need to form positive relationships with other settings that children attend. For example, she shares daily information with them and passes on messages to parents. However, more specific information relating to children's achievements is not consistently

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provision is good

shared to further support their continuity of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY429245 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 852964 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 30 January 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Potters Bar. She operates on Mondays and Tuesdays from 7.30am to 9am and 3.15pm to 6.30pm. From Wednesday to Friday she operates from 7.30am to 9am and 11.15am to 6.30pm, during school term times.

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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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