Childminder, Out-of school day care in Hertfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 September 2015 24 November 2011

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

p.1

This provision is good

 The childminder forms very productive working relationships with other settings that children attend. She makes good use of the information she gathers to help her to complement children's learning while in her care.  The childminder promotes children's speech and language well. She shows them sounds they can make with their tongues and uses singing and talking to help babies to hear words that they practise and use themselves. Older children enjoy talking with the childminder as they engage in activities together.  The childminder includes children in helping to prepare the meals that they eat. This helps them to develop a wide range of skills and supports their growing understanding about making healthy choices when eating.  The childminder's very calm and relaxed approach enables children to feel settled and secure. They form close attachments with her and cuddle up to share stories and when

p.1

This provision is good

they want reassurance.  The childminder promotes children's understanding and tolerance of others. She teaches children to listen to each other when they speak and to play together well.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently provide exciting and frequent activities to fully support learning for children who prefer to play outdoors.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

 plan more enticing and creative opportunities to fully support children who learn more effectively outdoors.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector discussed a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at suitable times. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members.  The inspector read and took account of the written feedback provided by parents.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is aware of the signs and symptoms that might cause her concern about children's welfare. Safeguarding arrangements are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. The childminder has undertaken training to keep aware of changes that might affect her work with children. She reviews her work and has made improvements in order to improve the quality of the care and learning she provides. She has successfully addressed recommendations from the previous inspection. The childminder plans training to enhance her knowledge and understanding further.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands the ways that children learn. She provides them with a variety of different activities that interest and excite them. The childminder carries out observations of children and this enables her to assess their development accurately. She knows what children need to learn next and so the activities she plans challenge them and feed into their current interests. Children enjoy moving between rooms as their play develops. Children go on outings and collect older children from school with the childminder. However, the childminder does not always plan the same level of interesting and engaging activities in the outdoors as she plans for indoors. The childminder works closely with parents. She shares information with them so that they can support children's learning at home and values their contributions. Children enjoy their time with the childminder and develop the skills that they need in readiness for starting school.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children learn to be healthy as the childminder teaches them about good hygiene and eating habits. The childminder provides balanced meals for children and knows how to cater for their individual needs. Children behave well and the childminder provides a calm environment where they can freely express themselves. Children are able to choose what they play with and learn to become independent. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe. She explains the reasons for rules to help them to understand and make good choices. The childminder gains a wealth of information about children from their parents, which enables her to plan for their care and learning from the very beginning. Routines are well suited to children's needs. The childminder knows children need to rest and relax after attending school and babies' attention changes as they become tired. Therefore, she plans the day to be flexible and is responsive to children's

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children are settled, confident and ready for learning. The childminder effectively builds upon their learning, which supports their consistently good progress.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY425652 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 852606 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

p.4

Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 24 November 2011

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Berkhamsted. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

p.4

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.

p.4

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.

p.4

Telephone number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/, write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.5

Telephone number

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our website for news, information and updates at www.ofsted.gov.uk/user.

p.5

Telephone number

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

p.5