Reiselson Karen Jessica

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 November 2015 21 April 2015

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not effectively use information about children to plan for their learning. Activities are not matched sufficiently to the needs of the children. Therefore, children do not always make the best possible progress.  The childminder does not consistently apply her assessment method of children's progress. Consequently, she does not successfully identify any gaps in their learning or plan to ensure that the gaps are quickly closed.  The childminder does not include outdoor experiences and learning for children in her planning for their development.  Whilst the childminder has introduced supervision arrangements to monitor assistants working with her, these are not fully implemented to enhance the quality of teaching and professional development.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder provides a safe, welcoming home environment for children. Resources and play materials are easily accessible for children to choose.  Children readily take part in a variety of activities provided by the childminder.  The childminder establishes good relationships with parents and keeps them well informed about their child on a day-to-day basis. Verbal feedback is given each day and a home booklet provides an opportunity for parents to record experiences to share with the childminder.  The childminder is sensitive to children's individual needs and gets to know them well.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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 ensure activity planning for children's learning and development is focussed, identifying individual needs and interests to plan purposeful play through a mix of adult-led and child-led activity 29/02/2016

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 ensure you fully understand and consistently apply your assessment system used for children's learning and development; observing children, to understand their level of achievement, interests and learning styles 29/02/2016

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 ensure planning for children's learning and development includes the activities and experiences provided outdoors. 29/02/2016

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

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 embed your supervision arrangements to monitor assistants professional development and quality of teaching.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and her assistants at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation such as children's records, policies and procedures and the childminder's training certificates.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day of the inspection.  The inspector viewed all areas used for childminding.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder keeps up to date with mandatory training, such as paediatric first aid and has completed several training courses since last inspection to update her safeguarding knowledge, sharing this information with her assistants. She knows the correct procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder has a range of policies and procedures which she implements and shares with parents. This helps her to promote children's well-being and keep them safe. The childminder completes regular risk assessments and is able to identify potential hazards. Supervision arrangements to monitor assistants are not yet fully developed to support performance and professional development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder provides a broad range of activities to promote children's learning and development. Children enjoy taking part in action songs such as Going On A Bear Hunt. They eagerly join in playing with musical instruments and singing along to nursery rhymes. They are encouraged to use their own ideas and imagination when playing with large boxes. The childminder supports children's learning by asking questions to make them think. They learn to count objects to 10 and recognise some simple shapes. The childminder makes observations of children's achievements and uses these to assess their development and learning. However, her system for assessment is not applied methodically which leads to inconsistency in practice. The childminder plans activities for children around different themes throughout the year. However, she does not always consider gaps in children's learning; therefore, activities do not provide the opportunities

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

for children to make the progress they are capable of.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children have good relationships with the childminder and her assistants. They behave well and are encouraged to be polite to each other, share and take turns. The childminder and assistants are good role models. They praise children's efforts as they help do small tasks, such as tidy up. This gives them a sense of achievement and boosts their self- confidence. The childminder provides children with freshly cooked meals and healthy snacks that meet their dietary requirements. Children have free access to a variety of activities outdoors. However, these are not sufficiently planned to enhance and develop children's physical skills.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children are generally working within the range of development that is typical for their age. Overall, they make steady progress from their starting points. The childminder provides a suitable range of learning opportunities that help to prepare children reasonably well for their next stages in learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 129974 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1030009 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 21

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 21 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1992 on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder works with another registered childminder and an assistant. She lives with her husband and one adult son in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire close to local shops and schools. Children do not access upstairs, they are cared for in a designated playroom, the dining room and have space in the lounge for quiet time, there is a downstairs cloakroom. There is an enclosed garden for outside play.

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Telephone number

The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. There are currently 10 children on roll all of whom are within the early years age group. Children are cared for on a full and part-time basis with variable attendance patterns. The childminder is a member of the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years and holds a National Vocational Qualification at Level 3.

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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. 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

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