Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 February 2016 8 December 2010

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder keeps parents up to date about their children's welfare and ongoing progress. They are fully involved and able to contribute to their children's learning and development. Parents speak highly of the care their children receive.  The childminder is committed to improving the quality of care and learning experiences for children. She regularly reflects on all areas of her provision.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She effectively assesses and monitors children's learning. All children make good progress.  The childminder regularly carries out risk assessments to check the suitability of the premises and to ensure that she minimises potential hazards to children.  The childminder provides a warm and homely environment. She is caring, affectionate and knows children well. Children show that they feel safe and secure in her company.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always use all available resources to extend children's exploration skills and sensory development.

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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

 Increase the opportunities for children to explore different types of resources in their play to enhance their exploration skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the areas of the home used for childminding purposes.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took into account the childminder's comments from her self-evaluation form.  The inspector looked at a range of records, including children's details, learning records, and the childminder's written policies and other relevant documents.  The inspector observed children engaged in activities.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder effectively monitors her provision to identify strengths and areas for improvement, such as through a quality assurance scheme. Furthermore, she seeks opportunities to improve her knowledge and skills. For example, she is currently studying for a childcare qualification at level 3. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder fully understands her duty to safeguard children, and is aware of reporting any concerns to the appropriate professionals. The childminder uses her knowledge of child development well to monitor children's learning. She is able to identify quickly where children may require further support. She works well with other professionals, where necessary, to support the children in her care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder engages in discussions with children, in both English and their home languages. She helps them to hear and learn new words and to develop their speech and language skills. The childminder skilfully incorporates mathematical language into children's play. For example, she talks about colours, sizes and numbers. The childminder uses her observations and assessments well to identify children's next steps in learning. She ensures that her planning is flexible, so she can continually follow and build on children's interests. The childminder encourages parents to contribute to the assessment of children when they join the setting. She uses this information well to build an all-round picture of children and plan effectively to meet their learning needs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes children's physical and emotional well-being effectively and creates a welcoming environment in which children feel secure. She engages children in activities that value and reflect their differing backgrounds and experiences. Children play in a clean and safe environment. The childminder helps children to play alongside other children and to take turns. She manages behaviour well. For example, during an activity, she provides positive distraction, such as singing, to avoid minor disputes. The childminder promotes a healthy lifestyle. For example, children enjoy healthy snacks and they benefit from daily opportunities for fresh air.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and the move to school; for example, they are learning to speak confidently in English.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY395590 Local authority Havering Inspection number 830664 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 8 December 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Elm Park, in the London Borough of Havering. She operates her service between 7am and 6pm on weekdays, all year round.

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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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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