Hamdan, Meriem

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 May 2016 9 September 2014

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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 is vigilant about children's safety and security. She skilfully implements her robust risk assessments, policies and procedures. This helps to keep children safe and support the effective day-to-day running of her provision.  Children make good progress. The childminder has a good understanding of the different ways children learn through play. She gives the older children freedom to explore and engage in their chosen activities. The childminder supports the younger children as they develop their physical skills, such as going up and down steps.  Children are independent and confident to explore the safe and welcoming environment. A varied range of resources is available to children both in the playroom and in the garden. They keenly select what they want to play with and this helps to develop their independence.  The childminder promotes children's language development through her supportive

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This provision is good

interactions during daily routines and play activities. She talks to them about what they are doing and gives them time to respond. She helps children who speak English as an additional language to feel secure by using words in their home language.  The childminder uses self-evaluation to reflect on her practice. She takes into account the views of parents and children, which she gains from questionnaires and her regular discussions with them.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder gathers some meaningful information from parents when children start in her setting. However, this is not always precise enough to help her gain a thorough understanding of children's starting points in learning to inform her initial assessments.

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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

 gain more detailed initial information from parents about what children can already do, in order to more precisely identify children's starting points.

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Inspection activities

 This inspection was carried out following the notification of an incident to Ofsted.  The inspector observed the childminder joining in activities with children and discussed the learning that was taking place with her.  The inspector saw the areas of the premises and garden used for childminding, and spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and planning documentation. Evidence of the suitability of household members and a range of other documents, including the safeguarding policy, were also seen.  The inspector took account of the childminder's self-evaluation and the views of parents and children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has an understanding of the requirements to safeguard children. Following a recent serious incident, she appropriately notified Ofsted and has undertaken thorough risk assessments. The inspection found the childminder is sufficiently vigilant in supervising children both in her home and on outings. Her home is secure, children are unable to leave unaccompanied, and the childminder checks the identity of any visitors to her home before allowing them entry. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is confident about following child protection procedures, which helps to protect children's welfare. She effectively reviews children's progress. This helps to ensure that any weaknesses in learning are quickly identified and strategies are put in place to narrow them. The childminder networks with other childminders and undertakes regular training to develop her knowledge and skills. She effectively adapts her teaching strategies

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

based on her new knowledge and understanding of how children learn and develop. For example, she has very effectively developed her garden into an exciting learning environment. This benefits all children, especially those who prefer to learn outdoors.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder provides interesting and fun activities to challenge children's learning and development. Children particularly enjoy learning outdoors. The childminder uses her knowledge of each child's interests to promote their learning. As children set out sports cones, she helps them to count how many they have. Children have opportunities to develop early writing skills in the garden. The childminder helps them to recognise letters and sounds as she spells out their names for them. The childminder is aware of children's next steps for learning, and is able to ensure that the activities they experience continue to challenge and motivate them. She uses daily diaries and discussions to help the parents know what the children are learning throughout the day.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder respects and meets young children's individual routines, such as when they need to eat and sleep. This helps children to feel secure in her care. Children demonstrate good communication skills as they talk to visitors. The childminder supports children well in developing the skills that they need to adopt a healthy lifestyle. She provides nutritious snacks and meals each day. They grow vegetables in the garden and the childminder talks to children about healthy food. She uses her garden and the local community to promote fun and learning outside. These experiences provide wonderful opportunities for children to use their physical skills. The childminder takes children to local toddler groups. This gives children opportunities to socialise with other children.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children have time and space to engage in learning. They are excited to learn outdoors and enjoy learning about the world, as they talk about what makes seeds grow and explore the mud kitchen. Children make good progress and some exceed developmental expectations, especially in their communication and language skills. They are developing key skills, which prepares them well for future learning at nursery and ultimately at school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY365884 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1049890 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 9 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Hoddesdon. She operates from 6am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language.

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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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