Walton Alison Margaret

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 August 2016 14 November 2012

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

 Since her last inspection, the childminder has made improvements to her service. She has developed her assessments of children and how she plans to meet their individual needs. In addition, parents are now provided with information about how they can support their children's learning at home.  The childminder keeps and maintains a wide range of records, policies and procedures. She uses this to help her promote the safe daily running of her service.  Parents feel that their children are happy and comfortable in the care of the childminder. They think that the learning journal has been a very useful way of finding out about their children's progress. Parents also report that they would not hesitate in recommending the childminder to others.  The childminder provides lots of opportunities for children to learn and use mathematical language during play. For example, she introduces and encourages them

p.1

This provision is good

to use descriptive words, such as full, little and bigger.  The childminder provides a flexible settling-in procedure to support children's feelings of security. Before they start, she gives them the opportunity to get to know her and become familiar with their new environment alongside their parents.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 Information gathered from children's parents on entry does not always give the childminder the detailed information she requires to help her plan for their initial learning needs.  On occasions, the childminder steps in too quickly during children's activities to redirect their learning. She does not allow them sufficient time to persevere at tasks and work things out for themselves.

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

 seek more detailed information from parents about children's learning and development on entry, in order to further enrich the planning process  support children more effectively as they develop their skills in perseverance and independent learning.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector took account of parents' views through feedback provided.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder speaks to parents regularly. She uses this time to share information with them and find out their views and opinions about the service she provides. This has helped her to effectively highlight areas for future improvement. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has risk assessed her home and put in place a range of safety measures, helping her to protect the safety of children. For example, her home is secure and young children are prevented from accessing the stairs. The childminder is aware of her responsibility to be alert to and refer any concerns that she may have about a child's welfare.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a good range of adult-led and child-led play opportunities. Children show a confident attitude to learning as they engage in activities of their own choosing. For example, they demonstrate good levels of concentration and become immersed in imaginary play using small-world trains. Children show their enjoyment and developing vocabulary when they start to sing as part of their game. Children show good physical skills and hand-to-eye coordination as they successfully throw a sponge ball and hit it with their bat. The childminder makes observations and assessments of children's ongoing learning. These provide her with information about each child's progress and help her to consistently meet their needs.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well. They enjoy the consistent praise and encouragement that the childminder provides to acknowledge their achievements. Children are learning how to keep themselves safe. They know that when they cross the road with the childminder, they must wait until there are no more cars coming. Children have developed strong attachments to the childminder and show that they feel safe and at ease in her care. Children are given lots of opportunities to make choices about what they would like to do next. They are independent and competently put on their own shoes in preparation for going into the garden. Children have lots of fun playing outside in the fresh air and enjoy developing social skills when they spend time with other minded children. The childminder has completed food hygiene training. She ensures that the food provided by parents is stored appropriately to protect children's well-being. Parents report that they feel their

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

children are well cared for by the childminder.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in their learning. They are keen to join in with activities and are learning skills that prepare them for their next stage of development and move to nursery or school. Children confidently communicate their needs and wants to others. They show that they can problem solve as they independently work out how to transfer water from one container to another. The childminder monitors children's progress and provides extra support if needed.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY244867 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1037097 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

p.4

Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 14 November 2012

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Broxbourne. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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