Housden Joan Eileen

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 October 2016 5 December 2012

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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 understands about the different ways that children learn and develop. Children engage in an extensive range of challenging learning opportunities that captures their interest and supports their continued learning and development.  Children are provided with a gradual settling-in period when they first start with the childminder. This supports them to settle quickly and be confident in her care. Children form close attachments to the childminder and show that they are happy attending her setting.  The childminder has established a close partnership with parents. She regularly keeps them updated with their children's progress and achievements. The childminder provides ideas and information for parents that they can use to support their children's learning at home.  Children's language and communication skills are supported through the childminder's positive interactions. She talks to them about what they are doing during activities. The

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This provision is good

childminder repeats words to reinforce children's speech and understanding of pronunciation.  The childminder evaluates her practice on a regular basis. She gathers the views of parents and children and incorporates their ideas into plans for improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not keep her record of complaints up to date to reflect concerns raised or the outcome.  The childminder does not always respond swiftly to support children's growing independence, such as when they express a wish to try using an open cup instead of their usual lidded beaker.

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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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Due Date

 ensure that the record of complaints is updated to contain details of any complaints received and their outcome. 03/11/2016

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Due Date

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

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Due Date

 build on children's growing independence, responding more swiftly when they indicate their desire and ability to try new tasks for themselves.

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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 observed and discussed a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the children's learning records and a sample of policies.  The inspector read written feedback from parents and talked to children during the inspection and took account of their views and responses.  The inspector reviewed evidence of the suitability of the childminder and all adults living at the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder attends training and maintains her knowledge, which helps her to effectively review her policies, procedures and practice. She has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms that may raise concerns about children's safety and welfare. The childminder knows who to report any such concerns to and the procedures to follow. Although she has a system for recording complaints, the childminder has forgotten to record the details of a recent concern raised by a parent. The issue was resolved satisfactorily and there is no impact on children's welfare due to this omission. She strengthens her knowledge and understanding through attending opportunities for professional development and shares ideas for good practice with other childminders. The childminder frequently evaluates the assessments of children's learning and development. She identifies any emerging gaps in learning and

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

provides targeted support to enable them to make continued good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder effectively supports children to develop their early writing skills. She provides a wide range of mark-making implements, such as pens, pencils and crayons that children can use. Children receive praise and encouragement for their efforts. The childminder uses information about children's achievements to effectively plan their next steps in learning. Children benefit from periods of time they are given to play with and explore the activities available. This supports their developing concentration skills. Children enjoy joining in with familiar songs and rhymes. They have fun doing actions to songs and point to different parts of their bodies while singing.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children learn how to care for the needs of animals. They help the childminder to feed the guinea pigs. Children receive daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise. For example, they enjoy going for walks and visiting the local parks. Children learn the importance of living a healthy lifestyle. The childminder talks to them about food that is good for them. Children look at books and learn ways in which they can keep themselves healthy. They behave well and learn social skills, such as sharing and taking turns, through regularly attending local playgroups. Children take part in activities about different festivals. This helps children to learn to respect each other's differences.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are eager to play and have opportunities to make their own choices about what they will play with. They develop their small-muscle skills as they post letters into the pretend letter box and work out where each shape fits into a shape sorter. Children develop their mathematical skills as they complete a number puzzle. They point with their finger to count the number of insects shown on the picture and then match the correct number to the insects. Children are developing all the necessary skills needed for their next stage in learning and for their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 129518 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1059402 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 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 5 December 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1993 and lives in Markyate. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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