Reiselson Karen Jessica

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 February 2017 11 November 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 has worked hard to make improvements since the last inspection. She now uses an effective observation and monitoring system to keep track of children's progress. This helps her to quickly identify and address any areas where children may need targeted support.  Children benefit from the positive attention of the childminder and her assistants. Warm and caring relationships are established and children enjoy their time in the childminder's home.  The childminder is committed to continually developing her practice to improve outcomes for all children. Her self-evaluation ensures that strengths and areas for improvement are effectively identified and acted upon.  The childminder completes risk assessments to ensure her home and resources are safe for the children in her care. She ensures that toys are cleaned regularly and that any risks are minimised.  The childminder provides clear and consistent explanations to promote children's good

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This provision is good

behaviour. Children play harmoniously together, sharing resources and taking turns.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder and her assistants do not give children enough time to think about how they want to respond to questions and extend their problem-solving skills.  The childminder does not always offer the children explanations to reinforce their understanding of good hygiene practice and how this contributes to their well-being.

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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

 give children more time to respond to questions and use their problem-solving skills  reinforce children's growing understanding of how good hygiene practice contributes to their ongoing health.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and spoke to the childminder and her assistants about how they plan for children's progress.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and her assistants. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living or working in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided and reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector spoke to the children during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is well trained in child protection procedures. She and her assistants share information so they all have a secure knowledge of the possible signs of abuse. The childminder carefully monitors children's welfare and safety. She knows exactly what action to take if she has concerns about a child. The childminder and her assistants meet regularly to discuss children's progress and plan the activities. The childminder is aware of her responsibility to inform Ofsted of any changes to her setting. The childminder develops strong partnerships with parents. She speaks regularly to them, sharing information about their children's progress and achievements. This supports parents in extending their children's learning at home. The childminder manages her assistant's performance through informal supervision meetings. Training needs are identified and there is a strong commitment to continuous professional

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses children's interests effectively to extend their learning. She assesses children's initial starting points in all aspects of their learning. Detailed information is gathered from parents when children first start. This helps the childminder plan for their interests from the outset. The childminder and her assistants follow the children's lead while they explore the environment and independently help themselves to toys of their choice. Children have positive opportunities to develop their creative ideas using different materials and media. They strengthen their physical dexterity as they manipulate coloured dough in different ways. The childminder encourages children to compare the sizes of the dough balls they make. They use mathematical language as they describe their models. The childminder's enthusiasm encourages children to show interest and curiosity in new experiences. For example, when they see cornflour mixed with water for the first time she

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

invites them to watch as she lets the mixture run between her fingers and hands.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder meets children's physical and emotional needs well. She provides a range of healthy snacks and organises mealtimes so that children can enjoy eating together. Outdoor activities feature in the daily routine. Children's exposure to exercise and fresh air is supportive of their health. The childminder is a good role model and clearly demonstrates to children the benefits of being kind and considerate. Children refer to meaningful pictures of faces showing different emotions which are on display within the play environment.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident, communicate well and enjoy imaginative play. For example, during role play they talk about the instruments they need to check somebody's temperature, listen to their heart or give them an injection when they are unwell. All children make good progress and gain the skills needed for the next steps in their learning and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 129974 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1058008 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 November 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1992 and lives in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire. The childminder operates all year round from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She works with four assistants.

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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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