Griggs, Alfonzina

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 July 2017 8 June 2015

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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

 Children have developed strong and caring relationships with the childminder. They invite her to take part in some of their games and enjoy lots of spontaneous cuddles. Children demonstrate that they feel very safe and secure in the childminder's care.  Children make good progress. They are provided with a wide range of opportunities to develop their communication and language skills. For example, the childminder encourages children to take part in conversations with her and each other. She introduces lots of descriptive language during activities and when reading children their favourite stories.  Children's confidence and self-esteem are activity promoted by the childminder. They relish the consistent praise and encouragement that they receive in recognition of their achievements.  The childminder uses reflective practice to help her make decisions about future improvements to her service. This process is also informed by the views and opinions of

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the information that the childminder exchanges with other settings that children attend does not fully support continuity in their learning.  Children do not have as many opportunities as possible to explore and use mathematical language during activities.

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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

 exchange even more precise information about children's ongoing learning needs with other settings that they attend  extend opportunities for children to use and develop their understanding of mathematical language during activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors 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 and evidence of the suitability of persons living or working in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder carries out regular risk assessments of her home. This helps her to identify and minimise hazards to children. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of the signs of abuse and knows what action to take if she has any concerns. A wide range of policies and procedures is shared with parents and implemented in the childminder's daily practice. This helps to further promote the safe running of her service. Parents describe the childminder as trustworthy and reliable. They talk about how happy their children are in the childminder's care and the good progress they have made. Parents are provided with information to help them support their child's learning at home. The childminder attends regular training and meets up with other local childminders. This helps her to consistently update and improve her knowledge and understanding.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her observations and assessments of children to help her effectively support their ongoing progress. She plans a good range of exciting activities that sparks children's interests. Children show their vivid imaginations as they take part in role play, recreating real and imagined experiences. They talk to baby dolls telling them that they must be good and asking, 'Who has eaten all of the ice cream?'. Children show good levels of concentration. They practise and develop their hand-to-eye coordination, carefully selecting and then successfully pushing together construction bricks. Children have lots of fun taking part in craft activities. They think carefully about what they would like to make and show good levels of perseverance as they work out how to achieve this in practice.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's personal independence and positive behaviour are supported well by the childminder. They are encouraged to choose what they would like to do next and learn how to share resources with a little support. The childminder knows the children in her care and effectively plans to meet their welfare needs. Children are emotionally supported as they prepare for the move on to school. For example, the childminder helps them to explore their feelings through discussions and activities. Children learn about healthy lifestyles. They are aware that handwashing after using the toilet helps to stop them getting poorly. Children also know that choosing fresh fruit to eat is a healthy option that will promote their well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They demonstrate good listening skills and show that they are able to follow complex instructions. Children use their physical skills as they carefully pour a small jug of water into a bowl of flour and tear up pieces of newspaper to make papier mâché. Children learn how to keep safe and manage risks, including using a knife safely as they help to make lunch. They are developing the key skills that they will need to help them be ready for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY331590 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1092663 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Bishop's Stortford. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, 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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