Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 April 2018 5 March 2013

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

 Teaching is good. The childminder knows children well and plans educational programmes that promote their interests and preferences in play. For example, she teaches children nursery rhymes and sings them with enthusiasm. Children choose their favourite songs to sing and enjoy copying the actions. They are eager learners.  The childminder assesses children's skills and identifies their next steps in learning. She works with her assistant to plan activities that promote children's development. For example, children play with toy phones and talk to each other. The childminder engages them in pretending to call their family members and teaches them new vocabulary.  The childminder works with parents to share information about activities children enjoy. She talks to them about their children's achievements and about gaps in their progress. This helps to provide consistency of support between home and the provision.

p.1

This provision is good

 The childminder is very caring and nurturing. Children settle swiftly and form strong bonds with her and her assistant. The childminder works with parents closely to tailor practice and routines to children's needs. Children's personal needs are met.  The childminder and her assistant attend training and reflect on their teaching. Parents, children and the assistant contribute with their views to continuously improve practice.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not share enough information about children's learning with other early years settings that they attend to ensure they have continuous support.

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

 develop procedures to share more information about children's learning with other early years settings that they attend and provide continuous support to their needs.

p.2

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 and looked at her training and qualifications certificates. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector interacted with children throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her duty to protect children and participates in regular safeguarding training with her assistant. She knows the possible signs of abuse and what to do should concerns about a child or an allegation arise. The childminder shares her policies with her assistant and parents. She reviews her policies regularly and keeps them informed. The childminder completes daily risk assessments of the premises, garden and outings. She ensures that her house is safe for children and teaches them about personal safety during routines and outings. The childminder's utmost priority is to ensure that children are safe and protected.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides children with access to a range of toys and activities across all areas of learning. For example, children explore the floor space to build tracks for their toy cars. The childminder extends their interest in how cars work by looking at wheels, tyres and talking about car safety. Children enjoy interesting and challenging activities. For example, the childminder engages them in identifying colours and counting how many blocks they use to build a tower. Children enjoy pushing the tower down and building it up again. The childminder supports children's literacy skills and their interest in books. For example, she reads books that children enjoy and visits the library with them regularly. Children make good progress and learn with interest.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is very attentive towards children's needs. She is a good role model and works with parents to provide consistent support to children's emotional development. Children understand what is expected of them and are praised for their efforts and good manners. They behave well. The childminder teaches children to be independent and to manage their personal needs. She promotes healthy living and children enjoy nutritious meals, accessible drinking water and plenty of outdoor play and exercise. Children are social and enjoy playing together. They learn about boundaries, sharing and turn taking. The childminder teaches children about the world they live in and about their community.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children learn through play and are eager to explore what is available to them. They enjoy dressing up and looking at themselves in mirrors as they play. Children benefit from good opportunities for imaginative play and to be creative. For example, they enjoy modelling dough and create cubes, which become a family of cubes in their play. Children develop mathematical skills. For example, they play with a challenging building set and use a toy screwdriver to put a train together. They concentrate well and persevere. Children's progress is good and they develop the skills they need for nursery and school.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY225337 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1064312 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 2

p.4

Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 5 March 2013

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in Radlett. She operates from Monday to Friday, term time only. Sessions are from 7.30am to 6.30pm. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant.

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