Hamdan, Meriem

Inspection date 24 July 2019 Previous inspection date 3 May 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder works very effectively with her assistants to meet the individual needs of all children. They provide an extremely welcoming environment where children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure. n Children make good progress. The childminder provides children with a wide range of learning experiences indoors and outdoors. She takes children on many exciting outings to further increase their experiences and learning opportunities. n Children have built strong attachments with the childminder and her assistants. They are familiar with the routines, happy and relaxed, reassured by the trusting relationships they share. This helps to support their emotional well-being. n The childminder teaches children from a young age about how they can keep themselves safe. For example, they know they have to wear hats in the hot weather. They are encouraged to drink water throughout the day. The childminder ensures that

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This provision is good

they sit down at the table when they are eating. n The childminder's outside area provides children with excellent opportunities to learn outdoors and be physically active in the fresh air. Younger children excitedly play with the ride-on toys, sand tray and mud kitchen. Older children enjoy playing football and looking at books together in the tent. n The childminder has developed very good partnerships with other settings that children attend. They work closely together to offer support, and share information to help provide continuity in children's care and learning. n Partnerships with parents are very strong. Parents comment that the childminder is warm, caring and loving and that she is flexible and understanding. They say that their children are very happy and love spending time with her and her assistants. n The childminder has not fully established highly effective systems for supervising and

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This provision is good

supporting her assistants to help further develop their practice.

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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

n strengthen arrangements further for supporting assistants and encouraging the development of their knowledge and skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector had a tour of the premises and viewed the areas used by children. n The inspector observed children interacting with the childminder. n The inspector discussed children's learning and development with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through reading written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is dedicated to offering a good-quality service. She is very well organised, and provides a safe environment where children can play, learn and develop. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistants have a good understanding of their role in safeguarding children and the procedures to follow should they have any concerns about a child's welfare. They keep up to date with changes in legislation and have all completed recent training. The childminder conducts regular risk assessments of the premises, garden and for outings. She monitors children's progress effectively to ensure that she is aware of any gaps there may be in their learning. Daily discussions with parents help them to be actively involved in their children's learning. The childminder seeks regular feedback from other settings, professionals, parents and children to help to evaluate her provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children have interesting, enjoyable days as they take part in a wide range of activities and go on exciting outings. Activities are adapted well to meet the differing developmental needs and interests of the children. The childminder and her assistants play alongside them. They listen to children's ideas and ask questions to help promote their thinking skills. They support children's communication and language skills well. For example, they use clear, simple language that younger children can copy. Children develop their early literacy skills. For example, they enjoy listening to stories and joining in with rhymes and songs. Older children link letters and sounds and make good attempts at writing their name. The childminder encourages children to count and use mathematical language as they play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children thrive and are very well cared for. The childminder and her assistants develop excellent relationships with the children and their families. They are superb role models, treating children with kindness and respect. Children are encouraged to use good manners, play well together and show care and kindness towards one another. Children have high levels of confidence and self-esteem. They behave very well. The childminder helps children to understand the importance of following good hygiene routines and eating a varied and healthy diet. Children learn about the world they live in as they often go on outings in the local area. For example, they enjoy regular visits to toddler groups, the library, shops and farm.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children progress well from their starting points. The childminder provides them with good opportunities to express their ideas and talk about what they know. Younger children make choices about the activities they want to join in with. They are developing a love of books and enjoy mark making with the wide range of early writing resources provided for them. They learn to be part of a group, understand rules and happily take turns with resources. All children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning and their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY365884 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10074043 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 13 Date of previous inspection 3 May 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire. She operates all year round from 6am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with three assistants. She holds an early years qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Registers

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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