Childminder in Hertfordshire

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

p.1

The provision is good

Children warmly welcome visitors and chat to them about what they are doing. They complete tasks independently, such as changing their clothes. Children know when they need support and readily ask the childminder and each other for help. Children show delight in each other's achievements. For example, they shout 'wow' to their friends when they complete a task they have been struggling with. Children know how to take turns and share. They are highly content in each other's company and spend prolonged amounts of time in imaginative play. Children's behaviour is good.

p.2

The provision is good

Children who speak English as an additional language are confident speakers. They enjoy learning about each other's families and the countries they originate from. The childminder learns about family celebrations, to help her to teach children about their differences and similarities. Children talk about how they have found out the distance between countries where they have relatives living. Children understand how COVID-19 (coronavirus) has impacted on their lives. They demonstrate a mature attitude as they talk, for example when saying the virus is getting better. Children anticipate, with excitement, when they can travel to see their families again.

p.2

need to do better?

n The childminder follows children's interests, as she focuses on what they need to learn next. She uses good questioning with children to challenge their thinking skills. For instance, she asks them what colours they think will emerge when paint is mixed together. Her effective teaching contributes to the good progress children are making. n The childminder builds strong partnerships with other settings children attend. She regularly discusses children's development with their key persons. The childminder takes note of where there are any emerging gaps in children's development. She works closely with key people at other settings and they adopt the same strategies to enable these gaps to be closed. n Children's early writing skills are developing well. They are learning how to form letters and numbers correctly, and demonstrate this as they use chalk to draw and label pictures. Children show that they understand the sequence of numbers

p.2

need to do better?

and write letters in alphabetical order. Having time to practise these skills helps to prepare children for their imminent move to school. n Parents speak positively about the childminder. They say their children are happy and settled with her. The childminder regularly shares information with parents and this helps them have a good understanding of their children's learning and development. She shares daily information with parents and offers them suggestions of how they can help children learn at home.

p.2

need to do better?

9 June 2021 n The childminder places a strong emphasis on outdoor learning. Children benefit from a wide range of experiences. They recall their recent visit to a farm as they talk about the animals they saw. The childminder sets up interesting learning opportunities in the garden. For example, she uses a play shop to introduce numbers and cost to children. The childminder models play effectively, such as being a customer. When children are actively engaged, she moves away, allowing them to become deeply engrossed in imaginative play. n The childminder recognises that some young children have not had many social interactions through the COVID-19 pandemic. This has resulted in some gaps in their development. The childminder is carefully supporting these children, for example by meeting with other childminders and their children. n The childminder evaluates and reflects on her practice. She incorporates the

p.2

need to do better?

views of parents to help her drive improvement. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the childminder feels that she has not been able to move her practice on. However, she has not yet clearly identified what she needs to improve or placed a sharp enough focus on her professional development, to help reignite her vision.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

The childminder has a comprehensive knowledge of safeguarding and child protection. She keeps up to date with child protection legislation and wider safeguarding issues through training courses and research. The childminder can identify the signs and symptoms which may indicate that a child is at risk of harm. She is also aware of who to contact if she is concerned about a child in her care. The childminder has a wide range of policies to support her good practice and promote children's safety and welfare.

p.3

should:

n continue to reflect on and evaluate the good practice in place and identify ways to reignite a clear and ambitious vision.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY551726 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10174315 Type of provision Childminder

p.4

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

p.4

inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

p.4

Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Cheshunt. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

p.4

Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with her and has taken this into account in the evaluation of her practice. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk of the childminder's home. This included all areas used with the children and they discussed about how she operates her practice. n The inspector observed the childminder joining in activities with children and discussed the learning that was taking place with her. n A sample of policies and procedures was reviewed by the inspector, which included documents relating to safeguarding, complaints and the suitability of household members. n The inspector took the written views of parents into account in her evaluations of the childminder.

p.4

Inspection activities

9 June 2021 We carried out this inspection 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

Inspection activities

9 June 2021 regulates and inspects to 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 and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, 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.5

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.6

Inspection activities

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.6

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.6

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.6