Reiselson Karen Jessica

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

The childminder and her assistants welcome children into this home-from-home environment with a smile. Children enter happily and are eager to see what they will be learning that day. They choose what they want to play with from the wide range of resources available. The childminder and her assistants sit with the children and interact with them during their play. This helps them to build good bonds with the children and allows them to extend their learning. For example, children sit and explore puzzles. The assistant encourages the children to place the pieces in the correct shape. She models language such as 'Does this fit in here?' She encourages the children to take turns and praises them when they get the puzzle pieces into the right hole. This builds the children's confidence and offers new vocabulary.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. They form friendships and call each other to join in with their play. The childminder and her assistant demonstrate good manners and use gentle reminders to enforce boundaries and routines, such as 'gentle hands'. The childminder and her assistants are good role models and have positive relationships with one another and the children. This supports the children to be caring and respectful towards others.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and her assistants know the children well. Together, they find out what children are interested in and use this information to plan learning experiences. The childminder identifies what children know and can do. The childminder and her assistants work as a team to plan how they can best support all children with what they need to learn next. The childminder regularly shares ideas and information with parents and carers, so that they can help children to make further progress at home. n Children are encouraged to follow good hygiene practices, including ensuring their hands are clean when coming into the setting. The childminder provides a safe, clean and welcoming environment for children and families. She has an 'illness and children' policy in place and follows safe practices to prevent cross- contamination and promote infection control. n Children have good opportunities for fresh air and exercise daily. They benefit

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from a balanced menu of healthy and nutritious meals and snacks. The childminder adapts her home-cooked menu to accommodate allergies and specific dietary requirements. n The childminder supports children to learn to take turns during activities. She sets clear boundaries, so that children know what she expects of them, such as encouraging children to share toys. The childminder successfully helps children learn to be polite and develop good manners. They use manners throughout

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21 November 2022 their play, saying please and thank you at appropriate times n Overall, the childminder and her assistants interact well with children. However, on occasions, the childminder's assistants do not notice when some children need further support to get the most from their chosen play. Therefore, some children are not interacted with in a timely manner, and they quickly lose interest and begin to flit between activities. n The childminder monitors children's learning and development carefully and knows the children well. She quickly identifies when children may need additional support and works closely with parents to help close any gaps. The childminder sends detailed reports when children begin at other settings. However, she does not seek to gain advice from other external professionals where this could be helpful. This has an impact on some children's progress. n Parents speak highly about the service the childminder provides. They comment

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that the 'wonderful and kind' childminder has supported their children's development exceptionally well. The childminder involves the parents in their children's progress checks at the age of two and ongoing assessments. This supports children's continuity of learning and development. n The childminder keeps herself and her skills up to date through regular training. She is committed to the service she provides and dedicated to supporting the children in her care. n Children attend the setting before and after school. The childminder works effectively and collaboratively with other settings. She gains valuable information about what children are currently working on. The childminder then uses this information to plan activities that enhance their learning further.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistants know and understand their responsibilities to keep children safe. They undertake regular safeguarding training and keep their knowledge up to date. The childminder has a clear safeguarding procedure and a thorough understanding of the signs and symptoms that show a child may be at risk of harm. She accurately records any concerns and knows how and when to make a referral to other professionals, such as social services. The childminder checks the ongoing suitability of anyone living in the household and working directly with children. She regularly checks the environment to make sure that it is a safe place for children to play. The childminder has thorough hygiene procedures.

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should:

n develop the curriculum, so that all children benefit from activities that are age- appropriate, to ensure that they make consistently good progress across all

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should:

21 November 2022 areas of learning and development n strengthen partnerships with other professionals to consistently support and complement children's care and learning experiences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 129974 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10234154 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

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

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inspection

Total number of places 10 Number of children on roll 16 Date of previous inspection 17 February 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder 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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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 the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector completed a learning walk of the childminder's provision and discussed how she organises and implements her curriculum. n The childminder took part in a joint observation with the inspector. The inspector considered the quality of education during activities and the impact this had on children's learning. n The parents gave the childminder letters for the inspector, so she could take into account their views. n The childminder showed the inspector her relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder.

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Inspection activities

21 November 2022 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.

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