Clark, Tina Ann

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 June 2015 28 April 2009

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Outstanding 1 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 The quality of teaching is exceptional. The excellent activities and the childminder's timely interventions enable children to make the very best progress in their learning. As a result, children make rapid progress which exceeds expectations for their age.  Children are capable and expressive talkers who let the childminder know what they want, feel and know. As a result of their outstanding abilities, children are actively involved in choosing what to do and leading their learning.  Children are highly resilient and tenacious. They embrace everything on offer with enthusiasm and a 'have a go' attitude. Their confidence is rewarded as they devour every opportunity for learning and persevere until they accomplish tasks.  Children are extremely independent as the childminder has very high expectations for what they can do. As a result, children tidy away and get their bib ready for snack time.  Children understand the measures in place to help keep them safe, such as wearing

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This provision is outstanding

shoes when playing outside to protect their feet. They explain this to others as they share their excellent awareness.  The childminder has undertaken an extensive programme of professional development. This fully informs everything she does. Therefore, she embraces change and critically reviews her practice. As a result, she maintains the very best standards in care and learning.  Partnerships with parents are highly effective. The exchange of information is frequent and purposeful. Therefore, children experience continuity in their care and consistent support for their learning. It is these strong foundations that ensure children make the very best progress.

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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

 continue to extend the range of materials for children to use for making marks and writing.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including children's development records, evidence of the suitability of the childminder, policies and procedures and the childminder's self-evaluation documentation.  The inspector spoke with children and the childminder throughout the inspection, at appropriate times. She observed activities in the conservatory, garden and lounge.  The inspector observed a planned activity and discussed this with the childminder.  The inspector took into account the written feedback left for her by parents.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder provides exceptionally high-quality teaching. Consequently, children make extremely rapid progress in her care and are very well prepared for their future learning and eventual entry to school. Activities are very well planned with children's specific learning needs in mind. The childminder adapts activities to ensure that children are continuously challenged and interested. When playing with puzzles, the childminder copies pictures to help children to match the pieces. She extends this for younger children who display an impressive ability to sort and pair pictures, promoting their mathematical development. As a result, they are enthralled by the simple activity. The childminder prepares children extremely well for starting school. However, there is not always an extensive range of materials for children to draw and write with. The childminder promotes children's interest in literacy through reading books about characters they like

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who attend. This is outstanding

and by joining in with action songs and rhymes.

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outstanding

Children display extremely high levels of confidence and self-esteem. The childminder is affectionate and nurturing, helping children to feel extremely safe and secure. Children talk about what interests them, such as aeroplanes and put on shows for the childminder. The genuine and warm praise the childminder gives them boosts children's desire to show her what they can do. This develops children's confidence in their own abilities and their good attitudes towards learning. Children are adept at managing their own personal needs. For example, children choose what snack they would like and get their drink when they are thirsty. The wide array of activities the childminder provides in the garden and on outings, boosts children's physical skills. They learn about being fit and active and delight in playing on the decking with water and sand.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder has a comprehensive understanding of child protection issues. Safeguarding is central to all her work and she updates her knowledge frequently. The childminder has an extensive knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements and uses this to review and check the quality of her provision. She knows her strengths and is highly committed to her work. The childminder meets with other childminders and professionals, this enables her to exchange ideas and maintain her drive for sustaining her excellent practice. As a result of her uncompromising pursuit of providing outstanding care, the childminder has maintained the best quality of care and learning for children. Hence, the reason why parents are so delighted with the service the childminder provides and children are so happy and make such rapid progress in their development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY152821 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 848164 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 28 April 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Tuesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder is registered to provide funded early education places for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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

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.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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