Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 June 2015 13 July 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder is a natural communicator with children. He effectively uses his knowledge and experience gained from obtaining a childcare qualification. As a result, teaching is good and he supports children's learning well.  Children develop positive relationships with the childminder, which help them to feel secure and form strong attachments with him. This effectively supports their well- being.  The childminder has created a covered outdoor area so that children can benefit from playing outdoors all year round.  The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding issues and the procedures to follow should he have any concerns about the welfare of a child in his care. This results in children being protected from potential harm.  Partnerships with parents are strong. They are well informed about their children's progress through daily discussions and the sharing of the detailed learning journals.

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This provision is good

These are regularly shared so that the next steps in children's development are identified.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not explored a wide range of opportunities to encourage younger children to be able to express their thoughts.  The childminder does not focus enough on evaluating teaching when reviewing activities, in order to continually extend and challenge children's learning.

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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

 provide more opportunities for younger children to express themselves, for example, by using visual pictures of familiar items and objects, and have these displayed at a low level  focus more on the quality of teaching when evaluating activities, to decide what needs to be done to continually provide challenges for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder engaged in a range of indoor and outdoor learning activities with the children.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, his co-childminder and children at convenient times throughout the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a sample of children's assessment records. She also checked evidence of suitability of those living and working on the premises, and the childminder's training log.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides children with a wide range of activities that supports their learning. Regular visits to local play sessions give children the opportunity to play with other children and develop friendships. This helps them to develop their social skills and to be ready for their next stage in learning, such as starting school. Children develop their understanding of colours and numbers through their routines and during play with their numbered trains. Story sessions are regularly carried out and sometimes children enjoy having books read when they are snuggled up on the swing seat. The childminder acknowledges children's early attempts at language. He supports them well by giving lots of eye contact, repeating correct words and providing a running commentary as they play and eat. This helps children's emerging language skills and helps them to become confident in using language. However, there is potential to build on the good programme

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who attend. This is good

for communication and language. For example, the childminder does not display photographs of familiar people and events at a low level to prompt additional responses.

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good

Children are happy and settled in a warm and nurturing environment. The childminder ensures that all areas used by children are safe. He regularly checks the good range of resources to ensure that these continue to be suitable for the children's use. The childminder reassures and encourages children during their play and routines. For example, they love playing on the wooden apparatus, which promotes the development of their large muscles. Encouragement from the childminder means that children learn to take risks in their play. This provides opportunities to teach them about safety. For example, they are gently reminded about the need to give their friends space when using the swings. He praises them for following instructions and sharing. This supports the children to be emotionally secure, confident and motivated to learn. Children's independence is well promoted throughout the day.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. He has made good progress since his last inspection. For example, he ensures that he effectively uses observations of children's development and links their interests to further planning of activities. The childminder attends continuous training and implements new ideas gained to enhance children's learning opportunities. He has developed good working relationships with other settings children attend. This ensures a consistent approach to children's care and learning. The childminder and his co- childminder continually check children's progress and share this with parents. They monitor one another's practice to ensure that they provide a good quality service for children and their families. However, this is not yet sufficiently targeted to further enhance the quality of his teaching and to extend the challenges for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY417227 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 851811 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 10 Number of children on roll 15

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 13 July 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010. He lives in Bushey and works with his wife who is a registered childminder. He operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a relevant childcare 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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