White, Helen Dawn

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 June 2015 12 May 2010

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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

 Teaching is good and children are very confident and have high levels of self-esteem. This supports their further learning, such as when they go to school.  The childminder makes learning fun and gives children time to develop their own ideas and enjoy their play. As a result, children are self-motivated to explore and learn.  The childminder makes very good use of the local environment to develop children's learning. She uses these opportunities to teach children how to keep themselves safe when walking through wooded areas and using roads.  The childminder is a good role model. She is skilled in using children's interests to provide interesting and effective learning opportunities.  The childminder promotes positive behaviour very consistently. She has clear boundaries and a calm, sensitive approach that is appropriate to each child's age and stage of development.  The childminder has developed strong and effective relationships with parents. This

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This provision is good

contributes to consistency in children's care and learning to meet their individual needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always maximise opportunities to exchange information about children's learning at nursery, in order to promote an effective shared approach to children's learning and development.  The childminder does not focus enough on evaluating her practice so that it is sharply focused to extend 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

 enhance the good relationships created with other Early Years Foundation Stage providers to further consolidate children's learning and support children to make rapid progress in their development  focus more on the quality of teaching when evaluating activities, in order to decide what needs to be done to continually improve practice.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at convenient times throughout the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's development records, evidence of suitability of those living on the premises and the childminder's training records.  The inspector took account of parents' views provided in questionnaires.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of how to provide activities to support children's development. She creates many opportunities to teach children during their play and routines, such as when walking to and from nursery. For example, together they create stories and rhymes about the animals and birds that they come across. This promotes children's imaginations and their communication skills. The childminder also provides children with stimulating play experiences, which help them to make good progress. Children enjoy planting flowers and learn about growth through caring for them. They compare sizes and begin to learn about size and measure. The childminder extends children's learning by carrying out related art and craft activities, such as creating a mural of a fruit tree. Children have easy access to writing equipment to support their early writing skills. The childminder extends children's ideas by asking probing questions to

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who attend. This is good

promote their thinking and creativity. Children's learning is regularly shared with parents. This means parents and the childminder work together to consolidate children's learning between home and the setting. However, there is scope for the childminder to share more information with the other settings that children attend to support their rapid progress.

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good

Children have good relationships with the affectionate childminder. They enjoy the positive and supportive involvement of the childminder during their play. Lots of talking and laughter takes place during activities and routines. The childminder expresses genuine warmth towards children. This contributes to them feeling safe and secure. The childminder gathers detailed information from parents so that she knows children's routines and preferences. As a result, children make a smooth move to the childminder's care. The childminder encourages children to eat healthily and provides opportunities for them to be physically active. For example, they regularly visit nearby parks and learn to take appropriate risks when they use large play equipment. This promotes the development of children's large muscles. This also contributes towards the development of their social skills as they mix with others outside the setting.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder regularly updates her knowledge by reading relevant online information and by attending regular training. She also attends activities at the children's centre, where good practice is shared amongst other professionals. The childminder monitors children's progress through observation and assessment and plans for the next steps in their development. Parents speak highly of the childminder. They are extremely happy with the service provided. The childminder evaluates her practice and seeks the views of parents and children. However, this is not yet sufficiently targeted to further enhance the quality of her teaching and to extend the challenges for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY342181 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 862942 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Garston near Watford. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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