Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 July 2015 14 February 2012

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 childminder is very skilled. She promotes children's speaking and listening skills, successfully using highly appropriate strategies that encourage them to have a go. The young children happily engage in conversations and are confident and articulate.  The childminder is effective in promoting children's physical development with precisely tailored and well-thought-out plans. She offers children lots of different physical activities that test and challenge them to achieve body control, coordination and strength.  The childminder has highly successful relationships with families. Her very professional approach from the start means she ensures they receive all of the information they need. Parents are very clear about what she needs from them, in order to promote children's optimal care and learning.  Children thrive in the childminder's care. She promotes their health and well-being superbly through direct teaching of relevant topics and includes these in play based

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This provision is outstanding

discussions. Children develop a positive attitude to learning and life with the childminder.  The childminder evaluates her provision very successfully. She sets herself challenging targets, has the strategies to address these, therefore, rapidly secures improvements.  The childminder has a detailed understanding of how to safeguard children. She takes prompt and appropriate action to address any concerns and ensure children's safety and well-being.

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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

 build on the already very good relationships with other settings children attend to develop further the links between their learning experiences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the siting room and garden. She reflected on children's learning with the childminder.  The inspector, the childminder and children had conversations at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at documentation relating to the day-to-day organisation of the childminding service, children's progress and self-evaluation.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from their letters and information provided by the childminder.  The inspector checked the evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and the suitability of other household members aged over 16 years.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The high-quality teaching is having a positive impact on children, ensuring they make rapid progress in their learning and development. Activities and experiences appeal to children. They are learning about the world around them through carefully planned play. The childminder recognises when children are interested and supports them superbly to develop their ideas and extend their thinking. Children show high levels of concentration. They are busy working out things for themselves and persisting until they succeed. Children make the most of the opportunities to explore mathematical ideas as they work out how to share items between a small group. They are developing their early writing skills through their play. Children enjoy favourite stories, songs and rhymes. They have a very positive approach to learning and are being extremely well prepared for their future education in school. The childminder tracks children's progress closely. She knows where

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who attend. This is outstanding

they have gaps in their learning and what she can offer to help narrow these. The childminder regularly shares the informative progress reports with parents and encourages them to support children's learning at home. She is highly successful in engaging them in sharing details about their children's other achievements and this gives her an excellent base for further planning.

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outstanding

Children behave well. They are polite, well mannered and considerate towards others. The childminder is an excellent role model, so children routinely observe how things are done. She encourages children to be active and makes excellent use of the opportunities for outdoor learning, so they get plenty of fresh air. Children eat nutritional balanced meals and snacks. They understand the importance of fresh fruit and vegetables in their diet. The childminder encourages children's independence and praises their endeavours. Children delight in helping to plan activities, collecting resources and sharing out jobs. They are very involved in making decisions about what they do. Children learn about safety and risk in the home and on outings. This helps them to assess situations and seek help when they need it. Children develop very responsible attitudes and are willing to help the childminder and others.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements and she fulfils her responsibilities effectively. Her practice is underpinned by meticulous documentation. The childminder keeps up to date with training, both to safeguard children and enhance her skills. In addition, she has plans in place for obtaining her early years degree. The childminder works very closely with other early years settings that children attend, sharing progress information to support them in their continuing education. She acknowledges there is scope to build on this even further. The childminder is looking at how she can link the topics followed at other settings with her own plans and children's next steps in learning to extend and enhance their progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY430827 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 853134 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 14 February 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Hertford. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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