Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 August 2015 28 March 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

 Children show an eagerness to learn and to explore. The childminder joins in with their play, sensitively supporting and encouraging them. As a result, children make good progress in their learning and development in readiness for school.  Children's warm interactions with the childminder show that they have a strong emotional bond with her. The childminder is very knowledgeable about children's individual care and emotional needs, and responds to them immediately. As a result, children feel emotionally secure and safe.  The childminder regularly updates her safeguarding and child protection training. She is clear about the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about children's welfare.  The childminder plays alongside children. She helps children to understand how to treat each other with respect and how to take turns during their play. This helps them to form good attachments with their friends and to quickly understand what behaviour is

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This provision is good

acceptable.  The childminder regularly adds to her good quality resources to ensure that these support children's interests and their abilities.  The recommendation raised at the last inspection has been successfully addressed. The childminder now regularly reviews her practice taking into account the views of children and parents. This has resulted in her making changes to the layout of the areas used for children and continually implementing new ideas.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always seek more-detailed information from parents about their children's learning and development at home to sharpen planning.

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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

 strengthen the partnership with parents so that they routinely exchange information about what children are learning at home and use this to inform planning to help children make rapid progress in their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed activities and routines indoors. She viewed the areas used for childminding.  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 the suitability of the childminder and her training records.  The inspector gained the views of parents and older children attending through questionnaires and references left with the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn through play. She provides a broad range of resources and activities which promote all aspects of children's learning. Young children love exploring the sensory resources set out for them. The childminder continually talks to them and successfully gains responses from them. This helps to support younger children's emerging language. Older children enjoy taking part in the varied themed activities. These are linked to children's interests, such as bugs and dinosaurs. They make varied art and craft artefacts. This helps to support their hand-to- eye coordination and gives opportunities for in-depth discussions. Children explore mathematical concepts in their play. They sing number songs and play with board games. Outings to support children's interests are incorporated into the childminder's flexible planning. The childminder effectively uses observations and assessments to identify

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who attend. This is good

children's next steps in their learning. This is shared with parents through discussions, and the use of diaries and informative learning journals. This contributes to parents been able to support their children's learning at home. However, children's ongoing achievements at home are not always shared as much as possible. The childminder does not always have a fully comprehensive overview from which to plan for children's learning to help them make rapid progress.

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good

Children are happy and settled in a nurturing environment. The childminder treats children like her own family. As a result, they form close attachments to each other. Children are regularly taken to play sessions outside of the childminder's home. This provides older children with the opportunity to play with other children and develop friendships. This helps them to interact in larger groups of children and contributes to their readiness for moving to nursery or school. The childminder ensures children's dietary needs are met and their independence is promoted at all times. Children are able to play in the garden and visit parks. This helps to them to enjoy fresh air and regular exercise. Their understanding of keeping safe is discussed before visiting parks and using large play equipment.

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provision is good

The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of the learning and development requirements. She attends regular training and effectively implements the knowledge gained. For example, recent training about babies' development has increased her understanding of how to support their evolving language skills. The childminder completes the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. She shares this with parents. The assessment contributes to identifying any gaps there may be in children's learning. The childminder understands the importance of having a good working partnership with other early years professionals. This helps to ensure that there is a two- way flow of information shared between all those involved in the children's lives.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY348538 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 857410 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 14 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 28 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Rickmansworth. She operates all year round from 8am 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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