Dobby, Gillian

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 August 2015 28 October 2010

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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 and her assistant provide exceptionally high-quality teaching for children. There is a vast array of exciting and innovative activities on offer which ignite children's desire to explore, discover and create.  The childminder carries out meticulous observations and assessments. She uses this information to plan precisely for children's next steps in learning. All children make superb progress. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities make excellent progress because of the high expectations the childminder and her assistant have for them.  The childminder and her assistant encourage children to be courageous, capable and highly competent in assessing and managing small risks. Children embrace challenges with a sense of determination. Their high self-esteem and confidence is evident as they persevere at tasks.  Children settle well into the childminder's care from the very beginning. This is because

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This provision is outstanding

of the exceptionally close relationships the childminder and her assistant share with families.  The childminder and her assistant have a thorough understanding of safeguarding issues. They are forward-thinking in their approach; undertaking training and reading relevant information to continuously review and update their policies, procedures and practice.  The childminder and her assistant are a dynamic team. They embrace each other's learning, ideas from training and undertaking new qualifications. They include these in their teaching. The strong desire they share for excellence has enabled them to drive up standards and provide an outstanding service.

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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 use new knowledge and acquired skills to enhance even further, the excellent activities on offer for children when they play indoors.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's activities in the garden, living room and kitchen.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder and discussed self- evaluation and plans for the future.  The inspector tracked children's progress, looked at information about their development and read through the feedback provided by parents.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of household members and assistants. Qualification and training certificates, and policies and procedures were also viewed by the inspector.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, children and the assistant at suitable times during the inspection.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder provides an exceptionally wide range of enticing activities for children. The quality of teaching of both the childminder and her assistant is excellent. Both know when to step back and allow children to lead their own play. This enables children to learn from each other and they are highly confident in their pursuit to learn through trial and error. Children retell stories using stones with book characters painted on them. They decorate their own stones, using paint and glitter, and talk about what they are doing. They become engrossed in the activity and display their high levels of fascination and interest. The childminder and her assistant are highly skilled in adapting activities to accommodate all children. Therefore, children of all ages experience high levels of challenge that motivate them and ensure their rapid progress in learning. The childminder ensures that children develop skills that not only prepare them exceptionally well for

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who attend. This is outstanding

school, but for their lifelong learning.

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outstanding

The childminder and her assistant form extremely close bonds with children. Children experience a seamless move between home, nursery and school because of the close partnerships the childminder forms with parents and others involved in children's care. Babies are eager to join in with the activities and older children welcome them warmly into their play. Children have a high involvement in decision making. They choose healthy foods for snack time and decide what to play. Children take resources from indoors into the garden. They delight in the freedom they have to express themselves. They build camps, make beds and role-play cafes using their highly imaginative ideas. Children's behaviour is impeccable because the childminder and her assistant show they trust them and respect their ideas, views and feelings.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder and her assistant work exceptionally well together. They instinctively move between the house and garden as they supervise children, while allowing them space to explore and learn. The childminder continually reviews the areas where children play and the way that she and her assistant support and assess children's learning. This is highly effective and has enabled the childminder to make the most beneficial improvements to the care that she provides. She is continuing this impressive drive to enhance the indoor environment even further for children. The childminder and her assistant have a thorough understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. Their relationships with parents are highly productive meaning children experience the very best quality of care and their individual needs are met extremely well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY334676 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 862618 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 16 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 15

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 28 October 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2000 and lives in Berkhamsted. She works with two assistants on a part time basis. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder and one assistant both hold an early years 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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