Evans Katie Violet

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 August 2015 23 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

 Teaching is good and children make good progress. The childminder includes parents in planned activities. She provides excellent ideas for how they may support children's development further in their home to enhance continuous progress.  The childminder accurately assesses children's development and provides a range of challenging experiences that meet their individual learning needs. Children are very well prepared for school.  The childminder promotes children's well-being very effectively. Flexible settling-in routines are offered. Parents and children spend time in the childminder's home and meet her at social groups before they begin attending her setting. Children use this time and support to form close bonds with the childminder.  Children demonstrate an eagerness to learn about the world around them. For example, they learn traditional dances from India, try to learn some words in the Ghanaian language and investigate the African way of life. They regularly discuss

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This provision is good

events that happen around the world, developing good awareness of the wider community.  The childminder and her assistant have a robust knowledge of safeguarding procedures. They thoroughly consider every aspect of children's welfare and consistently promote this. Children discuss modern technology with the childminder and learn to be safe when using the internet.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder offers help and suggestions on how to manage materials and resources which over-directs the children's play.

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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

 expand the opportunities for children to develop their own ideas during activities as they learn to make decisions for themselves.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's house and talked with the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises and garden used for childminding.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies, evidence of the suitability of household members, observation and assessment documentation, and the safeguarding procedures.  The inspector observed activities and jointly evaluated these with the childminder.  The inspector discussed with the childminder her methods of reflective practice.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder recognises the potential for learning within all activities indoors and outside. Children have many opportunities to develop reading skills. They use posters displayed indoors to review activities they have undertaken and readily open booklets to follow the written and illustrated instructions to complete tasks. The childminder and her assistant take every opportunity to engage children in conversation. Children have an extensive vocabulary and readily express their opinion or explain their reasoning. They develop confidence with simple mathematics through the way in which the childminder encourages them to use this within activities. The childminder introduces measurement as children talk about the length of the balloon sculptures that they are making. They use a measuring rule,

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who attend. This is good

compare the numerals to those on the wall poster and count the associated stars before making their own measuring rule. However, on occasions, children do not fully develop their free expression and think of ideas for themselves. This is because the childminder offers help and suggestions which lead their play.

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good

The childminder and her assistant have a detailed knowledge of children's care needs and allergies. They ensure that they work closely with parents and have relevant training to meet such needs. Children quickly form trusting relationships in the setting and are confident and enthusiastic. Children have a good awareness of personal hygiene. The childminder uses imaginative methods to help children to understand personal safety and become aware of sensitive issues. They use puppets and develop scripts to explore issues, such as accidents, anti-bullying, road safety and bereavement. Children understand that their views are valued because they begin to learn about democracy. Following the general election, children voted on tasks that they each might complete in the setting. They become responsible for making key decisions, such as what is to be added to their learning folders.

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provision is good

The childminder demonstrates a clear awareness of her responsibilities in meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder is committed to improvement. She has completed a training programme that has helped to underpin her good practice, such as safeguarding and a review of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder's assistant helps to contribute towards the good standard of care. She willingly undertakes training and works diligently alongside the childminder to complete reviews of the progress in learning made by all children. The childminder develops strong partnerships with other settings that children attend and those to which they will move, such as school. She provides detailed summary reports to promote a shared approach towards children's care and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY276604 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 860940 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 23 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Hemel Hempstead. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year- old children. She works with an assistant.

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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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