Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 September 2015 11 March 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder's sensitive interaction and purposeful teaching techniques support children in making good progress and prepare them well for school. Children participate in interesting activities that ignite their enthusiasm and eagerness to learn.  The childminder has good relationships with parents and they report that they appreciate her support. For example, they state they feel informed about extending their children's learning through play as she offers ideas about activities and resources.  Children develop an appreciation of differences and learn how to interact appropriately so that they play an active part in daily life. The childminder supports them in expressing their views and encourages them to respect the views of others.  The childminder frequently checks children's progress in order to identify any gaps or weaker areas in their learning. She then acts promptly to address these, for example,

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This provision is good

by offering additional resources and activities.  The childminder makes good use of any new knowledge gained from training or personal research. She now offers children additional activities that support the development of their mathematical skills. For example, they measure and compare volumes when playing with water.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make full use of parents' updates to inform her assessments and support her in promoting children's development to the maximum.  The childminder does not work as effectively as possible with other childcare settings to ensure that children's development is always fully promoted.

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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

 make greater use of ongoing information from parents about their child's learning and development at home  build on the opportunities to work more effectively in partnership with other childcare providers that children attend.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector talked with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She reviewed an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning documentation and evidence of the suitability of household members. She viewed the childminder's self- evaluation information and a range of other documentation, including the safeguarding procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents, as given in their written feedback to the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder uses her experience and her good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage to ensure that she consistently meets all requirements. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder updates her knowledge of this area by completing training. Therefore, she fully understands the process to follow to report any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder has improved the procedures for evaluating her daily practice. She makes more practical use of this information to inform relevant changes that improve the provision for children. For example, she now offers children additional resources, such as books, that support them in understanding the wider world and appreciating diversity.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has improved her procedures for observing children. These now effectively aid her in understanding their initial needs and gauging their progress. The childminder interacts well with children and plans activities that contribute to their understanding of their community and the development of their early mathematical and writing skills. For example, on a visit to the local shops, children refer to their shopping lists, talk about the different vegetables and learn how to pay for their shopping. This is reinforced when they later play a shopping game where they collect items on a list and learn to take turns. The childminder offers children resources that support them in exploring the environment. Children love using magnifying glasses to examine leaves and tree bark, and later use books to research the different types of trees. The childminder makes good use of spontaneous opportunities as a way of supporting children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

For example, when children notice a poster, she shows them how to point to each item as they count. Children later return to the poster and do this independently.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle well and build secure bonds with the childminder because she understands their physical and emotional needs and ensures that these are met. She supports children in understanding how to keep themselves healthy. For example, they learn how to wash their hands properly, discussing why this is important and referring to simple posters that help reinforce this. The childminder helps children to understand and express their emotions. This aids them in becoming aware of the impact their actions have on others. They learn to consider their behaviour and show kindness and concern towards each other. The childminder praises children and gently encourages them to try new experiences and to persevere at tasks they find difficult. This builds children's self-esteem and determination and they develop the emotional security that supports them when they start school.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder supports all children well so that they make good progress. She creates a positive, stimulating environment so that they enjoy their play and learning. Her good interaction aids children in developing the effective social skills that support them when they move on to school and in their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 129778 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 863961 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 14

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 11 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2000 and lives in Kings Langley. 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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