Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 September 2015 12 October 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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder demonstrates her secure knowledge of how children learn.  The childminder plans a wide range of stimulating and challenging activities that stem from the children's interests and next steps in learning.  The childminder has built successful partnerships with professionals and other settings. Children benefit from consistency in their learning and development.  The children attend music and activity groups with the childminder. This helps to develop children's confidence and self-esteem. Children are well prepared for their next stage of learning and moving on to school.  Parents are actively encouraged to participate in their child's learning. The childminder gathers detailed information from parents and makes frequent observations and assessments of children. Children make good progress from their starting points.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always use the information that she gains from evaluating her quality of teaching, in order to support children to make exceptional progress.  The childminder does not make the best possible use of opportunities to extend children's understanding of hazards and risks.

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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

 use every opportunity to reflect on the information gained from evaluating the quality of teaching, in order to support children to make exceptional progress.  extend opportunities to help children to understand how to keep themselves safe from hazards and risks.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector discussed a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self-evaluation and the children's learning journeys.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector read comments and views written by some parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is fully aware of her responsibility to report any concerns about children's well-being and safety. She knows where to refer any concerns. The childminder continually improves her knowledge and understanding through attending regular training sessions. This has a positive impact and enables children to make good progress. The childminder does not always use the information that she gains from evaluating her quality of teaching, in order to support children to make exceptional progress. The childminder makes good use of data gathered from children's assessments to review specific groups of children and areas of learning. The comprehensive policies and procedures underpin the practice of the childminder. The childminder creates a positive, supportive and enjoyable environment for children to explore, play and learn.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides opportunities for children to learn about the environment and the local area. While walking to school, children gather natural materials to use for creating pictures. Children are given opportunities to follow their interests through visiting the local park. For example, they are able to run freely and explore. The childminder promotes children's communication and language development and implements advice from other professionals. Children's artwork is valued and the childminder displays it for all the children and parents to view. The childminder effectively teaches the children early literacy and mathematical skills. The childminder regularly brings counting and mathematical concepts in to play. For example, while rolling play dough, the childminder encourages the child to count. She says, 'one, two, three' as the child, with support, rolls the play dough.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

All children undertake simple tasks, such as helping to tidy up. The childminder teaches the children how to make good behaviour choices and has a range of simple rules to follow. Children develop close bonds with the childminder. Children are extremely happy and content in the friendly and welcoming childminder's home. The children enjoy being active and often take part in activity sessions with other children. At times, the childminder misses opportunities to teach children about keeping themselves safe. They do not help to identify possible hazards and risks in the home and garden. Children are taught about being healthy and can choose for themselves from a range of healthy snacks. Children learn to respect and celebrate each other's differences. Children take part in activities from other cultures, religions and festivals. Independence is encouraged and children learn good hygiene routines.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn how to be independent. The childminder is enthusiastic in her teaching and children are eager to participate and learn. The childminder has good knowledge of the children's development. Through precise observation and assessment, gaps in learning are identified and effective support is given.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY349312 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 849466 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 12 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in St. Albans. She operates term time only from 7.45am to 5.45pm, Tuesday and Wednesday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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