Rock Rachael

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 November 2015 24 January 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 is dedicated to providing for children's care and learning needs. She understands how children learn and how to use their particular interests to help them make good progress in their learning.  The childminder establishes highly effective relationships with parents. These contribute significantly to the ease and frequency of information sharing. In letters, cards and questionnaires parents express their very high regard for the childminder.  The childminder provides children with a very good range of thoughtfully planned experiences that are specifically designed to support them in achieving their next steps in learning.  The childminder provides a welcoming home environment for children. She shows a high level of care and concern for their security and well-being.  The childminder regularly reflects on her practice. She identifies aspects that she can improve to increase children's enjoyment and widen their educational experiences. She

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This provision is good

takes swift action to implement the changes.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always capitalise on the opportunities to really extend the most-able children's thinking even further during story time.  The childminder has not focused her continuous professional development on enhancing her good teaching skills to an even higher level.

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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

 extend the opportunities for children to make predictions about what might happen and the reasons why  strengthen the focus on continuous professional development to include teaching and children's learning, to further enhance her skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder and reflected on children's learning through play.  The inspector and the childminder had discussions at appropriate times throughout the inspection. The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including the childminder's self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of members of the household over 16 years.  The inspector looked at cards, letters and questionnaires from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a detailed understanding of how children learn and develop. She has a qualification at level 3 and uses this effectively in her practice. The childminder is organised and keeps her documentation up to date. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder maintains her knowledge of the possible causes for concern and the reporting procedures through training and reviewing policies. She has the latest information from her local authority and from national initiatives to help her to understand how to protect children and promote their well-being. The childminder tracks children's progress closely. She completes the required assessments that inform her and parents about children's progress and any delay in their development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder effectively engages in children's play. She follows their lead when they choose their activities. The childminder successfully communicates her interest and enthusiasm for what children are doing. She successfully models speaking and listening for children, who are rapidly gaining confidence in using their own voices to communicate. The childminder offers activities and experiences that children want to get involved with. Children show very good concentration as they play with pasta. They try transferring it from one container to another and threading it on to a string to make a necklace. Children get the help they need from the childminder, enabling them to succeed. Children like to sing and attend singing sessions on a regular basis. The childminder includes their favourite action songs when singing at home. Children enjoy imaginative play with dolls, and with cars and a garage. They show their understanding of

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

the world in this play. The childminder helps children to extend their play. During mealtimes children continue to show their rapidly developing skills as they count the sandwiches on the plate.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes children's personal, social and emotional development effectively. Children behave well, they respond positively to the childminder's calm and consistent approach. They enjoy exploring their environment, discovering the things they can do for themselves. The childminder is very encouraging and gives children the time they need to work things through. The childminder works with parents to ensure children eat a nutritious, balanced diet. The children have their own cups close by when they play. They help themselves to drinks regularly. The childminder follows the children's routines for sleep. She adjusts the daily routine to ensure she meets children's changing needs. Children enjoy mixing with a wider range of people at local groups. The childminder makes good use of the opportunities for outdoor experiences, making sure children get plenty of fresh air.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder helps children to make good progress in their learning. She ensures children have the skills and confidence they need in readiness for the next stage in their education, such as at pre-school or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY286369 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 861248 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 24 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Welwyn Garden City. She operates all year round, from 7.15am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, 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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