Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 December 2015 22 November 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 cares for children for very short periods of time. Despite this, every activity is planned to link to children's interests and promote their learning.  The childminder promotes children's physical skills well. They regularly walk to and from the other settings they attend. On the journey, they observe the changing environment and enjoy jumping in leaves and puddles.  Children develop into confident talkers. They use a wide range of language to express themselves and their ideas. They talk about activities and the childminder extends their thinking effectively. She asks children probing questions and asks for their views and opinions.  Children are confident to follow guidance from the childminder about how to keep themselves safe. They engage in activities where they need to assess and manage small risks, such as using tacks and hammers when making patterns on a cork board.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always exchange pertinent information swiftly enough with other settings children attend to fully complement their learning from the very beginning.  The childminder's professional development is not yet sharply focused on strengthening her understanding of recent changes to practice and guidance.

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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

 build relationships more swiftly with the other settings children attend and share precise information about learning to complement children's learning from the very beginning  strengthen the programme of professional development to more thoroughly review practice and confidently put into place new legislation that affects work with children.

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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 discussed a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at suitable times. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder reviews her work effectively and is flexible and accommodating to the different needs of the families who use her service. She is motivated to improve her setting and enjoys her work. Arrangements for safeguarding children are effective. The childminder carries out risk assessments of the areas where children play and maintains safety measures. She undertakes regular training to maintain her knowledge of child protection issues and first-aid treatment. The childminder uses a range of information, including online sources, to help her make improvements to her setting. She is motivated to provide good quality care and education for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides good quality teaching for children. She uses every possible opportunity to provide them with learning activities. The childminder cares for young children for a short amount of time. With this in mind, she plans activities that children can build upon over time. Children enjoy craft activities and add to these each time they attend. Every activity is well thought out and helps children to develop the skills that they need in readiness for starting school. Children practise using their small muscles when using scissors and drawing pictures of things that interest them. Children enjoy counting, naming colours and using mathematical language as they link toy trains together and discuss differing lengths. The childminder makes swift observations and assessments of children's development. She talks frequently with parents and shares her findings with them. This helps to identify any areas where children may need further support or

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

additional help from other professionals. The childminder shows children letters and words in her home and they start to understand that words carry meaning and guess what they might say.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children arrive enthusiastically and are eager to start playing at the childminder's house. They are confident to talk with the childminder and other adults, and display high levels of self-esteem and confidence. They tell the childminder what they would like to do and set off to find toys that they like. The childminder plays games with children that support them in learning about taking turns, being patient and sharing. She teaches children to be considerate towards others. The childminder promotes children's independence well. Children dress themselves and put on their shoes. After using the toilet, they follow a guide for handwashing. This effectively contributes towards their understanding about keeping healthy. Children behave well. The childminder is calm and includes children in making choices about what they play with and when they want to eat their lunch.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in their learning and development. The childminder places a strong focus upon complementing children's development of the skills that they need for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY223074 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 922784 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 22 November 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in Hemel Hempstead. She operates Monday to Friday before and after school during term time, and from 8am until 6pm in the school holidays, 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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