Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 January 2016 28 April 2011

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The quality of teaching is outstanding. The childminder has a superb understanding of how children learn. She precisely manages the balance between supporting and extending play, allowing children to develop their own ideas. Children enjoy a fantastic range of highly stimulating activities that the childminder meticulously plans to fully engage and support them in making excellent progress.  The childminder forms superb, warm and caring bonds with children. Children are very happy and demonstrate that they feel exceptionally secure in her care. For example, children shriek with delight as they welcome the childminder's sensitive interaction in their play. Children thrive in the childminder's care and show very high levels of self- confidence and motivation in activities.  The inspirational childminder shares her wealth of expertise with newly registered childminders, helping them to raise the quality of their practice and outcomes for other

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This provision is outstanding

children.  The childminder uses self-evaluation as a powerful tool for improvement. She is relentless in her pursuit of excellence and drives forward with a strong commitment to achieving and maintaining the highest quality of care for children.  Children behave exceptionally well. They spontaneously use their good manners when speaking to the childminder and visitors. Children demonstrate an excellent sense of responsibility and respect for their environment from a young age. For example, they tidy away toys and activities they have finished playing with without being asked to.  The childminder forms highly successful partnerships with parents. She involves them in every part of her setting. Parents describe how the childminder always goes that extra mile to provide their children with wonderful experiences. They value her expert knowledge and wealth of ideas to support their children's learning and development at

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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

 continue to build upon the excellent skills and knowledge to enhance children's speech and language development even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during indoor activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times.  The inspector observed a planned activity and jointly discussed this with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, a selection of policies, safety procedures and required documentation.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and adults who live at the premises over 16 years of age.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.  The inspector reviewed how the childminder evaluates her setting to continually improve outcomes for children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding children are effective. The childminder has a robust knowledge of the action to take should she have any concerns about children's welfare. This includes protecting children from inappropriate material on the internet. The childminder shares her extensive knowledge with parents to help them protect their children at home. She thoroughly reviews the educational programmes. The childminder is extremely dedicated to continuing to improve her outstanding knowledge. She regularly visits other early years settings and attends training. As a result, she has introduced many innovative ideas to promote children's self-esteem even further. Children benefit highly from the excellent teaching methods and activities that she has learnt. The childminder has secure plans in place to extend her skills even further and these include plans to learn sign language. Children use complex sentences to express their wishes and talk about

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

themselves and other children in the photographs displayed.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The dynamic and well-qualified childminder makes the most of every opportunity to significantly enhance children's learning. Children of a young age have a superb level of concentration as they complete challenging activities. The childminder's infectious sense of fun and skilful use of intonation in her voice immediately captures children's attention as she reads them highly interactive stories. The excellent use of her probing questions helps them to recall stories. This helps to develop their literacy skills. Children use their vivid imaginations to go on adventures, such as picnics and visits to the beach. Rich opportunities within the childminder's home and the local community help children gain an excellent understanding of differences between themselves and others.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children are very happy and relaxed in this welcoming home, creating a vibrant and happy atmosphere for all. They help themselves to a wonderful selection of high-quality toys and activities. Children show an excellent understanding about leading healthy lifestyles. They eat a wide range of nutritious home-cooked meals and snacks made from organic ingredients. Children count how many portions of fruit and vegetables they have enjoyed at the end of each day. They have superb opportunities to take part in daily physical exercise in the fresh air. They successfully learn to assess their own risks and learn how to fly a kite during frequent visits to the local park. Children also thoroughly enjoy dancing indoors with the childminder, exploring how to move their bodies in different ways and in rhythm to the music.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children make very high levels of progress in their learning in readiness for school. They have excellent independence skills for their age. A wealth of inspiring activities fosters children's skills. They solve complex mathematical problems and confidently operate electronic devices. Children are very well prepared for their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY365012 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 849670 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 28 April 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Bishops Stortford. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare 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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