Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 January 2016 19 October 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

 Teaching is exceptional, inspirational and extremely creative. The qualified, trained and dedicated childminder has highly innovative ways to assess children's skills. All activities and play experiences that children enjoy with her, are tailored to boost their individual learning needs and talents.  The childminder successfully plans unforgettable activities for children, across all areas of learning. Children are challenged, interested and eager to learn. They flourish and speedily develop their skills.  The childminder inspirationally meets children's different learning styles. She provides them with a wide range of educational projects and themes, in activities both indoors and outdoors. Children develop exceptional knowledge of the world.  The childminder is very welcoming and displays strong bonds with children. She is extremely attentive and accurately tailors practice to meet their needs.

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This provision is outstanding

 Children's social skills are exemplarily well promoted. They participate in regular playgroups, play dates and inspirationally learn about their community and cultures. Children are inspired to become sensible citizens.  The childminder has expert knowledge and procedures to safeguard children. She knows the steps to take should concerns arise and astutely monitors children's well- being and welfare. Children are safe and protected in her care.  The childminder maintains an inspirational culture of reflective practice, involving parents and children. She continuously analyses ways to further enhance children's learning experiences. The childminder is an eager researcher and training is one of her priorities. She is extremely confident in her knowledge of current legislation.

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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

 ensure that information exchanged with other settings that children attend is even more-detailed regarding their ongoing learning to further enhance the already exceptional support that children have.

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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 completed joint observations of activities with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as, the childminder's self-evaluation, evidence of her suitability, qualification and training.  The inspector took account of written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The qualified childminder continuously improves her exceptional knowledge and skills, through expert professional development and training. She meticulously assesses play areas and outings to minimise risks and children play in safety. The childminder inspirationally involves children in assessing risks during play and they develop great awareness of personal safety. She expertly involves parents in her practice and skilfully introduces them to policies, educational programmes and routines. The childminder has strong links with the local children's centre, the local authority and networks with other childminders to share good practice. She also links with other settings that children attend. However, there is capacity to ensure that even more- detailed information about children's learning is exchanged with these settings to boost children's already exceptional support. Children thrive because their needs are astutely

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder inspirationally expands on children's interests and learning. She expertly promotes these in activities and play opportunities. For example, while children enthusiastically explore a resourceful art activity, the childminder focuses on ensuring that their learning objectives are met. Children learn through play and have exceptional opportunities to be imaginative. They develop love for books, enjoy singing and can extend their learning outdoors. Numeracy is skilfully embedded in all children do. They inspirationally develop social and literacy skills in very interesting activities. For example, children learn about their emotions, observe themselves in the mirror and use tools to express their feelings on paper. Exceptional educational programmes match children's interests and meet their needs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Outstanding partnerships with parents are an asset of practice. The childminder exchanges detailed information with them about children's care requirements. Practice is very inclusive. Play areas, meals, activities and routines are expertly organised to suit all children. Children confidently learn what is right and wrong, and know their boundaries. The childminder is a great role model and expertly promotes good manners. She clearly communicates her expectations with children, who behave exceptionally well in a nurturing environment. The childminder enthusiastically praises children, who are confident and have strong self-esteem. She astutely promotes children's good health with nutritious meals, exercise and outdoor play. Additionally, children are independent in managing their personal hygiene. They are excited and ready to learn new skills.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

The childminder starts and maintains rigorous assessments of children's skills, always in partnership with parents. She expertly tracks children's progress to narrow gaps in their development. The childminder has very high expectations of children, who achieve their full potential and beyond, in preparation for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 130123 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 854208 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2000 and lives in Watford. She operates all year round, Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She provides funded early years education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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