Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 February 2016 2 December 2008

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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 childminder is extremely knowledgeable and conscientious. She demonstrates an uncompromising and highly successful drive to achieve excellence in all areas of her practice. She actively involves all parents and children to identify areas for ongoing improvement.  The childminder has an expert understanding of how children learn and develop. She uses every available opportunity to enhance children's language, social and physical skills through play based activities. All children are making excellent progress.  Right from the start, the childminder collects detailed information from parents. Together, the childminder and parents agree on children's starting points in their learning. The childminder uses this information to base her meticulous ongoing assessments on.  Children are very well prepared for the move to school, when the time comes. The childminder welcomes teachers into her home to visit the children in familiar

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This provision is outstanding

surroundings. She actively uses the resources the teachers provide, such as books about the school. She shares children's development records with them to help them to know what children can already do.  The childminder develops exceptionally strong partnerships with other settings that children attend. She shares comprehensive and relevant information which helps to build very effectively on children's learning and development.  The childminder has developed highly positive and trusting relationships with parents. Parents state how the childminder helps their children to feel secure right from the start. They deeply appreciate the wide range of experiences she provides for their children.

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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

 review the implementation of the planned improvements for encouraging parents to share even more-detailed information about their children's achievements at home and analyse the impact of this on children's outcomes.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at those parts of the childminder's home used for the care of children.  The inspector observed teaching and learning activities both in and outdoors. The inspector discussed the learning that was taking place with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including the childminder's self- evaluation, policies and procedures. She also looked at the children's learning and assessment records.  The inspector looked at evidence of all suitability checks for the adults living on the premises.  The inspector took account of the views of parents, as recorded in written references and questionnaires.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Robust policies and procedures are comprehensively implemented into the childminder's practice. She has an excellent understanding of safeguarding and understands what action to take should she have any concerns about a child. Children's rates of learning and development are meticulously monitored through detailed, individual learning records that accurately track their progress. The childminder makes excellent use of training, research and self-reflection to strengthen and enhance her provision. She implements her new knowledge into practice, updating her polices to reflect new legislation and enhancing her teaching skills. For example, she has recently added new resources to her practice to further enhance children's interest and enjoyment of books and reading.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Children make outstanding progress as they thrive and thoroughly enjoy learning in the childminder's home. The childminder has an excellent understanding of children's individual needs. Activities and experiences are planned well to cover all areas of learning. The childminder skilfully interacts with the children to extend and enhance their learning. As the young children explore pasta, she talks to them about what they are doing. She models counting and the use of mathematical language, such as full and empty. Children show the childminder when they want to sing by using movements and actions. They are excited when the childminder sings their favourite songs. The childminder has high expectations and plans precise next steps for each child's learning. She regularly shares these with parents. The childminder has identified that there are further opportunities to include parents even more effectively. For example, she has ideas to tailor the ways she

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

encourages them to share information about what their children are achieving at home in order to meet their individual needs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children form very close bonds with the childminder. She knows the children and their families very well and provides a highly nurturing environment. Children demonstrate that they are emotionally secure in the childminder's care. They freely explore each room and investigate the different resources available to them. The childminder uses her garden exceptionally well as a stimulating learning environment. Children have a wealth of opportunities to explore and experiment using natural materials. They draw with chalks and enjoy exploring sand and water. The childminder also make excellent use of local amenities and places of interest to enhance and develop children's understanding of the world around them. The childminder is accurately aware when children show signs of being hungry. She supports all children to choose from the range of nutritious food that parents provide for them.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children are making excellent progress in their learning and development and are acquiring the skills they need for the next stage in their learning. They are very happy, confident and extremely motivated to learn.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY244015 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 848329 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 2 December 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in Standon. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday until Friday, 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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