Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 February 2016 11 January 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 childminder makes excellent use of the accurate assessments she draws from observations. Teaching is outstanding. The childminder plans exciting experiences that promote children's progress and achievements. Children thrive exceptionally well given their starting points and capabilities.  The childminder has an excellent relationship with parents, carers and extended family members and they all work together exceptionally well. Parents speak highly of the childminder's commitment to promoting their children's learning and development.  Children's safety is extremely well promoted. They develop an advanced understanding of personal safety during day-to-day activities. For example, the childminder makes links between the colours children learn, pedestrian crossings and discussions around road safety.  Children benefit hugely from superb opportunities to develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle and they are incredibly active. Children's physical development is extremely

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This provision is outstanding

well promoted. Daily activities incorporate a range of well organised and challenging opportunities for children to rapidly develop their skills.  The childminder is highly driven and her commitment for continuous improvement is very clear. She is exceptionally proactive in obtaining feedback from children and parents in regards to her practice, which assists in developing her in-depth evaluation. The childminder is exceptionally well prepared and implements statutory requirements meticulously.  High standards of hygiene and excellent opportunities for children to be independent mean that children's personal needs are extremely well supported.

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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

 enhance the already very good opportunities for parents to contribute towards their children's observations and assessments.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities taking place, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector observed a range of planned activities and jointly evaluated these with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other family members living in the home.  The inspector took account of the views of parents as provided in documentation.  The inspector reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation and discussed how she reviews her practice. She also discussed how the views of parents and children are incorporated into the childminder's evaluation to make continuous improvement.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including safeguarding procedures and policies, as well as observation and assessment documentation.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The well-qualified childminder has extremely high aspirations to ensure that all children in her care make excellent progress in their learning and development. She is passionate about her role and interacts extremely well with children. The childminder consistently monitors her practice and sets high expectations, challenging the children to achieve. She evaluates and sets herself targets for improvement that have a positive impact on her setting. The childminder demonstrates a committed approach to continually improving her professional development. She identifies specific training that will benefit children overall and she promotes equality and diversity in everything she does. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder demonstrates an excellent understanding of how to protect the children in her care. She is extremely vigilant and knows what to do if she has concerns about a child's welfare. Risk assessments are particularly thorough and

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

include a full itinerary for special outings, to ensure that children's safety is paramount.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder demonstrates a superb knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She is passionate about her role and interacts extremely well with children. The childminder is particularly responsive to children's needs and she is consistently led by their likes and interests. Young children thrive as they explore an excellent range of materials. The childminder challenges them at every opportunity. She encourages their understanding of mathematical language as she introduces a range of different sizes and their imaginations are excellent. The childminder identifies realistic learning outcomes for the adult-led activities she plans, focusing comprehensively on engaging children. The childminder skilfully uses children's individual starting points and high quality observations and assessments to identify their next steps in learning. She incorporates these extremely well into monthly plans which are shared with parents.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Children copy and repeat the numerous new words introduced by the childminder during their play. This is one way their communication and language development is highly promoted. Parents skilfully extend children's learning at home, and the childminder identifies that she could further enhance opportunities for parents to contribute.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children are motivated. They show extremely high levels of concentration as they focus on activities for long periods of time. The environment is highly stimulating with an exceptional range of activities offered, both inside and outdoors. Children are encouraged to choose where they play. The childminder is an excellent role model and children demonstrate exemplary behaviour whilst spending their time purposefully. The childminder takes time to really listen to children and she has an excellent understanding of their individual needs. Children are extremely confident. Their personal, social and emotional development is very well promoted and they have strong attachments to the childminder.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are making excellent progress towards the early learning goals and confidently gain the skills needed, in readiness for school or the next stage of their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY334978 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 849182 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 11 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Colney, London. She operates Tuesday to Thursday, from 7.30am to 6.30pm, all year round, 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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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