Childminder EY319511

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 February 2016 12 October 2010

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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 confidently promotes children's learning though play and plans exceptional activities that inspirationally promote their learning and interests. For example, children enjoy a story about clothes drying on a washing line on a windy day. They act out the story with props and enjoy pretending to do their laundry. Imaginative learning is exceptional and children flourish.  The childminder is very attuned to children's individual learning styles and interests. For example, children currently have a passion for football. They learn about their favourite teams and the club strips and relish the active ball play outdoors. Children have fun, are eager learners and engage extremely well in activities.  Teaching is outstanding. The childminder has expert knowledge of children's individual needs. These are promoted in all activities and routines so that they have opportunities to learn and thrive throughout their time with her.

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder skilfully introduces children to healthy lifestyles and provides them with nutritious home-made meals. She creates excellent opportunities for children to cook for themselves as they learn to eat well. There is an abundance of outdoor activities and children enjoy fresh air and exercise on a daily basis.  The childminder takes all the steps to protect children. She builds on her in-depth knowledge of child protection and safeguarding by participating in regular training. The childminder is very confident regarding the steps to take to protect children in her care. Policies are in line with current legislation and children's welfare is monitored and promptly supported.  The childminder closely supervises children and undertakes thorough risk assessments for play areas, outings and activities to ensure that they are safe. She maintains meticulous records of children's care and shares these directly with parents.

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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 impact of ongoing adaptations being made to enhance the inclusive teaching when children of different ages participate in joint activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors. She assessed the impact teaching 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 self-evaluation, qualifications, training and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through feedback letters and questionnaires.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder's utmost priority is to protect children. She is extremely knowledgeable regarding her duty to monitor possible signs for concern. The safeguarding arrangements are effective. Since the last inspection, the childminder has achieved an early years qualification and developed her expertise through extensive training. She has built on strong partnerships with external professionals, such as the local authority and children's centres. These links help her to promptly support children's needs. The childminder innovatively links with other settings that children attend and children benefit from exceptional continuous learning. She expertly evaluates her practice and enthusiastically implements new ideas for children. The childminder actively works with other childminders to exchange experience, resources and to reflect on good practice. Children fully benefit from a safe environment and the exceptionally enabling play opportunities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Assessments of children's skills are detailed and expertly linked to their individual planning. Play areas are well resourced and children enjoy very interesting activities. For example, children talk about travelling by train and develop mathematical knowledge while using sections to build a train track. They are challenged to add bridges and tunnels to their creation. Educational programmes provide children with outstanding experiences across all areas of learning. The childminder successfully supports them to cope with changes in their lives, such as being sensitive to their feelings when new siblings come along. She also links similar experiences to her current theme of spring, when looking to celebrate new life. The childminder makes exceptional use of books and props to engage children and promote their learning. She is seeking further ways to adapt her teaching, particularly during story sessions with children of varying ages, to take even more account

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

of their differing needs and attention spans.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder actively engages parents in children's care. All necessary information about children's needs is exchanged. The childminder expertly promotes positive behaviour and inspirationally celebrates children's achievements with praise. This boosts their confidence and self-esteem. Children behave exceptionally well. They have excellent support in developing social values and an awareness of their community. Children participate in playgroups and often play with other children. The childminder has high expectations of children and promotes their personal safety awareness as they play. She provides children with home-from-home care where they are happy and comfortable.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children's emerging needs and any identified gaps in their progress are expertly monitored and addressed. Children develop their confidence as they make choices, share their ideas and expand on their interests and knowledge. The childminder confidently promotes all areas of learning and strongly focuses on teaching children the skills they will need for school. Children develop at an exceptional pace and are highly successful learners.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY319511 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 849078 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 12 October 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in St. Albans. She operates all year round, Monday to Friday from 7.45am to 5.30pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 4. She provides funded early years education for 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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