Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 March 2016 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder works well with parents to ensure that they share information on a daily basis to consistently support children's learning and development.  Children develop good physical skills. The childminder provides daily opportunities for them to enjoy fresh air and exercise. She organises regular activities in her well- equipped garden. Children visit the local parks and walk home from school each day.  The childminder provides ongoing opportunities for children to learn about their personal safety. She talks to the children about using cooking utensils safely as they peel and cut mushrooms for lunch.  The childminder follows a programme of professional development. This includes her attending regular training opportunities and keeping up to date with legislative changes.  The childminder evaluates her setting on a regular basis to promote continuous improvement. She talks to children and parents and includes their views when planning

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This provision is good

activities and experiences for children to enjoy.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not use every available opportunity to promote the development of younger children's mathematical language in relation to shape, space and numbers.  On occasions, children do not have enough time to think about how to respond to questions and comments.

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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

 provide even more opportunities for children to develop their understanding of mathematical language in relation to shape, space and numbers  provide children with sufficient time to respond to questions and comments.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at a range of documentation including the childminder's safeguarding procedures and other policies. She also viewed a sample of children's observation and assessment records.  The inspector observed a planned activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents as provided in documentation. She also spoke to children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector talked to the childminder about how she evaluates her setting. She also viewed evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living in the home.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is vigilant when it comes to children's safety. She completes a range of daily risk assessments to ensure her home and the outings children take part in are safe to enjoy. The childminder is aware of the procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child's welfare. She has created her own range of policies and procedures to further safeguard children and this is shared with parents to ensure it is consistently implemented. The childminder encourages parents to share their children's achievements and special moments from home. This means she can celebrate these alongside the achievements they have at her home. The childminder successfully shares information with providers at other settings where children also attend to support and encourage a consistent approach to children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans a range of stimulating activities that interests and engages children and incorporates their next steps in learning. She regularly monitors the progress they make and completes regular observations and assessments. The childminder encourages children to learn about a range of celebrations and festivals through topics and cooking activities. This is an example of how they learn about equality and diversity. Children are independent and given choices about their play. They explore the feel of different materials as they happily investigate sand and water. Children's hand-to-eye coordination is well promoted as they practise their threading skills with a range of different-sized objects. However, on some occasions, the childminder does not extend opportunities for children to develop their understanding of shape, space and numbers. The childminder interacts affectionately, showing a genuine fondness for the children in her care. However,

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

during discussions the childminder often gives children the answers to the questions she asks, which means they are not given sufficient time to think and respond.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's behaviour is good. The childminder demonstrates how to share and take turns, which children copy and repeat. Children learn about healthy lifestyles as they regularly wash their hands and talk about the importance of removing germs from their fingers. Children are motivated to learn and confident in the childminder's stimulating environment. Their personal, social and emotional development are well promoted. The childminder uses consistent praise and encouragement to support children's emotional well-being. She encourages their self-esteem and sense of belonging. For example, the wonderful artwork that children create is displayed for everyone to see and acknowledge.

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Outcomes for children are good

Overall, children are making good progress in their learning given their starting points and capabilities. The childminder ensures that her planning focuses on the prime areas of learning and incorporates other areas to ensure that children make effective progress. Children are acquiring the key skills they need for future learning, such as school. They build strong relationships with the childminder and develop friendships with other minded children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY476160 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 967857 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Berkhamsted. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, 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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