Childminder, Out-of school day care in Hertfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 April 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 offers the children a well-organised environment that helps them to develop their independence. She makes sure they can easily and confidently manage their personal care needs.  Children enjoy plenty of outdoor experiences. The childminder plans this each day so that children are learning where they most enjoy themselves and get lots of exercise and fresh air.  Children are imaginative and use the toys to make up their own stories and games. They know the names of the different trains and carriages that they play with. They show they are very keen to use any new words they hear.  The childminder offers resources and experiences that really interest the children. She uses these well to help them to build on what they know and can do.  The childminder has established effective relationships with parents. They regularly share information about the children. The childminder values their contribution to

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This provision is good

evaluating her provision for children and responds positively to the suggestions they make.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is sometimes too helpful in assisting children to solve the problems they encounter in their play.  Partnerships with the other setting children attend do not yet focus sufficiently on children's learning to fully support the childminder in building meaningfully on what they learn there.

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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

 extend the opportunities for children to test themselves and to try to resolve their own difficulties  extend the partnership with the other setting to include the sharing of information about children's ongoing learning and achievements.

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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 and the childminder reflected together on children's learning through play.  The inspector, the childminder and children had discussions at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies, evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other members of the household aged 16 years and over, the safeguarding procedures and the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector looked at letters from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of local authority procedures and her responsibility to respond promptly to any concerns about children's welfare. She is organised, using her comprehensive policies to underpin her daily practice. The childminder regularly evaluates what works well and what she needs to improve. She gains feedback from parents, children and other childminders when reflecting on what she can do to develop her provision. The childminder is keen to develop her skills further. She undertakes regular training and has started the process for gaining a recognised childcare qualification.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are busy and play with a good range of interesting and age-appropriate resources. The childminder makes sure she has a wide variety of activities and experiences ready enabling children to choose activities that excite and interest them. Using observations of children's play helps the childminder to plan for children's next steps in learning. The childminder teaches according to children's individual needs, tailoring her questioning and expectations accordingly. Children's interest in the trains sees them enthusiastically helping to join pieces of track together then running the trains along them. They are eager to share their ideas with others. They explain how the trains work and where they are going. They use their own life experiences in their play bringing together the different things that they know. The childminder is attentive when they talk about their experiences at nursery and makes plans with them to try new activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children who have recently started to attend settle in quickly and adapt to new routines. The childminder has worked with the children to help them learn and understand the simple rules that help to keep them safe. They know how to use the trampoline, carefully climbing the steps and making sure the zip on the net is closed before they begin bouncing. The children know that some equipment is used by one child at a time for safety reasons. Children are good at taking turns. Children fully appreciate the reasons for following good hygiene routines. They understand why handwashing is important to their continuing good health. The childminder notes children's dietary needs and plans her meals so these are adhered to. Children show a strong sense that they feel safe in the childminder's care. They have developed good relationships with other family members and happily involve them in their play.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder has established children's starting points. She is building on these with relevant activities to help them develop their skills further. The childminder makes the most of opportunities to help children develop their mathematical knowledge as she asks them about numbers printed on the trains and is very encouraging when children continue to count numbers in sequence. The childminder effectively promotes children's speaking and listening skills with lots of conversation. She is successfully supporting them in readiness for later learning and their eventual move to Reception class.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY475664 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 968562 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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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 Sawbridgeworth. She operates all year round from 7.15am to 5pm, Monday to 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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