Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 May 2016 28 August 2012

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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 develops effective partnerships with parents. She works closely with them and shares information frequently. Partnerships with other settings that children attend are equally well developed and beneficial for providing them with continuity in their learning.  The childminder observes children and plans a wide range of activities for them. From the beginning, the childminder assesses children's development and involves parents in reviewing their progress.  Children learn about being healthy. Regular physical activities outdoors help them to enjoy daily exercise and fresh air. These opportunities contribute towards their well- being and understanding of healthy lifestyles.  Children behave well. The childminder explains about expectations and provides children with clear guidance. The childminder helps very young children to learn about sharing and taking turns.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make best use of children's spontaneous interests, emerging during planned activities to extend their learning to the highest level.  The childminder does not consistently teach children to develop a sense of responsibility and to care for the environment where they play and learn.

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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

 respond more readily to children's emerging interests during planned activities to extend their learning to the highest level  provide more opportunities for children to develop a sense of responsibility, such as learning how to care for the environment where they play.

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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 discussed a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at suitable times. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members.  The inspector read and took account of the written feedback provided by parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder understands about her responsibility to keep children safe in her care. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Recent training supports the childminder to review her practice and update her policies and procedures. She supervises children well as they play. The childminder undertakes training. She works with a network group of childminders to share her good practice and knowledge. The childminder asks parents for their views about the care she provides. She uses these, along with children's responses to activities, to review her teaching. The childminder has successfully addressed the recommendation from the previous inspection.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Activities are varied and enjoyable. Children delight in spending time in the garden where they play with different coloured rice and dough. They use tools, such as rolling pins and funnels and test out the equipment as they play. However, when children develop an interest in dropping handfuls of rice on the floor, the childminder does not reshape the activity to extend their learning. Children play with coloured bricks and the childminder supports them to count and name colours. Young children are developing into confident talkers. They take part in a range of activities outside of the home that boosts their learning. They enjoy looking and pointing at pictures of previous activities, such as them brushing the childminder's horse and having a picnic. Children make dens and hide under parachutes as they use their imagination and own ideas.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and children enjoy close relationships with each other. She picks up on children's moods and adapts daily routines to suit their needs. The childminder has a calm and caring approach. She follows young children's patterns for sleep and promotes their health and well-being effectively. The childminder supports children's understanding about the world in which they live well. They learn about a variety of different festivals and play with toys and resources, reflecting diversity. Children learn about being safe. They know they cannot play on the trampoline unless the outer net is zipped closed and they hold onto the ladder with both hands as they climb down.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are developing all the necessary skills that they need in readiness for eventually starting school. They make good progress in their learning and are confident and willing to try new things. Children are sociable and chatty. Young children shriek with pleasure and babble confidently as they first start to use language as a means to communicate. They eagerly engage with adults and display high levels of self-esteem. Children copy and learn from each other. This has a positive effect on their development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY424834 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1042134 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 28 August 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Berkhamstead. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, 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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