Childminder EY236025

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 May 2016 29 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

 Children are happy and settled and make good progress in their learning. They share caring and trusting relationships with the childminder. Children are well behaved; they discuss and implement rules and values. These are regularly reviewed to reflect children's current needs and responsibilities.  The childminder helps children develop an understanding of the importance of healthy lifestyles. They sow, cultivate and eat fresh fruit and vegetables from the garden. They walk to and from school and enjoy eating nutritious, home-cooked meals.  Children make good progress. The childminder plans ongoing activities to engage and interest children. They make impressions of their feet and hands from clay. The childminder has plans to re-visit the activity, so children can compare size and discuss growth.  Children's language development is promoted through a range of supportive interactions during daily routines and play activities. The childminder talks to children

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This provision is good

about what they are doing and encourages them to think before they respond.  The childminder has a wide range of policies and procedures, supporting the safe running of her service. She shares these with parents as soon as they register with her; this helps them to have an understanding of the childminder's responsibilities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's professional development is not always sharply focused on strengthening her understanding of recent changes to practice and guidance.

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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

 strengthen the programme of professional development to more thoroughly review practice and confidently put into place new legislation that affects work with children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder joining in activities with children and discussed the learning that was taking place with her.  The inspector saw the areas of the premises and garden used for childminding.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and the childminder's planning documentation. Evidence of the suitability of household members and a range of other documents, including the safeguarding policy were also seen.  The inspector spoke to and interacted with children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the childminder's self-evaluation form and the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is confident about following appropriate child protection procedures, helping to protect children's welfare. She reviews risks in the environment and on outings, reflecting on the needs of each child. The childminder evaluates her service by identifying what is working well and what she needs to improve. She sources some professional development opportunities, in order to improve her skills and knowledge. For example, she has become more aware of recognising patterns in children's play and learning. This has helped her plan more specific learning opportunities for children. The childminder reflects on the activities she provides and the rate of children's progress. She ensures any gaps in learning are quickly identified and plans strategies to address them.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder sensitively teaches children as they play. She introduces mathematical concepts, such as matching and helps children draw circles around shapes that are the same, in pictures they make. Children enjoy exploring paint and spend time independently choosing which colours they want. They show excitement as they see new colours emerging as they mix different paint together. The childminder gives them time to explore and experiment as they choose. This helps to develop their creativity and concentration skills. The childminder is aware of children's next steps in learning, ensuring that activities experienced are suitably challenging. She regularly shares development information with parents and receives updates from them regarding what children have been doing and learning at home. The childminder has effective discussions with key persons at other settings children attend. They discuss children's development and the childminder plans

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

activities to complement their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children chat constantly with the childminder and demonstrate their excellent understanding of words. They enjoy looking at photographs of their friends and siblings displayed in the kitchen. Children mimic facial expressions being shown on the photographs and have fun. The childminder ensures children have regular access to the outdoors. They enjoy playing in the garden, going for nature walks and visits to local parks. Children are developing good independence as they do things for themselves. They understand the need to wash their hands at appropriate times. Parents are kept well informed of what children have been doing. They state how happy they are with the care and education their children receive from the childminder.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are developing very good communication and language skills. They hold very effective conversations with the childminder and visitors. They are efficient at copying the actions of the childminder, such as drawing circles. They use tools, such as pencils and glue sticks with ease, to effectively complete their tasks. Children are making good progress and gaining the keys skills required for their next stage of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY236025 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1042029 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 29 August 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Hitchin. She operates from 8am to 5.30pm, 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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