Childminder 129727

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 May 2016 5 December 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 has extensive knowledge of children's development. She has a wealth of experience of caring for children. The childminder is an integral part in the lives of the children and the families that she cares for.  The childminder's practical teaching is hugely beneficial for children's emotional and physical development. Children make very good progress in their learning and are working above expectations for their young age.  Children are confident communicators who express themselves well. Their days are filled with meaningful conversations and chatter with the childminder as they enjoy a wide range of activities.  The childminder discusses children's development and finds out about their starting points and ongoing learning from parents. Her good understanding means she recognises when children exceed expectations for their age and provides activities that are challenging and extend on what they can do already.

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This provision is good

 Children enjoy being fit and active. They have ample opportunities to play and learn outdoors, which some children prefer. Children learn about being independent and take on small tasks. They are aware and considerate of others, showing their developing good understanding about diversity.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's lack of confidence in using technology limits her ability to fully build on the skills which children learn at the other settings that they attend.  The childminder does not have a programme of professional development to continually update and refresh her knowledge and skills to the very optimum.

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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 children's learning of technology to complement the skills they are developing in the other settings where they attend  enhance understanding even further by finding ways to refresh and continually update knowledge through a more targeted programme of professional development.

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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 held discussions with the childminder at suitable times. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder.  The inspector discussed a planned activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder's knowledge and experience help her to provide a good level of care and education for children. She has a recognised childcare qualification and draws upon this to offer support and guidance to families. The childminder updates her first-aid training and is confident in meeting the diverse needs of young children. She has a secure awareness of child protection issues and knows the signs and symptoms that would cause her concern about children's welfare. The childminder takes measures to keep children safe in her care. She supervises their play and includes them in routines to help reduce any possible risks. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children experience a wide range of opportunities to help them learn to be confident and independent. Children take a great deal of pleasure in everyday activities and routines. They wait with anticipation for visiting wildlife to come into the childminder's garden each day. Children put down food for ducks and feeders for birds and squirrels. They observe the creatures and the childminder teaches them about the names of animals, birds and flowers. Children enjoy their regular bus ride and visits to the local shops. Every activity is used very well by the childminder to boost children's learning. The childminder exchanges regular information about learning with other settings that children attend. However, she is not able to build on the technology skills that children learn elsewhere.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm and inclusive environment where children feel safe and secure. They form close attachments to the childminder and are content in her care. Together, the childminder and children enjoy trips together in their local community where they meet others and learn about the area where they live. The childminder's genuine affection and calm nature helps children to feel safe. Children learn about healthy eating as they shop with the childminder and talk about different foods.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children exceed expectations for the development for their age. They display an impressive ability to recognise letters and numbers and their significance. They can point out the letters of their name and the names of people who are important to them. They try out their emerging writing skills as they make lines, circles and attempts at forming letters when they draw. Children are creative and like to express their ideas through role play. They care for dolls and show the toys the nurturing care they receive themselves. Children gain the essential skills they need to be ready for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 129727 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1036866 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 5 December 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1982 and lives in Berkhamsted. She operates all year round from 9am to 5pm, Tuesday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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