Childminder EY426138

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 May 2016 2 October 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 made significant improvements to her practice since the last inspection. She has improved the use of ongoing assessments and linked her observations to each area of learning. Activities are planned in response to children's individual abilities and interests.  The childminder provides a good range of toys, equipment and resources which engages children and is used well to support their learning and development.  The childminder has formed affectionate and caring relationships with children. Children learn to play cooperatively, share toys and respect each other's similarities and differences.  The childminder manages children's behaviour effectively. Children respond well to the childminder's suggestions, explanations and instructions which help them understand how to behave well and learn to be aware of others.  The childminder displays a good knowledge and understanding of her responsibility to

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This provision is good

protect children and keep them safe from harm. Children adopt healthy and safe routines, learning how to be aware and minimise any potential hazards and risks.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of her professional development to build on her teaching skills, in order to drive children's already good learning to the optimum.  The childminder does not evaluate her practice effectively. She identifies where her provision is strong but does not always recognise areas to improve.

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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 professional development to build on teaching skills, in order to drive children's already good learning to the next level  expand the methods of self-evaluation, in order to highlight and target areas for further improvement in the provision.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector and childminder jointly observed and discussed children's learning and development.  The inspector observed teaching and the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to and interacted with children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records, evidence of the suitability of adults and a sample of other documentation, including accident records, and safeguarding policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder carefully minimises any risks or hazards in her home to allow children to explore the environment safely. She has established good partnerships with parents, other childminders and other settings that children attend which benefit children's all-round development. The childminder has begun to use reflective practice to evaluate her service, however, this is not yet fully effective as a tool to target specific areas for further improvement. The childminder attends training and workshops to extend her knowledge and skills. She has good expectations and wants to extend her teaching skills to continue improving the good quality care and learning she provides for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides resources and equipment that attract children's attention and help her engage them in learning. For example, she chooses storybooks to help children talk about toileting. She provides magnifying glasses to engage children in looking at and talking about what bugs they see in the garden, such as how many legs or wings they can see. She uses questioning well to encourage children to think and respond in their own words. She gives them the time and encouragement to achieve independence. For example, she carefully judges the grip and strength of babies before encouraging them to use their own muscles, rather than the childminder lifting them. She correctly assesses children's actual abilities against the typical expectations for their age. She effectively shares information with parents about children's learning and achievements to provide consistency in their development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children who speak English as an additional language are making good progress in their learning. Children are learning about rules, expectations and boundaries for their behaviour. The childminder works closely with parents to share strategies, ideas and suggestions to support consistency between the children's home and her care. Children's independence is developing well. They are beginning to overcome shyness and find their voice with the childminder. They show that they have formed trusting bonds with her and find comfort in being close to her. The childminder encourages and supports children to be independent and develop the confidence and skills they need to move on to the next stage in their learning.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in their learning and development. They are interested and engaged in the activities and resources that the childminder provides for them. Children benefit from the childminder's good teaching and patience, and are developing confidence in making their own choices and decisions. Children receive encouragement and praise from the childminder when they display persistence and concentration in their task.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY426138 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1036946 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 2 October 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Welwyn Garden City. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language.

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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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