Childminder EY448776

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 May 2016 13 May 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 is reflective and continuously evaluates her practice with a view to developing the service she provides even further. She has successfully addressed the action and recommendation raised at the previous inspection.  The friendly childminder establishes strong, warm relationships with children. She helps new children to settle quickly, ensuring their favourite toys and foods are readily available. Children enjoy the childminder's cuddles and show that they feel very content and settled. They welcome authorised visitors to join in with their play.  The childminder takes children to a wide range of organised groups and on outings in the community, such as 'welly walks' and visits to local farms. Children have immense fun feeding a wide range of animals and learning about their habitats. This helps them develop a good understanding of the world and meet and play with other children.

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This provision is good

 The childminder teaches children to understand that print conveys meaning, helping to enhance their literacy development. She uses intonation in her voice to engage and capture children's attention as she reads their chosen books. She helps children understand the flow of reading by moving her finger under each word from left to right on the pages.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the best possible use of the ongoing information that she gains from parents, in order to support even more precise planning for children's next steps in learning.  The childminder does not share information with parents on a very regular basis about children's good progress, or ideas to extend individual learning at home even further.

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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

 make better use of the ongoing information received from parents to inform and enrich children's individual planning even further  share updates about children's good progress with parents on a more regular basis, including further ideas to enhance individual learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during indoor activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times.  The inspector observed a planned activity and jointly discussed this with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, a selection of policies, safety procedures and required documentation.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and adults who live at the premises over 16 years of age.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents and children.  The inspector reviewed how the childminder evaluates her setting to continually improve outcomes for children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. For example, the childminder has secure procedures in place for children to be cared for in the event of an emergency. Furthermore, she knows how to swiftly meet children's needs in the event of a child protection concern. The childminder carefully reviews the learning programmes to ensure that any gaps in children's learning are swiftly addressed. She works closely with parents to establish children's starting points in learning when they first begin attending. This helps her to accurately plan for their learning at an early stage. Parents comment on the childminder's passion to provide a high standard of care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder's frequent observations and assessments of children's learning accurately inform her planning to securely meet their individual needs. She introduces children to mathematical ideas and number names in a fun and engaging way. They sing number songs and use finger puppets to help them understand addition and subtraction. The childminder places a strong emphasis on promoting children's language skills. The childminder is a very good role model. She actively listens to the words young children attempt to say and helps them with the correct pronunciation. They blow bubbles to help develop the muscles in their mouths in preparation for talking. The childminder's use of probing questions encourages older children to use complex sentences to talk about their feelings. Children use mirrors to identify differences between themselves and others.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The well-qualified childminder offers a nurturing and fun-filled environment for children. Her consistent praise and reassurance give children the confidence and motivation to carry out responsibilities independently. For example, they help the childminder to prepare the food they eat. In addition, they eagerly tidy away the broad range of good quality toys they have chosen and have finished playing with. The childminder calmly and consistently reinforces good manners and supports children to take turns during activities. Children follow good hygiene procedures and enjoy a healthy lifestyle. They use the herbs that they grow in the childminder's garden to add to their meals. Children are excited to join in with active music and movement sessions that challenge their physical capabilities and develop their coordination. Younger children learn to walk backwards and on tiptoes. Older children balance on one leg, arranging their arms to represent the shape of a tree.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in their learning. The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to continue developing her knowledge to improve outcomes for children. She completes regular training to constantly update her knowledge and skills. Children positively benefit from her new knowledge. She implements a wider range of activities to effectively promote the key skills required in preparation for children starting school. Children learn to link letters and sounds and recognise their own name.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY448776 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1043875 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in the Shephall area of Stevenage. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four- year-old children. She holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 4.

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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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