Childminder EY479401

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 May 2016 Not applicable

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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 feel secure and are keen to enjoy the wide range of interesting and appropriate activities, resources and outings available.  Children have developed trusting relationships with the childminder; they listen attentively and behave well.  The childminder knows the children well, including their next steps in learning. Children are making typical progress or good progress in relation to their starting points. Focus is given to developing communication skills.  The childminder communicates well with parents through many methods including, written diaries, showing photographs of children's achievements, discussing progress and actively seeking parental feedback.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always effectively track the progress of all the children in order to enable them to make rapid progress.  The childminder does not always make best use of information gained from evaluation, in order to build purposefully on current practice and improve further the experiences and outcomes for children.

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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

 use the information gained from the tracking of children's progress to sharply focus planning, to ensure children make the best possible progress  make better use of information gained from evaluation, in order to build on current practice and improve further the experiences and outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder regarding observations of children's play, learning and progress.  The inspector observed an adult-led activity, free play indoors and outdoors and a mealtime.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and training, and suitability of all household members.  The inspector reviewed policies, procedures and documents available, including feedback from parents.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and improvement plans.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Secure policies and procedures are in place. All necessary checks have been undertaken for the use of an assistant. The childminder supervises the assistant and ensures policies and procedures are adhered to. The childminder is confident about what to do if she has any concerns relating to the welfare of a child, including referring on if necessary. Reflective practice has resulted in many positive changes being made in the childminder's home. For example, children have a named peg to hang their clothes and can make use of various aids to enable them to use the toilet independently. An inviting den with mark-making materials and books has been created. Partnerships with parents are effective. Information and photographs are frequently shared with parents. The childminder seeks feedback from parents. Parents confirm that the childminder is always available to discuss their child's progress, and that

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

the childminder cares for all children equally, regardless of their diverse backgrounds.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a wide range of age-appropriate activities including adult-led and child-initiated, indoors and outdoors. The childminder understands how to support children in their learning. Children go on regular outings including to the park, and to a farm to observe changes over time as baby animals grow. The childminder teaches the basics well. Children are well supported to develop their communication and language skills, including those who speak English as an additional language. Children regularly have nursery rhymes and story times, using props and story sacks to engage them. The childminder introduces mathematical language into play and uses questions to encourage children to take turns, participate and work towards their next steps. The childminder speaks confidently about children's progress and what they are working towards. Children's starting points are assessed. Information is regularly shared with parents

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

through a variety of methods, including secure social media and regular discussions regarding children's progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children explore the childminder's home, which has been made into an inviting and engaging space for them. Children are keen to participate in activities and are also confident to self-select resources or explore outdoors. The childminder establishes caring relationships with the children. Children listen carefully to the childminder and are well behaved. They are encouraged to take turns and help tidy up together after activities. Children discuss healthy food choices at mealtimes. Children are supported to become independent with their dressing and personal needs.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making strong progress over time from their starting points, including those who speak English as an additional language. Children are making clear and sustained progress in areas where they needed further support to close the gap. Children are prepared for the next stage in their learning, including the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY479401 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 982731 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Stevenage. She operates from 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday, all year round except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a registered assistant, provides overnight care and 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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