Childminder EY433353

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 June 2016 28 March 2012

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The quality of teaching is excellent. The childminder has rapidly developed her knowledge of how children learn. She uses this to continually adjust and adapt her teaching methods, in order to meet the learning needs of each child.  The childminder establishes children's capabilities at the earliest opportunity. She works very closely with parents to ensure she has a very clear understanding of what children know and can do from the outset.  The childminder places a strong focus on developing children's speaking and listening skills in all activities. She offers them an extensive vocabulary and provides plenty of opportunities and the time to use the new words. Children have a high level of competence in speaking and understanding complex ideas.  Children's emotional needs are thoroughly well supported. Children show that they are very happy and relaxed in the setting. They have extremely secure attachments with

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This provision is outstanding

the childminder and thrive on playful interactions.  The childminder is meticulous in tracking children's progress towards the early learning goals. She makes precise observations, carefully assesses the information gathered and uses this very effectively to plan for children's next steps in learning.  The childminder is dedicated to continuous professional development and has undertaken training and a great deal of wider reading in order to enhance her knowledge of early years practice.

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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

 explore further innovative ways for extending the opportunities for all children to learn outdoors.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector and the childminder discussed and reflected on children's learning through play.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation including policies, evidence of the suitability of the childminder, observation and assessment of children's progress, the safeguarding procedures and discussed childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector looked at questionnaires completed by parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder is highly organised. She maintains meticulous documentation that she uses to excellent effect to ensure the safety of the children. She shares her policies with parents to ensure they are fully informed about the service she offers. The childminder regularly reflects on her practice. She continually seeks the views of the children and their parents in order to gather as much relevant information as possible. She uses their feedback to help her to make further enhancements to the experiences she offers. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a comprehensive understanding of how to protect children and the action to take should she have concerns about their welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Children thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder. They thrive in her care, where she offers them a wealth of precisely tailored learning experiences. Children are very enthusiastic participants in storytelling. They join in with all of the actions that they have devised with the childminder to convey the messages in the book. The children seize every opportunity to join in with the repeated phrases in stories and to predict what comes next. The childminder uses children's interests and enthusiasm very effectively to inspire them in further activities. For example, their current interest in mini-beasts is reflected in the books they want to read and in their physical play using the tunnel. The children explore the different ways they can move through the tunnel. They liken their actions to caterpillars as they wriggle and squirm. As she lives in a flat, the childminder acknowledges the challenge of offering children optimal outdoor learning experiences.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children develop their independence through daily, routine tasks. They happily take responsibility for helping with tidying up and are confident about managing their personal care with appropriate support given their age. They enjoy excellent health. The childminder makes sure there is plenty of active play and time outdoors each day. Children find it easy to follow the hygiene routines that the childminder uses to teach them about how to keep well. They easily explain why mucky hands need to be washed before eating. Children show tremendous pride in what they do and delight in receiving praise. The childminder makes good use of the local groups to extend children's social experiences and to ensure they have the opportunities to try different and interesting activities. They are particularly relishing the session that includes relaxing sensory play.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are making rapid progress in their learning from their starting points. The childminder makes excellent use of her teaching skills to help children acquire the skills they need for the next stage in their learning, such as in school. Children are achieving extremely well as they continue to develop their knowledge and understanding of the world around them. They are keen to use their grasp of numbers and counting in their play. They are accomplished problem solvers and thoroughly enjoy exploring how they can use glue to create web like patterns, showing excellent hand control.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY433353 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1052995 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 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 28 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Hitchin. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, 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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