Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 June 2016 27 January 2015

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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 reflects on her practice taking into account the needs of parents and the developing interests of children. She takes the time to learn new methods of teaching, such as early years phonics and mathematics. The childminder then organises activities to build securely on the children's existing knowledge and increasing skills.  The childminder makes pertinent observations of the children in her care. She speaks with their teacher at school, which helps her to support and extend their learning and development in her own setting.  Children's behaviour is very good. They speak articulately about whose turn it is, while playing games. They demonstrate excellent table manners and can explain the importance of washing their hands before meals.  Children are confident communicators, sharing information about their day at school and interacting in conversations by listening to others then taking their turn to speak.

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This provision is good

 The childminder manages her setting well. She makes sure that open communications between parents and other professionals working with the children are promoted. As a result, children make continued good progress and embed skills to support the next stage in their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's outside environment does not currently reflect the good range of learning opportunities enjoyed by children inside, to prompt, motivate and fully support those children who prefer to learn outdoors.

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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

 build on plans to further enhance the enabling outdoor environment to maintain and extend high levels of curiosity and imagination for those children who prefer to be outdoors.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector checked relevant documentation, training certificates and the suitability checks of the childminder and her husband.  The inspector observed and discussed a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector took account of the childminder's reflective practice along with written feedback from parents.  The inspector spoke with the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder clearly understands what to do if she has a concern about a child's welfare. She updates her knowledge in relation to child protection and takes action to minimise potential hazards in her home. This makes sure children can play within a safe and secure environment. Since the last inspection, the childminder has updated her first-aid training and maintains relevant insurance. The childminder pays attention to continuing her professional development. She has developed her understanding of current legislation and taken the time to learn about delivering progress checks for children aged two to three years.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands that to support the children in her care, she needs to understand their interests. The childminder helps children develop confidence and motivation as she talks with them and their parents about their hobbies and favourite games. This effective communication helps to raise children's self-assurance in what they can do. The childminder observes children to identify any gaps in their learning so she can take quick action, where necessary, to help close these. She talks with parents about children's achievements made on a day-to-day basis, helping them to extend their learning at home. The childminder understands what targets children need to reach and is proactive in providing activities that help them to attain these goals.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides healthy meals which are planned around each child's dietary needs. Information is shared with parents about the home-cooked meals their children enjoy each day. This helps to assure parents that their children are receiving nutritionally balanced food which enables them to grow and thrive. Children's self-esteem increases as the childminder provides plenty of praise. This results in confident children, who learn to respect and show consideration and encouragement to others. Children competently complete everyday tasks, such as dealing with personal hygiene as the childminder encourages their independence skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder extends children's thinking as they explore simple addition using coloured cubes to provide visual cues. Children enjoy participating in a range of activities, such as identifying the weather, day, date and month. They use their developing phonic skills to help them write sentences or decipher words in storybooks. The childminder uses good teaching techniques. She gives children time to think and share their ideas, encouraging their interaction. Children are working comfortably within the expected range of development for their age and make good progress from their starting points.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY339844 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1005171 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 5 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 27 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Bishop's Stortford. She operates all year round from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She is currently primarily providing care between 3pm and 6pm.

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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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