Childminder EY403305

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 July 2016 20 June 2013

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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 successfully addressed all of the actions and recommendations from the last inspection. She has worked quickly and effectively to improve the weaker aspects of her practice.  The childminder works well in partnership, with parents. They begin working together from the outset when the childminder encourages them to share as much information as possible about all that their child knows and can do.  The childminder effectively uses her observations and assessments to plan experiences designed to help children learn new skills. She cleverly incorporates mathematics into play and encourages children to explore their understanding of nature and the world around them as they work together.  Children are very confident and settled with the kind childminder. She offers a welcoming and caring home environment for each of them. Children enjoy the comfort and reassurance she provides. They confidently involve others in their play.

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This provision is good

 The childminder has successfully helped children to learn about good hygiene as part of keeping themselves healthy and well. They show their very clear understanding of the need to wash their hands after playing in the garden.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always provide children with as many opportunities as possible to attempt tasks and actions for themselves.  The childminder has not focused her continuous professional development on specific aspects of training to enhance her teaching skills.

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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

 increase the opportunities for children to attempt more tasks for themselves in order to build further on their emerging independence skills  extend continuous professional development, focusing on enhancing specific aspects of teaching and children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors 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, childminder and children had discussions at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation including policies, evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults in the household, observation and assessment of children's progress, the safeguarding procedures and the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector spoke to a small number of parents during the inspection and looked at letters from parents, taking account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a very clear understanding of how to provide a safe and secure environment for children. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has secure knowledge of her local authority procedures for reporting any child protection concerns. She maintains a comprehensive set of policies and procedures that she uses to underpin her practice and ensure children are properly cared for. The childminder shares details about her service with parents. She has successfully engaged them in the ongoing sharing of information about children's achievements and experiences at home. The childminder tracks children's progress carefully in order to ensure she identifies any gaps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes the most of children's interests when planning and teaching. She sits with children as they play, making good eye contact and giving encouragement and reassurance. Children respond to this very positively and actively involve her in their play with the building blocks and cars. The childminder helps children to develop their speaking and listening skills. She describes what they are doing and they frequently use the new words they hear in their own play. The childminder asks questions about what the children are doing. She encourages them to think about their plans and to share these with her. Children are very pleased with the success of their crop of strawberries. They are really keen to get outside to pick some for their mid-morning snack. Children are reminded to look for the ripe red berries. They show their confidence and familiarity with the activity as they successfully locate plenty of ripe fruit. Children show their understanding of size as

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder effectively supports children to manage their feelings and emotions. She has a clear understanding of the difficulties faced by children as they learn to share and take turns. The childminder helps children by talking through the problems in simple language. She uses effective strategies, such as sharing out resources, so that each child can set up their own set of skittles ready to knock them down with their ball. This helps to prevent children from becoming frustrated with one another. Children enjoy time outdoors in the fresh air. The childminder makes good use of the local open play spaces where children like to run and use play equipment. She attends a small number of groups where children meet up with others for singing and play sessions.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are achieving well across each area of learning. The childminder is teaching them some valuable skills to ensure they are capable and confident in managing their personal care needs. They enjoy showing how responsible they can be as they help to tidy away toys and set up child-sized furniture at mealtimes. The childminder is introducing them to the early stages of writing as they explore using pens and pencils. Children demonstrate their interest in learning through play and the childminder is helping them to prepare for their future learning in school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY403305 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1043072 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 June 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Stevenage. She operates all year round from 8.15am to 5.30pm, 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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