Childminder EY448454

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 July 2016 13 December 2012

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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 attends training to help her develop her knowledge and understanding, in order to meet children's individual needs well. For example, she can now provide support to children with speech, language and communication needs.  The childminder has a wide range of policies and procedures that is shared with parents. They are updated when necessary to ensure that they consistently reflect current guidance.  Children are well behaved and learn how to keep themselves safe and healthy. They are aware that sitting down to eat could reduce their risk of choking. Children also know that eating too many sweets is bad for their teeth.  Parents feel that their children are safe, loved and nurtured in the care of the childminder. They report that she is very professional, provides lots of support and gives them useful feedback about their children.  Young children know that they can attract adult's attention by using their voice to make

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This provision is good

a wide range of sounds. They also communicate effectively by looking at toys and resources to indicate their interest.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not been successful in gathering ongoing information about children's progress from all of the other settings they attend.  The childminder collects a good range of information from parents about children's care needs before they start attending. However, she does not find out about what children already know and can do on entry to help her to plan for children's initial learning needs.

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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

 strengthen communication with other settings that children attend in order to gain further details and a fuller picture of children's progress  seek more-detailed information from parents about what their child already knows and can do before they start attending in order to be able to plan accurately for their immediate learning needs.

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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 looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder, including how she monitors her own practice.  The inspector took account of the views and opinions of parents' through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder ensures that she keeps herself updated about child protection issues. She is aware of the action she must take if she were to have a concern about any minded child. The arrangements for safeguarding children are effective. The childminder regularly reflects on the service that she provides and uses this to help her make effective decisions about future improvements. The childminder takes account of the views of children and parents as part of this process. Since her last inspection, the childminder has effectively developed her planning to make sure that it consistently includes children's identified next steps in learning. The childminder ensures that her home is a safe place for children to play and learn. She implements a wide range of measures, such as a safety gate to prevent children accessing the stairs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes frequent and effective ongoing, observations and assessments of children. Flexible planning meets the needs of children and ensures that their interests and preferences are consistently taken into account. Very young children enjoy developing physical skills as they enthusiastically jump, bounce and stomp their feet while being held by the childminder. They show high levels of curiosity as they explore and discover a wide range of textures using their hands, feet and mouth. Older children's communication and language are supported well by the childminder. They are able to take part in conversations with adults, letting others speak, listening and waiting for their turn. Children confidently explain in detail how they have helped to grow flowers. They show their very good understanding of the world around them as they explain that plants need water and sunshine to make them grow.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The settling-in procedure supports children's emotional well-being. They are given sufficient time to become familiar with the childminder and her home. This helps children to settle quickly when the time comes. The childminder collects detailed information from parents about children's practical, welfare needs. This helps her to effectively support their individual care from the outset. Children have developed strong bonds with the childminder. They excitedly tell her about what happened when they visited their new school. Babies consistently cuddle up to the childminder and explore new skills, such as trying to independently move toward toys that are out of reach. Children enjoy regular trips out to local parks, the library and various childminding groups. This provides children with the opportunity to develop social skills as they spend time with their peers.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They are developing the vital skills needed to prepare them for their next stage in learning, and when the time comes, school. Children demonstrate their eagerness to learn and sustain concentration on activities in this exciting, learning environment. The childminder reviews children's levels of development regularly. This helps her to ensure that if a child needs extra support action can be taken quickly to address their needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY448454 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1037221 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 December 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Hertford. She operates all year round from 7.30am 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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