Childminder EY435356

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 July 2016 30 June 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 made significant progress in improving the provision she offers since the previous inspection. She has successfully addressed the action and recommendations raised. For example, the childminder's precise observations and assessments of children's achievements now accurately inform her planning across all areas of learning.  Children are very happy and settled with the friendly childminder. She forms secure bonds with them and offers a caring and nurturing environment. Children confidently welcome authorised visitors as they arrive, and they happily settle down to sleep when they are tired.  The childminder places a high priority on promoting children's communication and language development. She speaks clearly and models effective listening skills. She expands children's vocabulary by introducing and supporting their pronunciation of words in context of their play, therefore, embedding it in a meaningful way.

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This provision is good

 Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder successfully involves parents in every aspect of their children's care and learning. She invites them to join in with planned activities with their children, such as a multicultural day, and to borrow specific activities to support children's learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder does not reshape planned activities to embrace children's interest in being imaginative.  The childminder has not yet achieved highly effective partnerships with providers of other settings that children attend.

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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

 enhance planned activities to skilfully reshape and promote children's learning further in being imaginative  strengthen the partnerships with other early years providers that children attend to support their continuity of learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during indoor and outdoor activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times.  The inspector observed a planned activity and jointly discussed this with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, a selection of policies, safety procedures and required documentation.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and adults who live at the premises over 16 years of age.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.  The inspector reviewed how the childminder evaluates her setting to continually improve outcomes for children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is reflective and continuously evaluates her practice, actively seeking the views of parents with a view to developing the service she provides further. She carefully reviews the learning programmes to ensure that any gaps in children's learning are swiftly addressed. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows how to meet children's needs swiftly in the event of a child protection concern. She takes good measures to ensure that her home is safe and secure for children at all times. The childminder is committed to continuing to improve her knowledge and skills. She attends training and reads professional publications and case studies of outstanding practice. This has increased her understanding and confidence in providing a wider range of exciting activities to further promote children's communication and language.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder's genuine interest in children's play and her consistent praise motivate them to complete challenging activities. She encourages children to solve mathematical problems in an engaging way. They demonstrate good concentration as they carefully position different shaped wooden blocks on top of each other to create a tower. Children begin to use some number names in their play. They make good attempts to count the toy cars they have lined up. Children are inquisitive and have a strong exploratory impulse. They discover, through trial and error, which toy cars have the mechanisms to propel themselves forwards when pulled back. Children develop good control and coordination. They persevere at replacing the tops on the pens that they use, matching the correct coloured lid to the corresponding coloured pen. Outings in the local community enhance children's understanding of the world. They enjoy visits to the woods where they observe

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

plants and collect natural objects, such as sticks and leaves to create fairy houses.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder calmly and consistently reinforces good manners and behaviour. She explains her expectations to children in an age-appropriate manner. Children behave well and demonstrate respect for their environment. Children enjoy a healthy lifestyle. They help the childminder to nurture a selection of fruit and vegetables in her garden. They cook and eat their produce to help them develop a wide range of tastes. The childminder is mindful and effectively manages children's individual dietary requirements. Children thoroughly enjoy moving their body in response to the music they create as they press buttons on their favourite musical teapot. Daily access to the childminder's inviting garden and visits to activity centres and local parks help children develop good physical skills. They build their strength and stamina as they run freely and use large equipment.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in their learning given their starting points. They demonstrate a positive attitude towards learning. This helps them to acquire the key skills they need for future learning and they are well prepared for school. Children attend regular, organised groups with the childminder, helping them to become familiar and confident within larger groups of children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY435356 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1044169 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 June 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Welwyn Garden City. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday and 9am to 2pm on Saturday, 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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