Childminder EY475119

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 July 2016 22 March 2016

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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

 Since the last inspection, the childminder has developed new assessments and planning procedures. She effectively plans activities that are interesting and challenging. For example, children mix cornflour with water and are engaged in analysing and talking about its changing texture.  Teaching is good. The childminder incorporates all areas of learning into play. For example, children draw themselves on large pieces of paper and use mirrors to carefully consider if their drawings match their bodies and face features. Children learn with great interest.  The childminder organises good opportunities for children to socially interact and play with others. Since the last inspection, she has expanded on the opportunities they have to learn about diverse cultures in the world. Children develop their social skills well.  Since the last inspection, the childminder has reviewed her routines and the use of the

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This provision is good

space available. Children are now closely monitored while sleeping.  Since the last inspection, the childminder has been working with local authority advisors. She no longer employs assistants, but fully understands the importance of ensuring that those in contact with children are suitable.  The childminder reflects on her services and involves parents in her evaluations. She immediately acts upon weaknesses in practice and shows good capacity for continuous improvement. Children benefit from a tailored approach to their needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not exchange detailed enough information with other settings that children attend, resulting in their learning opportunities not being maximised.

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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 the links with other settings children attend to ensure consistent information is exchanged so that they benefit from continuous support to maximise their learning and development.

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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 completed joint evaluations of activities with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, such as safeguarding. She also discussed with the childminder her assessments and planning procedures to support children's needs.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the importance of monitoring children's welfare. Child protection procedures are robust. The childminder participates in regular safeguarding training and knows the steps to take should concerns arise. She keeps her policies and procedures in line with current legislation and shares them with parents. The qualified childminder participates in a range of training to enrich children's learning. Practice is well documented and children have good standards of care and education. They benefit from a safe and effectively risk assessed environment.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder involves parents in exchanging information about children's learning. She discusses children's next steps in learning with them. There is a strong focus on promoting children's language. Alongside parents, the childminder teaches children new vocabulary. All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, communicate well in English. The childminder plans activities based on her good understanding of children's skills. For example, she teaches them about shapes as they draw on the floor with chalk. She plays a matching shapes and colours game with children to reinforce their learning. The qualified childminder provides a good balance of planned and spontaneous play. For example, she guides children on how to slide safely and allows them to play independently. The childminder is a good teacher and children progress at a good pace.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is very welcoming and forms strong bonds with children. She works with parents to plan her routines and activities. Children enjoy music and dancing. Every session they sing and move their bodies and on Fridays they enjoy a singing lesson. Children have nutritious meals, fresh drinking water, plenty of exercise and outdoor play. The childminder teaches them to manage their own hygiene and introduces them to healthy lifestyles. She works with parents to support children's emotional development and uses praise to promote positive behaviour. The childminder effectively boosts children's confidence and self-esteem. She talks to them about what is right and wrong and teaches them to evaluate their own safety during outings and play. The childminder talks to children about school and prepares them well for their future learning.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points in learning. They benefit from the childminder's close monitoring of their learning and effective planning for activities, which is aimed at narrowing gaps in their development. For example, children who are learning to walk have attentive support. Children access a variety of resources to play with. They develop literacy skills and access drawing tools and books of their own interest. Children learn through play. They enjoy creative activities and have plenty of opportunities to explore their imagination. For example, they take part in a shopping activity in the outdoor playhouse and develop skills across all areas of learning. Children are eager learners and are well prepared for nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY475119 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1045363 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 March 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Watford. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Saturday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She supports children who speak English as an additional language.

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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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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