Childminder 130172

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 July 2016 7 October 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 improvements since her last inspection. She has ensured her public liability insurance is maintained. The childminder provides opportunities for children to extend their critical thinking and has successfully supported children to express their own ideas and interests. As a result, the provision for children has improved.  The childminder demonstrates a commitment to developing and improving her skills through accessing learning opportunities and training. She shows a strong capacity to improve through her drive to raise standards in her practice.  Children's language and communication skills are successfully supported by the childminder. She encourages them to talk about their interests. The childminder talks to them about what they are doing and introduces new words into their play.  The childminder has a good understanding about how children learn and develop. She provides activities that capture their interests.

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This provision is good

 Children quickly form close attachments to the childminder. They feel happy and safe in the welcoming environment she provides. Children receive consistent boundaries and familiar routines.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always share as much information about children's learning as she could with other settings that children attend, to support their continuity of learning.  The childminder does not always make the best use of information she gathers from assessments to consistently provide children with activities that are highly challenging.

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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 partnerships with other settings children attend in order to improve the continuity of learning for them  make better use of information gathered from assessments to provide children with activities that are highly challenging.

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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 observed and discussed a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self-evaluation, children's learning records and a sample of policies.  The inspector read feedback from parents and talked to children during the inspection and took account of their views and responses.  The inspector reviewed evidence of the suitability of the childminder and all adults living at the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the procedures to follow and knows who to contact with any concerns relating to children's safety and welfare. She has established an effective system for self-evaluation and is identifying and addressing any weaknesses in her practice. The childminder works closely in partnership with parents and regularly shares assessments of children's learning and their progress achieved. She provides ideas for activities that parents can use to further develop their children's learning at home. The childminder regularly monitors children's progress and identifies any weaknesses in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy pushing their baby dolls around in a pram and pretend to take them to the shops. The childminder talks to them about their recent visit to the local supermarket. She helps children recall previous learning, when they talked about different fruit and vegetables chosen for their meals. Children enjoy listening to stories and pointing to items on the page that the childminder has asked them to find. The childminder supports children's developing concentration skills as they learn to stack cups carefully in the correct order to build a tall tower. She provides many opportunities for children to explore and develop their early writing skills through the range of drawing, painting and craft activities available. Children's observation skills are strengthened as they complete a puzzle. They look closely at each piece of the puzzle and are proud of their achievements when they fit all the pieces correctly together.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are confident and develop independence skills from a young age. They put on their own shoes and tidy up toys when asked. The childminder helps children understand about living a healthy lifestyle. She talks to them about what food is good for them and what food is not. The childminder talks to children about washing germs away when they wash their hands before mealtimes. Children have daily opportunities for exercise. For example, they visit the local park and wooden areas, where they enjoy the space to run around and play games. Children behave well and respond positively to the boundaries the childminder has established.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are highly motivated and are becoming eager learners. They are making good progress from their starting points. Children learn the necessary skills in preparation for moving on to school. The childminder helps children develop their mathematical skills. For example, children are supported to count each time they successfully bounce a ball against the wall. They enjoy counting the balls again as they put them away. Children develop their physical skills as they ride around in push bicycles and cars and run around following a butterfly that catches their attention.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 130172 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1044268 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 7 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2000 and lives in Potters Bar. 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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