Holman Donna Louise

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 August 2016 28 January 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 effective, consistent improvements since her last inspection. She now reflects regularly on her practice, seeking the views of parents and children to help drive the quality of her service forward. She ensures she completes the progress check for every child aged between two and three years, and shares this with parents.  Children make good progress. The childminder helps them to develop their knowledge on topics they are interested in. For example, when children are unsure what a particular dinosaur is called, the childminder helps them to find a factual book to gain the information they need.  Children settle well with the childminder. She adapts her settling-in procedures to meet each child's needs. She gains information on what children can already do from parents. This helps her to identify children's starting points in all aspects of learning.  Children enjoy imaginative play. They use the play food to make pretend meals for the

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This provision is good

childminder. She extends their play by asking what food they have for dessert. She uses this opportunity to talk about which foods are the healthiest option.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder regularly identifies next steps in learning for children. However, these are not always precise enough to help her plan the most challenging activities to support children's learning to the highest possible levels.

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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

 identify more precise next steps in learning for each child, in order for them to achieve the best possible outcomes.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder joining in activities with children, and discussed the learning that was taking place with her.  The inspector saw the areas of the premises and garden used for childminding.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and the childminder's planning documentation. Evidence of the suitability of household members and a range of other documents, including the safeguarding policy, were also seen.  The inspector spoke to and interacted with children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the childminder's self-evaluation form and the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The well-qualified childminder has good knowledge on issues surrounding child protection. She has effective procedures in place to help her to respond appropriately. The childminder reviews risk in her home and on outings for children, such as to the park. She seeks professional development opportunities, in order to improve her teaching skills and knowledge. The childminder also uses these opportunities to keep herself up to date with new initiatives. The childminder has procedures in place which help her to effectively reflect on the activities she provides and the rate of children's progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is aware of children's interests and uses these to motivate them to learn. Children spend time sorting animals into sets and lining up vehicles. The childminder uses these opportunities to encourage children to count, for example, how many cars are in the line. Children show their developing understanding of the world as they know which animals they see in a safari park and which ones they see when they visit a farm. They also talk about the differences in vehicles, as they discuss which go on rails and which go on roads. Children know they can ask for other resources, such as train sets to extend their play even more. The childminder regularly shares development information with parents, and receives updates from them regarding what their children have been doing and learning at home. She also shares information with key persons at other settings children attend.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy, they have fun and demonstrate they feel secure in the childminder's home. The childminder is aware when children need extra help to develop their physical skills. For example, she encourages children to walk, as they are able, rather than stay in a buggy. The childminder uses her garden for further physical activities; children have opportunities to ride in toy cars and play ball games. She provides home-cooked meals and children understand how to sit at the table and eat together. Children are developing good independence as they do things for themselves, such as tidying away toys that they have finished playing with. Parents are kept well informed of what children have been doing and learning. They state how happy they are with the care and education their children receive from the childminder.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress, especially with their communication and language skills. They hold many conversations with the childminder, effectively expressing their thoughts and demonstrating their enquiring minds. The childminder supports children to be ready for the move to school. For example, she gives them time to think for themselves and solve their own problems, before she offers guidance or prompts. Children engage well in their play and learning. For example, they think carefully as they sort and categorise the toys they are playing with.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 149238 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1043449 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 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 28 January 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1997 and lives in the Benington area of Stevenage. She operates from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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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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