Childminder EY480828

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 September 2016 Not applicable

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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 works in close partnership with parents to support children's individual and specific needs. She provides regular feedback about assessments of children's learning and development. The childminder provides parents with ideas and information about how they can support their children's further development.  Children settle quickly in the childminder's care. They receive praise and encouragement which is one of the ways the childminder supports their growing confidence and self-esteem.  Children's language and communication development is supported through the childminder's effective interaction. For example, she encourages children to participate in story sessions and repeats words back to the them to strengthen their pronunciation.  The childminder uses self-evaluation to accurately identify areas for improvement. She effectively gathers the views of parents and children. The childminder uses the

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This provision is good

feedback to set targets for improvement in her practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the best use of opportunities during activities to build on children's learning further. For example, children were not encouraged to learn about shape and numbers during a jigsaw and story time during the inspection.

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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

 make better use of spontaneous opportunities that arise during children's play to engage and challenge their learning further.

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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 children's learning records and a sample of policies.  The inspector read written 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 good understanding of the signs and symptoms that may raise concerns about the welfare of children in her care. She knows who to contact in her local authority and the procedures to follow. The childminder makes good use of professional development opportunities to strengthen her knowledge and skills. The childminder works well in partnership with other settings that children attend. She shares children's achievements and their next steps in learning to support their continued good progress. The childminder monitors the assessments of children's learning and development. She uses this information to target gaps in learning and provide support when it is needed. Children's interests are incorporated in their next steps in learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is effectively supporting children's mathematical development. She encourages them to count as they jump up and down on the trampoline. The childminder provides opportunities for children to develop their concentration skills. For example, they eagerly participate in stories and point to different objects in the pictures. They talk to the childminder about what is happening in the story. Children have many opportunities to develop their early writing skills. For example, they use chalk, pens and painting to express themselves and create pictures. When children first start, the childminder gathers information from parents about what children are able to do. This helps to form children's starting points.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. The childminder provides settling-in sessions that enable children to grow in confidence. She supports their understanding of living a healthy lifestyle. One of the ways she does this is through sharing books, stories and talking to children about making good choices in the food they eat. The childminder provides food that is healthy for the children. She talks to the children about keeping themselves safe. They learn about crossing the road safely and looking for potential hazards. Children gain independence skills from an early age. For example, they learn to wash their hands and tidy toys away at the end of a session.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are inquisitive learners and willing to take part in activities. They develop the skills needed for their next stage in learning and for their move on to school. Children make good progress from their starting points. Younger children enjoy the challenge of fitting pieces of a puzzle into the correct place. They look carefully at the pictures to match them together. Children's physical development is supported through the wide range of opportunities available. They have fun playing in the park, having walks in the wooded area and playing with a range of push-along cars and tricycles.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY480828 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 993704 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 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Abbotts Langley. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder supports children who have special educational needs or disabilities.

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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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