Childminder EY370462

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 September 2016 3 February 2015

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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 a number of improvements since her last inspection. She has attended training to strengthen her knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder now plans and provides suitable challenging activities for children based on their identified levels of development. Parents are provided with clear information about the complaint procedures.  The childminder keeps a wide range of records, policies and procedures to help her promote children's safety. For example, she maintains records about identified hazards inside and outside of her home and any action taken to remove or minimise these.  The childminder provides lots of opportunities for children to develop their communication and language skills. For example, she talks to them, describing what they are doing. Children respond positively to this and are beginning to mimic and use words that they hear in context.

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This provision is good

 The childminder ensures that children are well supported during the settling-in period. She makes sure that they are able to build trust in her and become familiar with their new environment.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Information gathered from children's parents on entry does not always give the childminder the detailed information she requires to help her plan for their initial learning needs.  Young children are not always able to make independent choices about what they want to play with.

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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

 seek more detailed information from parents about children's learning and development on entry in order to further enrich the planning process  provide further opportunities for young children to make independent choices about what they play with.

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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 a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector took account of the views and opinions of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of her responsibility to identify and refer any concerns that she may have about a child's welfare. She attends regular safeguarding training and receives updates from her local authority to ensure that she maintains her good understanding. The childminder ensures that she holds regular conversations with parents. She asks them for feedback about the service she provides and uses this information to support self-evaluation and inform future improvements. The childminder shares useful ideas with parents about how they can support their children's learning at home. Parents report that the childminder provides them with support and is reliable. They feel that the childminder is trustworthy and that their children are safe in her care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Young children show good levels of concentration and a confident attitude to learning as they take part in activities. For example, they demonstrate good focus and physical skills as they tentatively balance and then confidently propel a scooter along during outdoor play. Children enjoy small world play and show good hand-to-eye coordination as they carefully place animal figures into a farm house. The childminder plans a good range of adult-led and child-led play opportunities. She makes regular observations and assessments of children's ongoing progress. This enables her to monitor their development and helps her to ensure that their needs are consistently met.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Young children have developed strong bonds with the childminder. They approach her for spontaneous cuddles, showing that they feel safe and secure in her care. Children are well behaved and thrive on the positive attention that the childminder gives them for their achievements. They respond well to the clear explanations that she provides to help them understand what is and is not acceptable behaviour. For example, young children respond positively to the childminder when she asks them not to tip their chair backwards in case it falls over. Children show their growing independence as they help with personal routines, such as nappy changing and hand washing. They have daily opportunities to play outdoors in the fresh air. Children are provided with opportunities to develop social skills when they spend time with others at toddler groups. The childminder ensures that food brought in by parents is stored appropriately to help promote children's health.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They are motivated and respond very well to the encouragement provided by the childminder. They join in with activities and are learning essential skills that prepare them for their next stage of development and eventual move to nursery or school. Young children are able to clearly communicate their needs and wants to adults. They show that they can problem solve as they work out how to climb on to a large wheeled toy. The childminder monitors children's progress to identify areas where extra support is needed.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY370462 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1050563 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 3 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in the village of Wadesmill. She operates all year round from 8am 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

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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