Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 September 2016 25 March 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 significant progress in improving the provision she offers since her previous inspection. For example, she has attended safeguarding training to update her knowledge in order to clearly identify the possible signs of abuse and neglect. Her detailed observations and accurate assessments of children's achievements precisely identify their next steps in learning.  Children are confident and settled with the friendly childminder. She offers a caring, nurturing and fun-filled environment for them. Children giggle with delight as the childminder tickles them and they enjoy her cuddles as they become sleepy.  The childminder teaches children to understand that print conveys meaning. This helps to enhance their literacy development. Children thoroughly enjoy her storytelling. She uses intonation in her voice to engage and capture children's attention. The childminder helps children to understand the flow of reading by moving her finger under each word

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This provision is good

from left to right on the pages.  The childminder gives a high priority to promoting children's communication and language development. She speaks clearly and models effective listening skills. The childminder helps to expand children's vocabulary by introducing words in context, therefore embedding it in a meaningful way.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, children are not provided with ample opportunities to independently manage their own hygiene and personal needs.  Partnership working with parents is not fully effective in promoting their children's learning at home.

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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

 provide more opportunities for children to independently manage their own hygiene and personal needs  extend the good range of information given to parents about children's learning experiences to fully support a shared approach to their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during indoor and outdoor activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times.  The inspector observed a planned activity and jointly discussed this with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, a selection of policies, safety procedures and required documentation.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and persons aged over 16 years who live at the premises.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents and reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation process.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder conducts thorough daily risk assessments of her home. She clearly explains to authorised visitors to her home the procedures she expects them to adhere to. This helps to keep children safe and promote their welfare. The childminder is reflective and continuously evaluates her practice with a view to developing the service she provides even further. She carefully reviews children's development to ensure that any gaps in their learning are swiftly addressed. Parents are very complimentary about the service the childminder provides. They describe the childminder as very caring and friendly.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a fun filled and stimulating learning environment for children, who are motivated and active learners. They join in with action songs, playing instruments and moving their body in rhythm to the tune. Children have immense fun using a voice changing microphone. They explore the range of sounds they can make when they change the pitch of their voice. Children persevere at accurately positioning their feet within the printed footprints on a musical mat to activate different sounds. The childminder skilfully introduces children to mathematical ideas throughout everyday routines and planned activities. Children count the stairs as they climb them and use soap and warm water to create and compare different sizes of bubbles. The childminder helps children to develop the small-muscle skills in their hands in preparation for writing. They enjoy opening and closing flaps and zips within interactive storybooks and make prints

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a very good role model, she calmly and consistently reinforces good manners and positive behaviour. She helps children to understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle. Children plant and nurture fruit and vegetables in the childminder's garden. They help the childminder to pick the produce which she incorporates in nutritious home-cooked meals. This helps children to understand where food comes from and that it is good to eat. Daily access to the childminder's garden and visits to local parks help children to develop good physical skills. They learn to bounce on large balls and develop their balancing skills on large equipment. The childminder gives children time to solve problems independently. For example, how to manoeuvre a tricycle down a small step.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in their learning given their starting points. The childminder takes children to a wide range of organised groups in the community. They occasionally travel to these using public transport. This helps them to develop a good understanding of the world. It also extends their personal, social and emotional skills as they meet and play with other children. These skills help to prepare them well for their next stage of learning and the eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY411398 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1050912 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Stevenage. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 6.30pm, 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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