Childminder EY413378

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 September 2016 28 April 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

 Since the last inspection, the childminder has made effective improvements and implemented changes in his practice. The childminder promotes children's communication and language development well. He displays effective listening skills and expands children's vocabulary by introducing words that relate to their play.  Children are happy and settled in this nurturing environment. The childminder offers a caring and friendly environment for them. Children confidently approach him when they feel the need for reassurance or assistance.  Children are very polite and behave well. They are sensitive to the needs of those around them, helping them to develop strong relationships.  Partnerships with parents and other professionals are strong, supporting children's learning and development at home, school and in the childminder's care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Younger children's opportunities to make independent choices about their play are not always fully promoted. They sometimes struggle to reach their favourite resources to support and build on their current interests more freely.  The childminder does not always make the most of all opportunities to encourage children to experiment with writing and monitor how this skill is developing.

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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

 support younger children's growing independence as they make choices about the toys and resources which support their current interests  provide more opportunities to extend children's early writing skills and monitor how this skill is improving.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records and a sample of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the written feedback from parents, the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of other members of the household.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good awareness of how to keep children safe and ensures that their welfare is maintained. He has a good understanding of procedures and knows how to respond to any child protection concerns in order to help keep children safe. The childminder's home is safe and secure. He sources various opportunities to improve the quality of his practice and to keep his knowledge up to date. For example, he conducts his own research and liaises with other professionals to help children achieve better outcomes. The childminder provides information for parents about his role and their children's activities and achievement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes and assesses children's learning. He finds out about their individual interests and developmental needs in order to plan their learning priorities. Children enjoy themselves while they are with the childminder. They are keen to participate in the enjoyable activities and benefit from the childminder's focused involvement in their play. He engages children in discussions as they play, introducing them to new vocabulary. For example, they use their hands to explore foam and play dough. The childminder asks children to describe what the foam feels like using words such as sticky, slippery or squelchy. The childminder provides valuable opportunities for children to continue their learning during visits to the local area. Children learn about the natural world and wider, diverse community. This helps children to be curious of the world around them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder builds good relationships with children. He carefully meets their needs and interests and praises them for their achievements. This has a positive impact on children's emotional well-being and prepares them well for their eventual move to school. The childminder is a positive role model for children. He has established routines and has high expectations for behaviour. Children show good levels of self-control, cooperation and respect for others. During visits to the outdoor environment and places of interest, children develop their physical skills and learn to take risks. The childminder is proactive in the way that he supports children to learn about their own safety. For example, he helps to teach them about road safety when they walk to school and to use large climbing equipment safely.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain the necessary skills to support their eventual move on to other settings and school. Children are becoming confident and independent. Children develop good communication skills and readily share their experiences. They learn to manage their personal care needs. Children count and develop good mathematical skills. They concentrate and persevere, for example, when completing puzzles.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY413378 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1043775 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 28 April 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010. He lives with his wife who is also a registered childminder in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire. The childminder cares for children who speak English as an additional language. The childminder cares for children all year round from 7am to 7pm, 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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