Childminder 123679

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 November 2016 14 May 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 her last inspection the childminder has made significant improvements. She identifies children's next steps in learning and effectively plans to meet their individual stages of development and personal interests. The childminder also promotes more opportunities for children to learn about healthy lifestyles and how handwashing helps to limit the spread of infection.  The childminder reflects upon and evaluates the quality of the service she offers. She talks to children's families and listens to the valuable feedback that they give. This helps her to make informed decisions about any future improvements to the service she provides. Children make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder ensures that children are able to spend regular time in the fresh air with her. She focuses on promoting opportunities for children to develop their large- muscle movements. This also helps to support children's continuing good health and

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This provision is good

well-being.  The childminder talks to children about keeping safe as they prepare for Bonfire Night and they discuss the dangers of fireworks. Children show a clear understanding about why they should keep away from fireworks. They also know why it is important to always stand close to an adult.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 In her enthusiasm, the childminder sometimes steps in too quickly during children's activities to offer them solutions. This does not always allow them sufficient time to persevere at tasks and work things out for themselves.  The childminder does not always promote effective ways to engage parents in extending 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

 support children more effectively as they develop their skills in perseverance and independent learning  strengthen opportunities for sharing ideas and activities with parents to further support and extend their children's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors 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 evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household 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 is aware of how to identify child abuse and knows the action she should take in this situation. She regularly updates her understanding to ensure that she is able to consistently protect the well-being of children. The childminder carries out risk assessments of her home regularly. She uses this information to make decisions about the implementation of safety measures, to help her protect the welfare of children. The well-qualified childminder enhances and develops her practice through reading professional articles and has discussions with other professionals. The childminder effectively monitors children's progress in learning. This assists her to quickly address any emerging gaps in their development. The childminder provides parents with information about their child's progress. She is also aware of the importance of working in partnership with other providers.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gives children many opportunities to practise their communication and language skills. They are eager to talk to her about what they have been doing at nursery. She shows great interest in what they have to say and asks pertinent questions, encouraging them to use their listening skills. Children enjoy developing new physical skills as they learn how to control a blunt knife to spread butter on to bread. They use simple mathematical language as they are supported to count how many pieces of cheese are going into their sandwich. When children place two pieces of tomato together the childminder introduces words, such as half and whole, which children excitedly repeat. They recognise that when both halves are pushed together it makes the same shape as a football.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides children with a wide range of nutritious meals. She presents foods in a creative way to successfully encourage children to try a wider range of tastes. Children show that they have developed a close relationship with the childminder. They like to spend time with her and at times they invite her to join in with their games. Children are well behaved and enjoy the praise given to them by the childminder. This promotes their self-esteem and they take pride in their achievements, such as when they confidently try counting how many dinosaur puzzles there are on the floor.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress, relative to their starting points. They show a willingness to learn and good concentration skills as they enthusiastically take part in activities. Children show their growing understanding of the world and positively recall past events, such as going for a walk with the childminder in the local woods. They carry out small tasks, such as helping to tidy toys away when they have finished playing. Children develop the important skills needed in preparation for their next stage in learning and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 123679 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1043883 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1994 and lives in Bishop Stortford. She operates all year round from 7am until 7pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a recognised childcare 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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Telephone number

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