Edgeworth Carol Jane

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 November 2016 1 May 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

 Since the last inspection, the childminder has developed new procedures to assess and plan for children's learning. Teaching is good. For example, children complete a puzzle about vehicles and learn their different names. They imitate their sounds, while learning to fit the pieces into the right place. Children develop their skills well.  The childminder has also developed procedures to work with other settings that children attend. She incorporates children's assessments and themes from other settings into her provision. Children have a good continuous support.  Children access toys, resources and activities readily. They experience a good balance of adult-led and child-led play. For example, children reach for their favourite book about trains and enjoy a storytelling session with the childminder. They access the toy trains and build tracks with the childminder.  All the necessary information about children's needs is obtained from parents, which

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This provision is good

enables the childminder to settle and comfort children in her care.  The childminder participates in training and links up with other childminders. She effectively implements new ideas for children. For example, children participated in a road traffic project. They have created a zebra crossing, road signs and traffic lights. Children use ride-on toys and take the role of pedestrians, as they learn to keep safe in a fun and meaningful way.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not seek more-detailed information, ideas or suggestions from parents about activities that children enjoy at home in order to help her in promoting higher levels of progress for children.

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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 and make use of information, ideas and suggestions from parents about activities that children enjoy at home to help in promoting their learning and development to the highest level.

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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 joint evaluations of activities with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and interacted with children. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's qualification, training and self-evaluation.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and members of household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder participates in regular child protection training and demonstrates a secure understanding of her role to safeguard children. She knows the possible signs of abuse and where to go for support should concerns arise. Practice is well documented with relevant records and policies and procedures maintained efficiently. The childminder completes the required processes to confirm the suitability of household members. She conducts risk assessments of her house and any outings to ensure that children are safe. Policies are in line with current legislation and are regularly updated and shared with parents. The childminder protects children from being at risk of harm.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder maintains an effective cycle of observations of children's learning and plans suitable activities to promote their skills. For example, children identify the colours of objects they find and use this information to divide them into groups. The childminder also uses the activity to engage children in learning mathematical concepts as they count the number of objects of each colour and calculate how many there are in total. Activities are interesting and challenging. Children learn how to greet and speak with each other as they play with toy phones. They pretend to talk to their parents about how happy they feel. Information about children's learning is regularly provided to parents. Children's needs are met and they progress at a good pace.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder tailors her services to meet children's needs and carefully plans their routines, outings and meals. Children's health is effectively promoted. They enjoy daily exercise, fresh air and balanced meals. Children learn to manage their personal needs and hygiene. The childminder celebrates cultural festivals with children and they learn about their local community. Children have clear guidance on what is right, wrong and know what is expected of them. The childminder praises children at all times and they behave well. She forms strong bonds with children and is very attentive to their well-being and welfare.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children's learning is securely promoted. Children's creativity and imaginative play are promoted well. For example, they enjoy using musical instruments, experimenting with playing loudly and quietly while dancing and talking about the noisiest instruments. They delight in drawing and writing and show responsibility in solving simple problems that arise from their activities. For example, children plan their own sports day at the childminder's house and choose their favourite sports and games. They also design their trophies. Children effectively develop the skills they will need for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 129612 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1050973 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 6

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1990 and lives in Hemel Hempstead. 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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