Childminder EY440688

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 November 2016 18 September 2012

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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 a strong knowledge and understanding of the early years foundation stage. She implements the requirements effectively, reflecting on her own practice to ensure that she promotes continuous improvement.  Children's physical development is promoted well. The childminder provides opportunities for them to enjoy fresh air and exercise on a daily basis. She organises regular outside activities, which include local walks in the community or outings further afield.  The environment is warm and welcoming. Activities are stimulating and interesting. Children are motivated and eager to join in with experiences that support them in acquiring the skills they need for school.  The childminder follows a programme of professional development, which includes regular research to keep up to date with legislative changes.  The childminder places a sharp focus on children's communication and language

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This provision is good

development in every activity or experience they take part in. She is an effective role model, for example, as she introduces children to a wide range of new words. This supports their growing vocabulary well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently incorporate or act on the views of parents and children to drive further improvement.  Opportunities to engage parents who speak English as an additional language, in their children's learning, both in the setting and at home, are not consistently promoted.

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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

 strengthen the evaluation process to include and act upon the views of parents and children to drive continual improvement  enhance opportunities for sharing ideas and information with parents who speak English as an additional language to further support their children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at a range of documentation including the safeguarding procedures, as well as observation and assessment records.  The inspector observed a planned activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children present at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she reviews her practice. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the suitability of adults living in the home.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has attended a wide range of informative courses that supports her to continually improve. She regularly meets with other childminders to share good practice. In addition to this, the childminder shares information with other professionals or providers to help promote consistency of care for all children. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder ensures that her knowledge and awareness of safeguarding procedures is updated with regular online and face-to-face training. She is fully aware of the procedures to follow if she has concerns about children's welfare and she knows the professionals to contact. The childminder has formed friendly links with parents, and parents speak highly of her in their written feedback. The childminder uses daily communication books to ensure that parents remain updated with information about what they have taken part in while they are with her.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes regular and precise observations and assessments of children's learning. She uses their next steps in learning to plan suitably challenging activities. For example, she provides a wide range of equipment in different colours and shapes for children to use when exploring the feel of malleable dough. She models new words as the children play and they quickly begin to repeat the words and shapes. The childminder extends their learning further by supporting them to match the colours and shapes they play with to the posters she displays. Children's imagination is promoted well. They play happily with dolls and prams as they pretend to take them for a walk. The childminder joins in with their play and children smile warmly at her interaction.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form close bonds and attachments with the childminder who speaks in a calm and kind way to them. The childminder promotes children's well-being. She is aware of their dietary needs and meets their specific requirements accordingly. For example, during the initial meeting with parents the childminder finds out as much as she can about the children. This helps to support her in being able to meet their individual needs consistently. Children lead healthy lifestyles. The childminder uses opportunities, such as mealtimes to talk about what food is healthy. She also extends children's awareness and interest in food from different countries. Children's personal, social and emotional development are promoted well. The childminder praises children. She encourages them and celebrates their every achievement.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, are making good progress in their learning, given their starting points and capabilities. Children make choices about their play. They enjoy being creative as they make colourful pictures with paint. When children change their mind midway through the activity the childminder encourages them to put it to one side for a short time to dry. This means they can return to the activity later and continue to play with a wide range of engaging activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY440688 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1037096 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 September 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in St Albans. She operates Monday to Friday, from 7am until 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides care for children who speak English as an additional language.

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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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