Childminder EY479888

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 November 2016 Not applicable

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not fully understand all requirements for keeping records. She does not maintain an accurate record of children's hours of attendance.  The childminder does not provide meals that are consistently healthy, balanced and nutritious. Neither does she maximise opportunities to promote children's knowledge of healthy eating.  The childminder does not evaluate her practice rigorously. While keen to learn, she does not reflect well enough on ways to improve her knowledge of some aspects of the early years foundation stage.

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It has the following strengths

 The quality of teaching is good. The childminder interacts well with children to develop their language skills and curiosity to learn and explore. She offers a varied range of play opportunities and outings to support their good progress in all areas of learning.  Children develop positive attitudes to learning. They have plenty of time to explore new activities and find different ways of using resources. For example, they use beads for threading on a lace, for picking up with mini tongs and for counting and matching.  Children are happy, settled and confident in their play. They receive plenty of individual attention from the childminder, which helps build secure relationships and self-esteem.  Parents report that children adore the childminder and they consider the home environment to be safe and clean.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 keep an accurate daily record of the names of children being cared for and their hours of attendance 30/11/2016

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 provide meals that are balanced, nutritious and healthy and develop opportunities for children to learn about eating healthily. 30/11/2016

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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 develop self-evaluation and reflective practice to identify strengths of the provision and areas that require improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during indoor activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector discussed a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, including children's records, training certificates and evidence of the suitability of the childminder.  The inspector read and took account of the written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder regularly refreshes her knowledge by completing online courses on a range of safeguarding topics and issues. She demonstrates how to recognise and respond appropriately to concerns about children and their families. She has extended her first-aid skills to be able to respond appropriately to children who suffer allergic reactions. The childminder shows some commitment to developing her practice. However, organisation of the provision and self-evaluation are not robust enough. The childminder has not identified weaknesses in her record systems and knowledge of requirements. The record of children's attendance is insufficient because it does not include the times that children arrive or leave each day. This compromises the efficiency of the provision and the childminder's professionalism.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is an effective teacher. She devotes considerable attention to supporting children's learning and development. She models language well and uses effective questioning to stimulate children's thinking, understanding and interest. Children respond well and remain focused on tasks for considerable periods of time. Play within the home is complemented by regular outings to physical-play centres, parks and children's groups. These help children to learn about the natural world and to socialise with other children. The childminder knows children well through her observations and information she gathers from parents. She monitors children's developmental progress and plans play and learning opportunities matched to their needs and interests. She effectively updates parents each day on children's progress and achievements. She understands the importance of sharing information with other early years settings that children attend,

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

where appropriate, in order to support continuity in learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder agrees consistent strategies with parents for managing children's personal care, daily routines and behaviour. The childminder promotes children's knowledge of some health and safety practices. They learn good hygiene routines when toileting and eating meals and become aware of keeping safe when walking near traffic or taking the bus. They receive regular exercise and fresh air to promote their health and well-being. However, children are less well informed about eating healthily. The childminder provides mainly processed foods that children enjoy but offer limited nutritional value. Children eat fruit but are offered few vegetables and fresh ingredients to support their growth and good health.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and develop useful skills for learning. They communicate confidently and develop their vocabulary and understanding through effective interactions with the childminder. Children use a range of age-appropriate tools and equipment to master hand control for early writing skills. Children show an interest in numbers for counting.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY479888 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 988592 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Borehamwood. She operates all year round from 7am 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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Telephone number

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