Garrett, Michelle Frances

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 November 2016 30 April 2013

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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 is an experienced and qualified early years practitioner who demonstrates a robust knowledge of how children learn and develop. She is particularly successful in developing children's communication, language and understanding as they play.  Children make positive relationships with the childminder and their peers. They quickly become confident in their play and complete tasks independently, such as feeding and dressing themselves.  The childminder has effective and well-established partnerships with other early years settings and schools that children attend. She is proactive in sharing information and finding out the best ways to support continuity in children's learning and development.  The childminder takes a professional approach to the service she provides. She reflects thoughtfully on the impact of her practice and successfully identifies areas to improve further. This helps to maintain continuous improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not explore all relevant information to establish the most accurate starting points for children's learning on entry to her setting. Currently, she finds out about children's play preferences and personal routines but does not fully take account of what they already know, understand and can do.

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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

 extend the depth of information gathered from parents about children's learning and development on entry, in order to further enrich the planning process.

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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 and observed 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 childminder's self-evaluation form and written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her responsibilities to protect children and keep them safe. She updates her safeguarding knowledge and reviews her policies at regular intervals to ensure she follows current guidance and meets regulations. The childminder adapts the home environment to make it safe for the age range of children attending. She keeps accurate records relating to children's care. She accesses training courses and belongs to professional organisations to continue to build on her already solid knowledge and experience. The childminder fosters very positive relationships with parents and keeps them well informed. Parents provide glowing references. They describe the childminder as caring, kind and loving, and report that children make great progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has high expectations of children. She provides interesting and challenging experiences to spark their curiosity to learn, while consistently promoting their language and understanding. Young children remain motivated and engaged as they explore different ways of making marks with paint. They learn to handle tools and objects for printing and make connections with what they already know. Children develop concentration and perseverance as they are not rushed throughout activities and play. The childminder is patient and follows children's particular interests at the time, allowing them to consolidate their learning. The childminder makes useful observations and assessments to help her plan for children's developmental needs. She tracks their progress over time, although she does not fully consider what children already know and can do prior to starting. Nevertheless, children consistently achieve well and parents are very well

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

informed about how to build on their children's learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming setting where children soon develop a sense of belonging within her family home. She adapts her routines and approach to help those who need more reassurance and support to separate from their parents. The childminder is a positive role model for children's behaviour and safety. She sets clear and consistent expectations from the start. For example, she effectively helps children to share, to help tidy away the toys and respect each other's differences. Children lead healthy and active lifestyles. They exercise in the fresh air and use indoor soft-play centres. The childminder works closely with parents to meet children's individual dietary needs. She offers nutritious, home-cooked meals and plenty of fresh fruit to contribute to children's good health.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are well prepared for future learning. The childminder introduces appropriate activities to help children gain solid foundation skills in literacy and numeracy before moving on to school. Children begin to write and understand letters and sounds. Those who speak English as an additional language are supported well in learning to communicate effectively. Older children use greetings and simple phrases to help communicate with their peers in their home languages.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY456495 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1066510 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 April 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Tring. She operates all year round from 7.45am until 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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