Childminder EY479807

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 November 2016 Not applicable

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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 uses her observations and assessments of children's learning to plan activities that challenge them successfully.  Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. For example, they smile and laugh together with the childminder in their play and explore confidently.  Children gain good control of their bodies while joining in with actions to songs.  The childminder undertakes regular professional development to extend her knowledge and skills and continually improve the quality of teaching. She has attended training to keep up to date regarding guidance on how to protect children from harm.  The childminder seizes every opportunity to support aspects of children's mathematical development, such as learning about shapes and counting.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not regularly exchange detailed information with all the other settings children attend to help complement their learning and development even further.  The childminder does not provide regular opportunities for children to explore and investigate the natural world.

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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

 develop partnerships with all the settings children attend to complement their learning and developmental needs even further  provide further opportunities for children to explore and investigate the natural world.

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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 looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of adults living in the family home. The inspector also discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector took account of the views of parents during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder can identify the signs of abuse. She is clear about the action she should take in the event of concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder checks the environment regularly and takes appropriate steps to ensure any risks to children are minimised. The childminder develops strong partnerships with parents. She considers their views when planning future improvements to her provision. The childminder informs parents of the progress their children make and offers suggestions about how parents may support their child's learning at home. The childminder reflects on the quality of her practice regularly. Parents share very positive views about the provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder tracks children's ongoing progress and in partnership with parents she plans for the next steps in their learning. She uses her knowledge of children's interests to provide activities that motivate them in their learning. The childminder supports younger children to develop their growing vocabulary. She provides many opportunities to extend children's good communication and language skills. For example, she asks plenty of questions and engages children in interesting discussions. The childminder also uses books to encourage their interest in reading and learn new words.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are settled and form close emotional attachments with the childminder. The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment in which children learn and develop. She encourages children to be independent in their learning. They are encouraged to make choices about what they would like to play with. The childminder is a good role model. For example, she sits and eats with children at lunchtime to encourage their healthy appetites and demonstrate good eating and manners. She provides a range of healthy snacks and ensures that good hygiene routines are consistently maintained. Children have regular opportunities to develop their physical skills as they play in the garden and enjoy trips to the local park. Children's emotional security is given high priority. This is initially addressed with a gradual settling-in procedure that is agreed with parents in accordance with their child's individual needs. Children develop an

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

understanding of dangers and how to keep themselves safe. For example, they learn that they may trip over toys if they do not put them away after use and not to take toys on to the trampoline.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are developing good skills in the prime and specific areas of learning that help them to be ready for the move on to pre-school and school. Children confidently make decisions about their play. They learn to manage their self-care needs competently. Children enjoy exploring and are willing to try new experiences. They are polite and show good social skills to help them develop positive attitudes and make friends.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY479807 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 994555 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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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. She lives in St Albans, Hertfordshire. The childminder operates term time only from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Thursday, 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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