Childminder EY442444

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 November 2016 3 December 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 built good partnerships with parents. She keeps them regularly informed about children's progress and development. The childminder gives parents information and ideas about how they can extend their children's learning at home.  Children are very happy and settle quickly in the childminder's care. They form close attachments with the childminder and with other children who attend. This supports children's confidence and helps them to feel safe.  The childminder effectively supports children's mathematical development. For example, she encourages them to write numbers one to 12 as they make Santa clocks.  Children have plenty of opportunities to develop their physical skills. For example, they have fun on regular trips to the local park and visits to the zoo. Children enjoy their daily walk to and from school.  The childminder frequently reflects on her practice. She seeks the views of parents and

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This provision is good

children and incorporates their ideas when setting herself targets to further develop her practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasion, the childminder does not provide the most able children with challenging learning opportunities to help them make excellent progress.

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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

 provide an even higher level of challenge in activities to inspire the most able children to excel in their learning.

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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 observed and discussed a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the children's learning records and a sample of policies.  The inspector read written feedback from parents and talked to children during the inspection and took account of their views and responses.  The inspector reviewed evidence of the suitability of the childminder and all adults living at the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the procedures to follow and knows who to contact with any concerns relating to the safety and welfare of children. She regularly accesses training and opportunities for professional development to enhance her knowledge and skills. The childminder regularly monitors the progress that children are making to ensure she identifies any gaps in learning and provides support to close these quickly. She works in close partnership with other settings that children attend. The childminder has established a two-way flow of information regarding the assessments of children's learning and development. This supports her in providing continuity of care and education for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. When children first start, she gathers information from the parents about what children are able to do. She uses this information to plan accurate starting points for them. Children develop their manipulative skills as they create a variety of shapes with play dough. They roll the play dough into balls and play a game which supports their coordination as they aim the balls into a container. The childminder supports children's language and communication skills. She talks to them about what they are doing and encourages them to talk about their interests.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's understanding of living a healthy lifestyle. She talks to them about what food is good for them and they look at books and read stories related to the subject. The childminder provides food that is nutritious and healthy for them. Children develop their independence skills, such as washing their hands before mealtimes. The childminder talks to children about keeping themselves safe and preventing accidents. For example, children tidy away the toys when they have finished playing with them, which helps to prevents toys being a trip hazard. They take part in activities based around different festivals. This helps to support children's understanding of the differences and similarities between each other. The childminder checks all areas of her home that children use to ensure their safety is promoted.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are eager to learn and are willing to take part in the wide range of activities. They learn the skills needed ready for moving on to school. Children make good progress from their starting points. They develop their imaginative skills as they play with toy animals and make up stories about how the animals escape from the zoo. They link this to their planned visit to the zoo later that day. Children talk about what the real animals at the zoo might do if they escaped.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY442444 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1060001 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 3 December 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Tring. She operates during term time only from 7.15am to 9am and from 3.15pm 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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