Childminder 130230

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 November 2016 9 November 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 conducts comprehensive assessments of children's next steps in learning and promotes their interests in play. For example, children are interested in animals and develop their reading and writing skills as they enjoy stories about animals and learn to read their names. Children draw their favourite animals and develop new skills with enthusiasm.  Teaching is good. The childminder plans interesting and challenging activities for children, across all areas of learning. For example, children divide coloured rings in groups, then count them. They link the rings together to make a long chain, add and take away rings until the chain reaches their height. Children learn through play and develop their skills well.  Children's health is securely promoted. The childminder keeps them active with daily exercise and outdoor play. She works with parents to plan menus for children. There is a strong focus on ensuring that children learn to manage their personal hygiene needs.

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This provision is good

Children learn to lead healthy lifestyles.  The childminder works with other settings that children attend to exchange information about children's learning and interests. Children benefit from good support between provisions.  The childminder invests in training and links with other professionals to share good practice. She maintains her skills and knowledge in line with requirements for her role.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not obtain regular enough information from parents about what children can do and enjoy doing at home. The continuous support for children, between home and provision, is not fully developed.

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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

 obtain regular information from parents about children's learning, skills and interests at home to enhance the continuous support that children have between home and the provision.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors. She assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed joint evaluations of activities with the childminder.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and members of the household. The inspector also discussed the childminder's self-evaluation process.  The inspector took account of parents' views through written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder participates in regular child protection training and has secure knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows the steps to take should concerns about children's welfare arise. The childminder effectively minimises risks for children through her thorough assessments of play areas and outings. She maintains a set of policies and procedures to guide her practice and shares them with parents. The childminder reflects on her practice and asks parents and children for their suggestions and ideas. The qualified childminder provides children with good care and education.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder skilfully manages the educational programmes for children to ensure that they enjoy quality learning opportunities in all areas. She knows of children's interests and uses them to boost their skills. For example, she knows that some children prefer playing outdoors and ensures that they have plenty of opportunities to extend their play to the garden. In the garden, children draw, read and play with sand and water. They climb on large equipment and play ball games. The qualified childminder provides children with a good balance of planned and spontaneous play. For example, children play at being shopkeepers and learn with her how to pay for their shopping. The childminder effectively promotes children's progress and they develop skills at a good rate.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is attentive towards children and monitors their well-being. The childminder effectively tailors her routines to children's needs and they are comfortable with her. Children's behaviour is managed in partnership with parents. The childminder is a positive role model and explains to children what is right and wrong, and why. They behave well. The childminder is very inclusive and involves children in learning about each other's cultures and festivals. During play and outings, the childminder teaches children to manage their own safety. Her priority is to ensure they are safe and happy. Children settle well and form strong bonds with the childminder and others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children's skills are closely observed and tracked. Gaps in their learning are effectively narrowed by the qualified childminder's planning for activities. Children develop small- muscle skills by transporting beads using pincers. They count the beads and use vast vocabulary to describe them. Children are confident communicators, for example, as they recall events from movies they have watched together. There is a strong focus on extending their individual talents and learning styles. Overall, children develop a wide range of skills across all areas of learning and so are well prepared for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 130230 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1059405 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 9 November 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1994 and lives in Watford. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years 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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