Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 December 2016 19 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 has worked effectively with the local authority and made many improvements since her last inspection. Robust arrangements are now in place to ensure the suitability of any persons looking after children. This has improved the supervision of children and their safety at all times.  The childminder provides a wide range of learning experiences in the home, outdoors and the wider community. She builds on children's interests. Children grow in confidence and are eager to learn. They make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder is a good role model and gives clear guidance for children about what is acceptable behaviour. Children are polite and well behaved. They learn to share, take turns and consider the needs of others.  Children have formed close and positive relationships with the childminder and each other. They are happy and confident and demonstrate a very strong sense of belonging

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This provision is good

within the welcoming and homely environment.  Partnership working with parents and other settings that children attend are well established. The regular exchange of information ensures that contributions are used to promote children's unique care and learning needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always allow children time to further their thinking skills and respond to her questions before she answers them herself.  The childminder does not yet place high enough focus on evaluating her teaching skills to shape professional development programmes to support children to make more rapid 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 children with even more opportunities to process their own thoughts and share their ideas  sharpen the focus on undertaking professional development that improves teaching skills to an even higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed areas of the premises used for childminding purposes.  The inspector looked at children's assessment folders and records and a range of other relevant documentation, including evidence of her suitability and those of other household members over the age of 16 years.  The inspector discussed the process of self-evaluation with the childminder and how she obtains the views of those that use her provision.  The inspector discussed children's development with the childminder.  The inspector viewed feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder implements policies and procedures to keep children safe. She understands her responsibilities in ensuring children's well-being and knows how to report her concerns if she suspects a child is at risk from harm. The childminder assesses potential risks in her home and takes steps to ensure parents are informed of any changes to procedures that promote their children's safety and welfare. Comments from parents are extremely complimentary about the care and service provided. The childminder implements well-established monitoring systems and uses these to evaluate children's progress to help her quickly identify and address any gaps in their learning. She seeks the views of others, such as parents, children and other childminders, to help her recognise her strengths and areas to improve.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her knowledge about children to plan and organise age-appropriate resources that stimulate their interest and potential learning. She regularly observes what they are able to do and uses what she learns to plan exciting and challenging experiences for them to extend their learning. The childminder develops children's social skills. For example, children visit local children's centres, where they interact with others and develop their confidence. She supports children's learning effectively, for example, by talking to them and encouraging them to be involved in purposeful play. The childminder knows children well. She follows their interests to help support their motivation. Children focus and are keen to join in.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have formed secure and emotional attachments with the childminder and thoroughly enjoy interacting with her as she joins in with their play. The childminder acts as a good role model for children and helps them learn to be polite. For example, she teaches children good manners and they learn to say please and thank you. Children behave well. The childminder supports children's understanding of healthy lifestyles. Children eat nutritious foods, are active and enjoy outings, such as to the local park or the farm, to develop their physical skills and enhance their well-being. Children are independent and take on a number of small tasks. For example, they demonstrate pride in their achievements as they dress themselves and help tidy up toys and other resources.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are developing the key skills needed in preparation for the next stages in their learning and in readiness for school. They are independent learners and show high levels of self-esteem. Toddlers confidently select books and are developing an awareness of how to handle books and turn the pages. They are confident to explore and are sociable and inquisitive. Children demonstrate their early mathematical knowledge well. For example, they recognise shapes, sort objects and identify colours correctly.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY243723 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1043042 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 April 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002. She lives in Hatfield, Hertfordshire. She operates all year round from 7.45am until 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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