Childminder EY449807

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 January 2017 15 January 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 understands how to support children to learn through play. Children are given many opportunities to develop their communication and language skills. The childminder encourages them to talk and naturally broadens their vocabulary during play. For example, they discuss animals and where they live.  The childminder works closely with parents. She regularly discusses children's progress with them and children's next steps in learning are displayed. The childminder ensures that she shares and uses information to provide children that attend other settings with consistent support in their learning.  Children behave very well and show caring attitudes towards their friends. The childminder has developed close relationships with them and they listen to her attentively. Parents appreciate how the childminder promotes children's social skills and helps them to grow in confidence.  The childminder reflects on her practice to support the continuous improvement of the

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This provision is good

service she offers. After activities are completed she encourages children to discuss their play and includes their opinions in shaping future planning. Following feedback from parents, she has introduced more library visits to further enhance children's early literacy skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder misses opportunities to enhance children's understanding of numbers and counting to further extend their mathematical development.

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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 even more opportunities to extend children's understanding of numbers and counting.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and training, and the suitability of all household members.  The inspector viewed areas of the childminder's home that are used for childminding.  The inspector discussed the childminder's improvement plans and children's progress. She looked at a range of documents, including the safeguarding procedure.  The inspector observed and discussed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times. She took account of comments from written feedback given by parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder ensures her knowledge remains updated as she attends safeguarding training. She has a strong understanding of child protection procedures and how to refer any such concerns to the relevant agencies. The childminder completes regular risk assessments to reduce potential hazards to children, including for the use of the communal garden. The childminder shares her detailed policies and procedures with parents. These have been reviewed to inform parents of how the childminder monitors the use of mobile phones and internet access in her home. Children are eager to explore the welcoming environment that the childminder has developed to promote their learning. For example, they can choose what they want to play with from the many available resources. The childminder displays children's work and encourages them to feel proud of their achievements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder's regular assessments of children's progress help her to identify and address any gaps in their learning. She plans a wide variety of stimulating activities, taking into consideration the different ages and abilities of children, to help them achieve their next steps in learning. Children are engaged in their activities and concentrate for long periods of time. They explore the sensation of blocks of ice with their hands and use toy hammers to break the ice and reveal toy animals hidden inside. They investigate the effects of putting cold and warm water on the ice, and listen to it crackling as it melts. Children positively respond to the childminder's use of questions to help develop their thinking skills. She encourages discussion, offering possible alternatives for them to consider, such as whether the ice will melt quicker if it is blown with hot air from a hairdryer.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder understands how to support children's personal, social and emotional development. She values their opinions and praises them often, which motivates them to persevere at challenging activities. Children understand the feelings of others and discuss how to resolve potential conflicts. For example, they suggest taking turns when other children are interested in the same toy. The childminder models positive behaviour and speaks to children in a calm and friendly tone. She teaches them about healthy lifestyles, including playing outdoors to develop their physical skills. Children learn good hygiene procedures, such as handwashing at appropriate times. The childminder provides nutritious snacks which she has adapted to support children with specific dietary requirements.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress over time. They gain the skills they will need for school or the next stage in their learning. For example, they write their names on their work and put on their shoes. Children are happy to work together and solve problems, such as how to fold a large playmat during tidy-up time.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY449807 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1066060 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in St Albans. She operates on Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 6pm, all year round, 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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