Childminder EY412623

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 January 2017 14 January 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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

 Since her last inspection, the childminder has reviewed the way she assesses children's ongoing progress. She uses the information gained from her observations successfully to plan for children's future learning.  The childminder takes into account children's current interests when planning activities. Children enjoy playing with their favourite resources and are motivated to learn.  Children's behaviour is good. The childminder is a good role model and she sets clear rules and boundaries. Children demonstrate in their play that they are emotionally secure and feel safe.  The childminder is kind and caring. Children form secure bonds with her and show high levels of confidence in her home. They play freely with resources and explore the environment independently.  The childminder pays high regard to children's safety. Effective procedures are in place to highlight and minimise risks within the childminder's home and garden and when on

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This provision is good

outings. As a result, children play in a safe and secure environment.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently share detailed information with other settings that children attend, to enable a fully shared approach to children's learning and care.  Training and professional development are not always targeted by the childminder to focus on building specific skills to raise the quality of her teaching even further.

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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

 strengthen the links with other settings children attend to ensure a fully shared approach to children's learning and care  use more targeted professional development opportunities to strengthen existing knowledge and teaching skills further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities as the childminder played with children.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including risk assessments and policies. The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she evaluates the effectiveness of her provision.  The inspector talked with the childminder at appropriate times and observed the quality of teaching. The inspector and the childminder evaluated the effectiveness of the childminder's interactions with children.  The inspector checked the childminder's qualifications and training certificates, along with evidence of suitability checks carried out for all adults living within the home.  The inspector considered the written views of parents as part of the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection procedures and how to keep children safe. She knows how to make a referral through the appropriate channels to her local authority, should she be concerned about a child's welfare. The childminder has good partnerships with parents. She shares information regularly to promote children's learning and development. This is one example of how the childminder enhances children's overall care and well-being. Parents comment that their children enjoy their time with the childminder and take part in a good range of activities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a wide range of resources and opportunities that stimulate children's curiosity and motivation. She interacts well with children and extends their ideas during play. For example, while looking through books, the childminder helps children effectively to build and extend their vocabulary. She speaks clearly, repeating words to aid children's pronunciation. The childminder times her interventions perfectly as she gets down to children's level and plays alongside them. For example, as children look at pictures, the childminder gives positive encouragement. The childminder asks them to make the sounds of the animals they can see. This helps to extend children's learning. Children develop their imagination and creativity as they play with small-world toys and construct complex structures with the building blocks. They use a range of materials to create pictures that are displayed throughout the play space. This contributes to children's

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder uses routines and activities well to help children develop an understanding of how to lead a healthy lifestyle. For example, children enjoy shopping for healthy ingredients for snack or cooking activities. Children are provided with balanced meals and snacks. The childminder ensures children have access to drinks throughout the day. She helps children to learn about keeping themselves safe. For example, the childminder hired zebra crossings and traffic signals for children to practise road safety for crossing the road and riding their bicycles. The outdoor area is used effectively for many activities. For example, children explore nature and grow plants and vegetables. The childminder plans opportunities to visit local groups and amenities in the area. This helps children to get plenty of fresh air and exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and are gaining the skills they need to be ready for school. Older children tend to their care needs independently. The childminder is skilled at promoting children's literacy and mathematical skills in readiness for school. For example, as children play, she makes good use of opportunities to encourage them to count and sound-out letters. Older children have their own writing journal where they enjoy writing poetry.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY412623 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1058428 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 14 January 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Borehamwood. She operates all year round from 7.45am until 6.15pm, 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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