Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 February 2017 23 August 2016

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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 taken positive steps to address the actions raised at the previous inspection. She has reflected thoroughly on the procedures that she uses and is focused on continually attending purposeful training.  The childminder has successfully combined her new knowledge with her experience. She now regularly observes and assesses children's progress and tracks children's development so that any weaknesses in their learning can be swiftly identified and addressed.  The childminder effectively supports children who speak English as an additional language. She talks to children about what they are doing and uses a variety of objects and toys to support children's understanding of what different words mean.  The childminder helps to develop children's learning by providing stimulating activities and good quality toys that meet their individual needs. Good routines and practices are in place to promote the safety and well-being of children. The childminder also

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This provision is good

demonstrates a secure understanding of how to keep children safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder steps in too quickly during activities to redirect children's learning. This does not allow children sufficient time to persevere at tasks and develop their own ideas.  The childminder does not always build effective enough partnerships with settings that children attend or move on to, in order to maintain the highest level of continuity in their learning.

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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

 support children effectively as they develop their skills in perseverance and independent learning  enhance the partnerships with other settings that children attend and move on to, in order to maintain the highest level of continuity in their learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during indoor activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. The inspector discussed with the childminder how she reflects on and continues to develop her practice.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder fully understands her duty in safeguarding children. She participates in regular child protection training and keeps her knowledge in line with current legislation. The childminder is clear about the procedures to follow if she has concerns about the welfare of a child. She keeps a daily record of children's hours of attendance. The childminder has reviewed and updated her risk assessments to ensure that children are not exposed to risks in the home and on outings. These now include a policy on the control and supervision of the family dog. Parents express high levels of satisfaction with the service that the childminder provides. They comment that they and their children are very happy with the childminder.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The creative childminder takes good account of children's interests within her weekly planning, for example, dinosaurs and transport. She skilfully promotes these through role play, art and outings. Older children confidently describe the names and features of several dinosaurs, they talk about the foods they may eat and excitedly build a shelter for their dinosaurs to hide under. The childminder offers children good opportunities to continue their learning through their chosen play. She uses a range of ways to involve parents in children's learning. For example, she gathers detailed information about each child when they start to contribute to their initial assessments.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a very good role model and children quickly develop a helpful and caring approach to others. She provides children with a comfortable and secure environment where they demonstrate that they feel relaxed and at home. Children behave well and develop skills with increasing confidence. The childminder praises them for their smallest achievements, such as tidying the toys away neatly and safely. The childminder supports children's good health effectively. She provides children with a nutritious range of snacks. Children positively benefit from regular outdoor play. They develop good physical skills, eagerly balancing and climbing on the large equipment at the local park. They also build strength and stamina during regular visits to the play centre. Children benefit from effective settling-in arrangements and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in the childminder's care.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and demonstrate a positive attitude to learning. They learn to manage their own clothes and independently practise good personal hygiene routines. Children listen attentively to stories and understand that print carries meaning. They develop a good understanding of mathematical concepts as they count objects during their play and begin to recognise numbers and shapes. Children make good progress across all areas of learning, in preparation for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 129785 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1072877 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 August 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1995 and lives in Kings Langley. She operates all year round from 7.15am to 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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