Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 March 2017 5 December 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 swift action to address the issues raised at the last inspection. She now holds an appropriate paediatric first-aid qualification. This helps to ensure she is able to take appropriate steps should children have an accident or become unwell while in her care.  The childminder has reviewed the details that she holds about children and their families. She has now ensures that she has all of the required information from parents. In addition, the childminder has obtained the necessary consent from parents to administer medication to children.  The childminder is working closely with other early years settings that children attend. She uses the information they provide when planning experiences to support children's learning through play.  The childminder helps children to develop their deep interest in books and storytelling, in order to support their speaking and listening skills. She has a wide selection of

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This provision is good

interesting books that children enjoy looking at by themselves and sharing together with the childminder and other children.  The childminder helps children to learn how to keep themselves and others safe. She offers gentle but firm reminders to children. This helps them to understand the importance of following instruction. For example, when leaving the house to go to the car, children walk sensibly and wait at the gate.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Recent continuous professional development has not been focused on enhancing the childminder's good teaching skills and extending her knowledge of more the specialist aspects of children's care, in which she is interested.

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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

 extend continuous professional development to enhance the good quality of teaching and underpin knowledge of specialist aspects of children's care.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of children's play 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 short meetings and written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection. She is aware of the possible signs that children may be at risk of harm and the action to take to protect them. She has kept up to date with changes in legislation. The childminder has reviewed her systems for tracking children's progress and implemented a new process. She maintains a record for each child that clearly shows their achievements to date and any gaps in their learning. The childminder is using this to help her decide on children's next steps in learning. She is also using it to help her write the required progress checks that she shares with parents and other early years settings that children attend. The childminder reviews her service and considers the views of parents and children when planning improvements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children eagerly engage in pretend play. This offers children plenty of opportunities to develop and explore their ideas. Children show they understand how to care for others as they take dolls and teddies for walks in their small buggies. They try to settle them for a sleep and explain that they are tired. Children often like to bring things from home to show the childminder. She uses this opportunity to encourage children to talk about their toys and to share them with their friends if they can. The childminder is skilful at bringing in mathematical language when talking about the large dinosaur a child has brought with them. They explore the long tail and sharp teeth. Children have plenty of fun making roaring sounds and pretending to be scared. The children show that they share the childminder's interest in animals as they look for pictures in books and make the appropriate sounds. The childminder is making regular observations of children and using

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

what she sees to support her teaching and to extend children's thinking.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have good opportunities to make decisions for themselves. They like choosing toys from the wide and easily accessible selection. Children are well behaved. They respond positively to the childminder's consistent approach to managing behaviour. They are clear about how to treat others and the childminder helps children to learn how to share and take turns. Children are very attached to the childminder. The good relationships that she builds and sustains help children to feel confident and secure. Children seek her support and guidance when things are difficult. The childminder helps children to learn about good hygiene and its importance in keeping them healthy. Children spend time outdoors in the fresh air on walks and visits to places of interest.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in their development from their individual starting points. They are prepared for the next stage in their learning, such as school. Children are learning to be independent. The childminder consistently encourages them to do things for themselves and to have a go at new tasks. Children show they are interested in the world around them as they talk about what they see and hear. They are confident and are quickly developing good communication skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 127837 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1080023 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 5 December 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1992 and lives in Ware. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 6pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a 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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Telephone number

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