Childminder 123932

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 April 2017 12 January 2015

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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 effectively establishes children's starting points in learning. She continues to accurately observe, assess and monitor their progress. The childminder provides challenging activities and resources that are successfully tailored around children's needs. Children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder is skilled at building on children's language skills and helping them become confident speakers. For example, she introduces new words as children play to increase their understanding and vocabulary.  The childminder forms effective partnerships with parents and other settings children attend, such as schools. They work closely together to provide consistent care and learning for children.  The childminder evaluates her work on a regular basis, engaging parents and children to help her make improvements. For example, she has implemented new ideas, such as creating story sacks for children to encourage them to concentrate for longer and enjoy

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not use every opportunity to help children to become as independent as possible within the setting.  The childminder does not consistently make the most of opportunities to extend children's awareness of the natural world.

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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

 build on opportunities to encourage children to independently develop their self-help skills even further  increase opportunities for children to build on their interest and understanding of the natural world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's activities indoors.  The inspector spoke with the childminder during the inspection about children's learning and progress.  The inspector sampled children's learning records and other relevant documentation.  The inspector sampled policies and procedures, and discussed safeguarding procedures with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her role in protecting children from extreme views and harm. She knows the correct procedures to follow if she has a child protection concern. Since the previous inspection, the childminder has made good progress in improving the outcomes for children. She now gathers further detailed information from parents to plan for children's continued progress from the start. The childminder monitors and evaluates her practice effectively. For example, she makes good use of children's assessment records to identify and narrow any emerging gaps in their learning and in her planning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder researches new teaching ideas and implements these into her practice to provide a wide variety of enjoyable learning experiences for children. She interacts well with children and extends their learning successfully. For example, she makes good use of everyday routines, such as snacktimes, to build on children's counting skills and awareness of colours. The childminder challenges children to think about how to solve problems. For example, she asks them what they might need to power an electronic toy. Children listen attentively and problem solve, working out that they need to change the batteries in the toy to give it power and make it work.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder actively encourages children's good health. For example, she provides children with healthy home-cooked meals and plenty of exercise. Children develop good physical skills and coordination. They move around safely and show a strong sense of belonging. The childminder is a good role model. Children develop a good understanding of what is acceptable behaviour. They behave well, show care for others and are good at sharing resources with their friends. Children know the daily routines and are kind to their friends. For example, a child went to get two chairs for himself and for his friend at snacktime.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children develop well in the skills they need to move on to school successfully. They develop good social skills and eagerly join in group activities. Children concentrate well and spend time at chosen tasks. They manage their own personal care needs well. Children make up their own imaginary games and enjoy exploring and investigating. They show curiosity and confidently ask questions to find out new things, such as how much water they need to fill up a watering can.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 123932 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1089283 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1998 and lives in Watton-at-Stone. She operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 5.30pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a level 3 qualification in childcare.

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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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