Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 April 2017 23 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 skilfully extends children's language development. For example, she encourages plenty of conversation with children about their interests and home lives. Children communicate well and make good progress from their starting points.  Parent partnerships are strong. The childminder uses effective ways to involve parents in their children's progress, such as sharing their next steps in learning.  The childminder builds good bonds with children. She is calm and caring, and spends time playing and talking with children in a positive way. Children are very happy, safe, secure, and ready to learn.  The childminder encourages children's thoughts and ideas well, and challenges them to think and solve problems.  The childminder takes positive steps to evaluate her effectiveness and to make improvements. For example, she seeks the views of parents and accurately identifies strengths and areas to improve further.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not support children fully to understand why they are being praised to further build their already good confidence.  The childminder does not consistently make the most of opportunities to extend children's awareness of diversity and explore learning opportunities that reflect differences positively.

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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

 consider ways to fully support children's achievements and help children build their understanding of why they are being praised  increase opportunities for children to build on their interest and understanding of diversity and other cultures in the wider world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children and the childminder playing together.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including safeguarding policies and procedures, and children's records.  The inspector and the childminder discussed the play activities and children's learning during the inspection, and observed children's play.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this had on children's learning.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder works well to evaluate her practice and makes effective changes that benefit the children. She successfully develops her knowledge and keeps her skills up to date. For example, she researches good practice and plans interesting activities for the children. This has helped her to introduce new activities that support children's creativity and imagination well. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the signs that would cause concern about a child's welfare. She has a clear understanding of the procedures to follow to help maintain children's safety.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Overall, the childminder knows each child well. She regularly observes their play and plans enjoyable and challenging activities to encourage their good progress. For example, young children enjoyed learning to climb steps and use the slide. The childminder spends time playing with children and extends their learning well. For example, she challenged children to name different types of cars and trains and encouraged young children to recognise the colours. The childminder skilfully supports children's early mathematical development. For instance, she encouraged children to count and compare the sizes and shapes of different types of transport vehicles, such as dump trucks, ambulances and racing cars.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming environment where children are happy and at ease. She is very nurturing and children are keen for her to join in their play. The childminder is a good role model for children. Children behave well and treat each other and the home respectfully. They learn to share, and young children tidy away independently after play. Children have regular opportunities for physical exercise outdoors. For instance, they visit local parks with the childminder and use the wide variety of resources in her garden. The childminder provides healthy home-made cold meals and snacks and encourages children to eat well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy their learning and concentrate well in their chosen play. They show good imagination and enjoy taking on different roles in their play. For example, they enjoy imagining they are cooking meals for the childminder. Children have good physical skills. For example, young children begin to learn to use ride-on toys with pedals and older children feed themselves using cutlery. All children quickly gain the skills needed for the next stage in their learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 149207 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1089758 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1999 and lives in Stevenage. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a relevant early years 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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