Childminder EY378002

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 May 2017 14 November 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 swiftly addressed the actions raised at her last inspection. She holds relevant details of children, parents and emergency contacts. The childminder records children's attendance and has developed a complaints policy.  The childminder assesses children's skills and completes the progress check for children aged between two and three years. She observes what children can do and shares her findings with parents. Children make good progress.  The childminder skilfully links activities to children's next steps in learning and their interests. Children bake a cake then decide to make handprints on the table using flour. The childminder extends their play by engaging them in making different prints on the floor. Children have great fun and talk about what they see and do.  Children learn to manage their own hygiene, enjoy plenty of outdoor play and learn to eat well. In the garden, they excitedly dig up carrots, wash them and have them for

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This provision is good

snack. The childminder teaches children effectively about nature, their bodies and the importance of living a healthy lifestyle.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not offer her assistant regular enough supervision and training to further develop their teaching skills.  Children do not have enough opportunities to learn about their own cultures in order to enhance their learning about themselves, their community and the 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

 give assistants more regular opportunities for supervision, coaching and training to continuously develop their teaching skills and further enhance children's learning  plan more opportunities for children to celebrate their diverse cultural backgrounds and extend their learning about themselves, their community and the world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector conducted joint evaluations of activities with the childminder.  The inspector looked at the resources and equipment available to children, both indoors and outdoors.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her policies, including the safeguarding procedures. She looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and of those working with the children, their qualifications and training.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through reading written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder participates in safeguarding training and knows the possible signs of abuse and the steps to take should concerns arise. She has developed policies which are in line with current legislation and are shared with parents and her assistant. The childminder conducts daily risk assessments of play areas and activities. She engages children in reflecting on their personal safety. The childminder and her assistant work well with parents and encourage them to share their views and suggestions in order to help them continuously improve.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides children with well-resourced play areas and a good balance of child-led and adult-led activities. Children imaginatively use counters as pretend food to extend their play in the home corner. Later, the childminder engages them in grouping the counters by types and colours on individual boards. Children show the ability to concentrate and follow instructions. The childminder knows children's interests and promotes their learning through play. While in the garden, children wash their hands using a hose and decide to play with water. They change into appropriate gear and have great fun making and jumping in puddles, talking about the different sizes and shapes of the puddles. The childminder engages children in analysing how the water runs on the floor. Teaching is good, challenging and interesting. Children engage well in activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder obtains information from parents about children's care and uses this to tailor her practice to their needs. Children are comfortable, happy and show strong bonds with each other and with the childminder. The childminder teaches children about what is right and wrong and is a good role model. She is kind and caring towards them. Children are praised for their efforts and good behaviour. The childminder plans daily exercise and outings for children. They develop social skills and play well together. Children are extremely independent and confident, securely voicing their wishes and ideas.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children's learning styles and preferences are valued and taken into account. For example, they are currently interested in playing with ride-on toys and while exploring different equipment, they learn about how real vehicles work. Children enjoy plenty of opportunities to investigate, analyse and explore during activities. They cook and independently add the ingredients, mixing and talking about the changes to the texture. Outside, children draw with dry and wet chalk, on the floor and on a blackboard. They discuss the differences in the marks they make. Children make good progress in all aspects of their learning and are well prepared for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY378002 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1078650 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 14 November 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in St Albans. She operates all year round from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant and another registered childminder on a regular basis. She provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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