Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 April 2017 Not applicable

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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 implements a good balance of adult-led activities and opportunities for children to choose and lead their own play. Children are happy, confident and make good progress in relation to their individual starting points.  Children have a wide range of opportunities to learn about the world around them and the differences and similarities between themselves and others. They respect each other's views and ideas and play together well.  Children behave well. The childminder promotes positive boundaries and speaks to children in a clear and consistent way.  The childminder forms close, trusting relationships with children. They freely turn to her for support, cuddles and reassurance, helping to develop good levels of emotional well- being.  The childminder has a positive attitude towards continual professional development. She attends a wide range of courses to help extend her skills and practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet fully developed her existing partnerships with parents to further encourage them to share information about their children's achievements and interests at home.  The childminder does not make the most of her partnerships with other professionals to consistently support children's ongoing development.

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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

 develop further existing partnerships with parents to extend the opportunities for information sharing  make greater use of partnerships with other professionals to continually support children's ongoing development.

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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 an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback and discussions.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including qualifications and training certificates.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows signs that may indicate a child at risk of harm. She maintains up-to-date policies and procedures and has details of who to contact in the event of any concerns. The childminder reflects on her provision and seeks the views of parents to help her improve her practice. She regularly updates her training and meets with other childminders to help keep her teaching skills and knowledge up to date. The childminder makes effective use of observations and assessments of children's achievements to help monitor their progress. She helps children to develop a good range of skills to prepare them for the next stage in their learning, such as nursery and school. The childminder keeps parents involved and informed in their children's care. For example, she records details about children's day in daily diaries and sends information via text messages.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands how to make the most of everyday activities to help support children's learning. For example, she continually encourages children to use mathematical language, such as when walking up and down the stairs and while filling up buckets during water play. Children are well supported to develop their communication and language skills, including those who speak English as an additional language. The childminder repeats words back to children and encourages them to join in with their favourite nursery rhymes and songs. The childminder understands when to support children and when to sit back and observe. For example, she talks to children during their role play to help extend their ideas and thinking skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder effectively supports children and provides a welcoming environment for them. She gains information from parents before they start to help her understand children's care routines and interests. Children are emotionally secure and content in the care of the childminder. New children quickly develop confidence and settle easily. Children benefit from regular opportunities to develop their physical skills and enjoy being outside. The childminder takes them on regular outings to local amenities, such as the park and playgroups.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in relation to their individual starting points. Children who learn English as an additional language quickly learn to communicate and make connections between words in their home language and their English equivalent. Children develop confidence and are keen to test out their skills. For example, they explore the range of resources and persevere when they face challenges.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY481751 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1002729 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She has an appropriate level 3 qualification.

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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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