Childminder 953285

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 May 2017 6 February 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 attends frequent opportunities for professional development and training. This helps her build and develop her knowledge and skills.  Children have established strong bonds with the childminder. She uses gradual settling- in sessions that support children in building their confidence. They are happy and settled in her care.  The childminder effectively supports children's mathematical development. She helps them to solve problems, such as how many more cards they need to make six.  Children develop their physical skills during visits to the local parks, woods and playgroups. They enjoy playing on climbing equipment and riding pedal and push-along bicycles.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always use opportunities to support children to develop their growing independence skills.  The childminder does not always make good use of opportunities to teach children to identify and assess possible risks.

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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 children's growing independence as they try to complete small tasks for themselves  extend opportunities for children to understand how to assess and manage small risks.

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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. 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 reading 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 clear understanding about the signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows who to contact in her local authority with any such concerns and the procedures to follow. The childminder regularly evaluates her practice and identifies areas for development. She incorporates the views of parents and children when making changes and improvements. The childminder frequently monitors assessments of children's development. She identifies any gaps in their learning and provides support to enable children to make continued good progress. The childminder works closely with parents and shares with them their children's records of achievements and their next steps in learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder discusses with parents what their children are able to do when they first start. She uses this information along with her own observations to identify children's starting points. The childminder accurately plans and identifies their next steps in learning. She introduces new words into children's play to support their developing language skills, such as needle and stethoscope, as children pretend to be doctors. The childminder provides time for children to think for themselves and respond to questions, such as, 'What do you think will happen next?' as they look at books together. Children develop their early writing skills as the childminder encourages them to write their own name. They enjoy carefully colouring in pictures and staying within the lines.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy taking part in activities where they learn about different festivals. This supports their understanding about the differences and similarities between each other. The childminder promotes a healthy lifestyle. She ensures children are provided with healthy meals and snacks. She promotes good behaviour and reminds children about using good manners. The childminder uses opportunities during sessions at the local playgroups to promote children's understanding about sharing and taking turns. Children behave well and are self-confident. The childminder provides praise and encouragement which helps to support children's self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children eagerly take part in activities that challenge and interest them. They enjoy imaginative play, extending their skills as they pretend to take small toys on holiday in a caravan. Children develop further as they explore pretend medical equipment. They wrap the childminder's arm in a bandage due to a pretend injury and administer a play injection to make her feel better. Children make good progress from their starting points. They develop the skills and knowledge needed ready for their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 953285 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1091232 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 15

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 6 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2001. She lives in Hemel Hempstead. She operates her provision all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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