Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 May 2017 16 June 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

 Children benefit significantly from the opportunities available to develop their communication and language skills. The childminder uses every chance to introduce new words, promote discussion and extend children's thinking. Children thrive as they sing and act out various nursery rhymes, supported well by the childminder.  Children's safety is promoted well. The childminder carries out a range of risk assessments and supports children to learn about their personal safety. For example, she talks to children about sitting safely at the table during mealtimes.  The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment. Children demonstrate that they feel secure and their emotional well-being is well supported. For example, children confidently approach the childminder for spontaneous cuddles and snuggle up to her when she reads to them.  The childminder follows an effective programme of professional development. For

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This provision is good

example, she attends training, remains up to date with local networking opportunities and researches specific childcare articles that support her ongoing learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently reinforce children's growing awareness of how hygiene practices contribute to their good health.  The childminder does not promote opportunities for children to take a more active role in making wider choices about what they play with.

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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

 enhance opportunities for children to develop a good understanding of how hygiene practices contribute to their good health  extend opportunities for children to make more choices about the range of activities available each day.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.  The inspector observed an adult-led activity and evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence relating to the suitability of the childminder and other adults living in the home.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has an effective relationship with parents and carers. She regularly shares information with them to support their knowledge and understanding of how children are developing. The childminder works closely with other professionals, such as the local children's centre staff, to support children and their families as a whole. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder attends regular child protection training. This ensures that she is aware of the procedures to follow if she has concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. The childminder regularly evaluates her setting. She reviews the activities and experiences that children take part in to see how they can be improved. The childminder seeks regular feedback from parents and she uses this to promote continuous improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes children as they take part in activities and experiences that engage them. She completes regular assessments which enable her to identify and plan for children's next steps in learning. Children develop good physical skills. They use a wide range of age-appropriate resources, for example, they roll, chop and tear malleable dough. The childminder extends children's learning well. For instance, she asks probing questions that encourage children to think further. The childminder knows the children very well. She is confident to adapt activities to ensure that children are engaged. The childminder quickly notices when children loose interest and changes things to follow their emerging interests.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's personal, social and emotional development are promoted well. The childminder is effective in encouraging children's self-esteem and confidence. She models appropriate ways to behave and supports children to learn about sharing and turn taking. Children show a genuine empathy towards other children. For example, when younger children appear tired, older children are keen to give them cuddles. Children eat a good range of healthy snacks which complements their lunches brought from home.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress given their starting points and capabilities. They are gaining the skills they need to be ready for school or the next stage of their learning. Children are imaginative. They explore small-world toys and resources, for example, as they create their own stories. Children enjoy using a good range of musical instruments and smile happily as the childminder instigates a spontaneous singing time. They move with confidence to the music they make and the songs they join in with.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY281451 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1091918 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 June 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in Ware, Hertfordshire. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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