Childminder EY483345

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 June 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 regularly evaluates her practice to support continuous improvement. She welcomes the views of other professionals, parents and children as part of this process. Parents are extremely complimentary about the childminder's care. Children say they like going into the garden and that the childminder makes them happy.  Children benefit from good support in their language development. For example, they share favourite stories with the childminder, spend time discussing the characters in the book and enjoy predicting the missing words of songs as the childminder sings to them.  Children are confident learners and demonstrate that they feel happy and secure in the childminder's care. They are familiar with the daily routines, taking their shoes off as they come in from the garden and settling down for a rest shortly after lunch.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder uses a good range of ways to

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This provision is good

support the two-way flow of communication. For example, she sends out regular newsletters, makes time for daily discussion and welcomes parents' contributions to daily diaries, to share children's experiences and achievements from home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not review the impact of her teaching on children's progress as closely as she could, to set clearer defined targets to extend their progress even further.  The childminder does not work as well as she could with other settings that children attend, to better promote consistency in their learning and 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

 focus more precisely on evaluating the impact of teaching on the progress children make in their learning, to set clear targets towards extending their progress even further  strengthen partnership working with other settings that children attend, to support a more consistent approach to meeting children's needs.

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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 and children through the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is vigilant in her supervision of children and swiftly recognises any potential hazards as part of her robust risk assessments. She has refreshed her knowledge of child protection issues. She is clear of the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child at risk of possible harm. The childminder knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder takes a proactive approach to keeping her knowledge and skills up to date. For example, she attends regular childminder network meetings and briefings, uses online resources and shares best practice with other childminders at weekly toddler groups she attends.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder effectively observes and assesses to help her support children's good progress and swiftly identify where they need additional support. She is knowledgeable about the skills they need to develop next and incorporates these well into her planned activities. The childminder adapts her teaching practice well to maintain children's focused attention and extend their learning. For example, she recognises when children begin to lose interest using paints to mix colour, and gives them the time to freely create their own designs. Children use their small muscles well as they hold a brush steadily to paint. Children use their imagination well as they engage in role play, eating pretend ice cream and caring for their dolls as they place them carefully in the pushchair.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well and are clear of the childminder's expectations, recognising that they need to think about their actions. Children enjoy taking on the responsibility of small tasks and revel in the childminder's regular praise for their achievements. The childminder is a good role model. Children learn to use their manners appropriately and know to wash their hands before they eat, promoting safe hygiene practice. The childminder supports children's physical development well. For example, children play daily in the childminder's garden and take part in weekly outdoor activity sessions. The childminder provides children with a wide range of balanced and nutritious snacks and meals. These are just some of the ways in which she supports their good health.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They confidently express their preferences and interests, selecting their chosen toys from the well-organised environment. Children use number names spontaneously in their play, recognise their colours and look at books independently, showing an early interest in literacy. They listen to and follow instructions well. Children acquire the key skills that help to prepare them well for future learning and their readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY483345 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1004520 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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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 Hitchin, Hertfordshire. She operates 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 and receives funding to provide free 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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Telephone number

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