Childminder 129283

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 June 2017 23 December 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

 Since her last inspection the childminder has made significant improvements to her service. She is aware that she must provide Ofsted with the necessary information about any person over 16 years working with children. All persons left in sole charge of children now hold a current paediatric first aid-certificate.  The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe. For example, she explains that if they do not pick up the beads they have dropped they might hurt their feet on them. Children show a good understanding as they quickly help the childminder to pick them up.  The planning of activities is informed by children's interests and next developmental stage. Children show a thirst for learning as they excitedly engage and participate in a wide range of stimulating play opportunities.  Parents state that the childminder is passionate and dedicated. They report that their children have developed well and have lots of fun with the childminder.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasion, the childminder steps in too quickly during children's activities to offer them solutions. This does not always allow them sufficient time to persevere at tasks and work things out for themselves.  Parents are not always offered further guidance or ideas about how to extend their child's individual learning.

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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

 support children more effectively as they develop their perseverance and learn to work things out for themselves  extend the good range of information given to parents about children's learning experiences to fully support their individual learning at home.

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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 or working in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder completes regular training to help her maintain her knowledge and understanding. She receives information from her local authority informing her about any changes to local safeguarding procedures. The childminder has attended training that helps her to recognise signs that a child may be at risk of harm from extreme behaviours and views. Daily safety checks are used to enable the childminder to quickly identify, minimise or remove any risks to children. This helps her to ensure that their ongoing safety and well-being are consistently protected. Children's progress is tracked by the childminder. This helps her to quickly identify and address any gaps in their learning. The childminder regularly meets up with other local childminders to share ideas and review her practice. She also takes account of parents' and children's views.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children develop a good understanding of the world through a range of stimulating activities. For example, planting and caring for a wide range of fruit and vegetables. Children show good problem-solving skills, overall. They work how to securely hold a watering can in order to fill it up from the garden tap. Children competently follow a set of instructions. For example, they scatter seeds onto soil, push them in and then give them lots water to help them grow. Children use complex sentences as they ask the childminder if she can find a glittery pink and purple bead for their necklaces. Children learn about mathematical language; for example, they identify that their hand is smaller than the childminder's hand.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder obtains clear initial information from parents to help her understand children's needs. Children quickly settle and build secure bonds with the childminder. They are well behaved and know how to take turns. This shows that they are developing an understanding of the needs of others. Children demonstrate a wide range of physical skills. They confidently peddle bikes, expertly steering them around objects in their path. The childminder provides children with lots of praise for their efforts and achievements. This helps to boost their confidence and self-esteem. Children are encouraged to learn about making healthy choices. They excitedly look for and then pick ripe strawberries with the childminder.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. The childminder uses effective teaching methods to help children develop the essential skills that support their learning and prepare them for school. Children enjoy taking part in activities that help them to refine and develop the movements needed for writing, such as threading beads. Children are confident and know that their contributions are valued by the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 129283 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1081670 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 December 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1995 and lives in Welwyn Garden City. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children. She holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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