Childminder EY331490

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 June 2017 30 January 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 are happy and settled. The childminder has strong settling-in procedures to support children and families. She works closely with parents and gathers information to support children's care and routines.  Parents comment that the childminder helps children to grow in confidence. Children develop strong caring relationships with her. They enjoy playing alongside the childminder and she provides engaging and fun interactions.  The childminder understands how to help children to develop through play. She plans a wide variety of stimulating activities, taking into account the abilities and interests of children, to help them to achieve their next steps in learning.  The childminder has developed a welcoming environment. Children are able to freely access most resources indoors and outdoors. This is one of the ways the childminder promotes their independence.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder does not always provide enough opportunities to develop children's speech during activities and experiences.  Although the childminder has developed her reflective practice, she does not routinely gather feedback from parents when developing improvement plans to help review the quality of her provision.

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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

 provide further opportunities to further develop children's speech during activities and experiences  find ways to include parents' views when developing improvement plans.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed areas of the childminder's home that are used for childminding.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's and her assistant's qualifications and training and the suitability of all household members.  The inspector discussed the childminder's improvement plans and safeguarding procedure and looked at a range of documents, including children's records.  The inspector observed and discussed the quality of teaching during activities both indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children when it was appropriate. She took account of comments in written feedback given by a number of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder ensures her knowledge of legislation remains current through research and networking with other early years professionals. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has taken steps to minimise any risks in her home. For example, she quickly removes any small nettles and brambles from the garden as they grow. The childminder has attended safeguarding training and as a result, has updated her policies to reflect current guidelines. She has a good understanding of how to identify any causes for concern and the procedures to follow to protect children. The assistant has been carefully vetted and has been trained in key policies, such as whistleblowing and behaviour management to ensure consistency in how children are cared for. The childminder understands her role in supporting and developing her assistant's knowledge and skills. The childminder has developed partnerships with other settings to support

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

children's learning and the move to school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are happy and engaged. They are keen to explore the resources provided. Children start to fill the bottles with oats, rice and pasta to make their own musical instruments. They use spoons and scoops to stir with and fill the bottles and the childminder introduces mathematical language, such as more. The childminder allows children the time to try for themselves and praises their attempts. She follows their interests when they start role playing with the food. They smile and giggle as they pretend to feed the childminder. The childminder makes regular assessments of children's progress to help her identify and address any gaps in learning. She regularly discusses children's achievements and progress with parents and shares ideas to help parents to support their learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children benefit from regular fresh air and outdoor play. This helps to support their physical development. Children learn about the importance of staying safe through daily activities. For example, the childminder explains why it is important to wash hands before eating. Children behave well. The childminder models positive behaviour, she speaks in a calm manner and uses please and thank you when talking to children. The childminder has many resources to promote the values of respect and tolerance.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress from their starting points. They gain the necessary skills they will need for school or the next stage in their learning. For example, they decorate milk bottles with stickers, picking off the stickers and moving them, developing the physical skills they will need for holding pencils. Children concentrate for long periods as they enjoy the activities provided, helping to develop their concentration and thinking skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY331490 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1092657 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Stevenage. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The childminder operates all year round, from 8am 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 and employs an assistant.

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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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