Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 June 2017 6 May 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 form close bonds with the childminder and the other children that attend her setting. The childminder provides praise and encouragement that supports children to grow in confidence and self-esteem.  The childminder has built close partnerships with parents. She regularly shares details about how children are progressing. The childminder provides photographs and ideas that parents can use to further support their children's learning at home.  The childminder frequently evaluates her practice. She gathers the views of parents and children, and incorporates their ideas to identify and set targets for development.  Children enjoy a wealth of opportunities for fresh air and exercise. They enjoy frequent trips to the local parks and woods. Children delight in playing on climbing equipment and riding push-along bicycles.  The childminder promotes the children's language and communication. She talks to

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This provision is good

them about what they are doing and introduces new words into their vocabulary.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder completes regular assessments of children's development, she does not make highly effective use of the information to focus precisely on how to help children make rapid progress.

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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 the use of information gathered from assessments to plan precise ways to help children make the best possible progress.

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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 good understanding about the signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows the procedures to follow and who to contact with any such concerns. The childminder makes good use of training and opportunities for professional development to extend her learning. She keeps herself up to date with any new developments and learns new skills to enhance her practice. The childminder has developed strong partnerships with other settings that children attend and move on to. She frequently shares information about children's development and progress to maintain continuity of care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers information about what children are able to do when they first start at her setting. She uses this information effectively alongside her own observations to identify children's starting points. The childminder promotes children's mathematical development. For example, she counts the number of bricks that are built in a tower and talks about the colours of cars that the child pushes down the ramp. Young children develop their coordination and they are supported to thread large animals onto the lace. The childminder provides challenging opportunities for young children to explore and work out things for themselves. For example, she encourages them to build towers with different-sized bricks.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well. The childminder supports their understanding by giving clear explanations and consistent messages. She supports children's understanding of sharing and taking turns during toddler sessions they attend. From an early age the childminder encourages children's independence. For example, she encourages young children to drink from an open cup and opportunities for them to learn how to feed themselves. The childminder talks to them about the food they eat and promotes their understanding about healthy eating. She promotes good hygiene and children learn to wash their hands before mealtimes. Children take part in activities linked to different festivals which promote their understanding about the wider world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are very eager to learn and participate in the wide variety of activities that is available. Young children enjoy building towers and squeal with delight when they knock them over. Children make good progress from their starting points. They learn the skills needed ready for their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 129515 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1089404 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1998 and lives in Hemel Hempstead. She operates the provision all year round, from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. 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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Telephone number

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