Childminder EY485478

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 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 places a sharp focus on children's communication and language development in every activity or experience they take part in.  Children's safety and welfare are promoted well. The childminder ensures that children are cared for in a safe and secure environment. She promotes opportunities for children to develop a good understanding of their personal safety. For example, she encourages children to learn how to climb steps safely in the garden.  The childminder regularly evaluates her setting. She reflects on planned and spontaneous activities to ensure that she can continually promote opportunities for children to make good progress.  Children's health and well-being is promoted well. The childminder provides children with a healthy, well-balanced diet of fresh food. She follows parental wishes with regard to weaning and individual preferences.  Young babies engage playfully with the childminder. They respond happily to her facial

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This provision is good

expressions and her genuine warm interaction. This supports children to develop close relationships.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always include parental contributions into the initial assessment of children's starting points.  On occasions, the childminder does not promote the use of mathematical language during activities and experiences to develop children's learning further.

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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

 incorporate parental contributions to strengthen the initial assessments when identifying children's starting points  provide more opportunities for children to develop their understanding of mathematical language.

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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 took account of the views of parents through discussions during the inspection.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and saw evidence of the suitability of persons over 16 years old living in the household.  The inspector interacted with children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she reviews her setting. She saw the childminder's self-evaluation record and discussed this with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder demonstrates a strong awareness of how to protect the children in her care. She attends regular child protection training. This enables her to maintain a clear understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse and knowledge of the procedures to follow if she has concerns. The childminder completes regular training to improve her own professional development. She has a very good relationship with parents. They work together to share information and this is one example of how they support children's learning and development together. The childminder encourages good communication with parents and they speak very highly of the care she provides. Parents share special moments from home with the childminder and she encourages them to extend their children's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are happy, settled and secure in their environment. The childminder is attentive to their inquisitive characters. She extends their learning and plans activities that link to their current interests. This engages children and supports their good learning. For example, children demonstrate an interest in sensory play balls. The childminder provides a wide range of different coloured and textured balls. She encourages children to explore the feel of these introducing new vocabulary, such as 'sparkly', 'squidgy' and 'soft' as they play. This promotes children's speech and language development. The childminder knows the children well. She spends time during the settling-in sessions to build early connections with children and identifies what children are interested in. The childminder provides a stimulating range of appropriate resources that young children explore with curiosity.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder ensures that children's care is fully tailored to their individual requirements and she is supportive and sensitive to young children's needs and feelings. For example, the childminder values their sleep and mealtime routines. Babies are cared for in a warm and caring environment. They develop close bonds and attachments with the childminder and other minded children. The childminder praises children for their kindness. For example, when young children show interest in what the babies are doing she supports them. She applauds their kindness when they share particular toys with the babies. Children have good opportunities for fresh air and exercise. They enjoy regular outings to different parks and groups. The childminder uses spontaneous opportunities, such as when playing in the garden, to develop children's learning further. For example, she encourages children to listen to the sounds of the birds and the traffic.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their initial starting points and capabilities and they acquire the key skills they need for future learning. Babies develop curiosity and positive attitudes towards learning. They explore musical instruments, making noises and moving their bodies to the different sounds they make, capturing their interests meaningfully.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY485478 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1003708 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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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. 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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