Childminder EY487886

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 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 encourages positive partnerships with parents. She shares information about their children's progress and seeks information about the achievements children make at home. Sharing resources helps to further extend learning at home.  The childminder learns about each child. She plans activities that build on their existing interests and knowledge. Children sustain interest and are keen to explore. They embed the skills they need for later learning and their eventual move on to school.  Children enjoy a wide range of healthy, home-cooked meals. The childminder carefully plans these to meet their individual dietary needs. Children learn that food is important for energy and growth.  Children learn to keep themselves safe as they join in different daily activities. They practise crossing the road and chat about using single-handed tools, such as knives, safely. Children carefully peel and chop fresh fruit for their snack.

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This provision is good

 Parents and children are encouraged to share their ideas and views. The childminder takes these into account when evaluating her setting to help promote continuous improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the most effective use of assessments to precisely identify children's next steps for learning.  The childminder's ongoing professional development does not always focus on extending her teaching practice to the highest possible level.

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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

 refine the arrangements for monitoring and tracking children's progress so that even more precise next steps for their learning are identified and planned for and the potential for children to achieve rapid progress is increased  strengthen professional development opportunities even further to enhance existing teaching skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector discussed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of all persons living in the household. The inspector discussed with the childminder how she reflects on her practice.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through information they shared with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The procedures for safeguarding are effective. Since being re-registered, the well-qualified childminder has continued to develop her understanding of changes to child protection and keeping children safe. She takes time to update her safeguarding knowledge through relevant training. The childminder understands the indicators that children might be at risk of being exposed to extreme ideas about right and wrong. Children's safety and welfare are central to all that the childminder does. Potential hazards are minimised within her home and garden, and the childminder assess risks associated with activities and outings. She provides a warm and caring atmosphere where children flourish.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder tracks children's progress to ensure that any gaps in learning are identified and action is taken to minimise or close these as quickly as possible. She provides a wide range of activities inside and outside. Children engage well. The childminder asks probing questions to promote children's thinking skills and interaction in conversations. For example, during a cooking activity, she encourages them to use their growing confidence in identifying number names to check they have the correct amount of flour on the scales. The childminder knows the children in her care very well. She organises activities that build on their interests. The childminder promotes children's emotional and physical development while extending their communication skills well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well. The childminder raises their self-esteem through descriptive praise and regular positive acknowledgment. Children copy her good role modelling, showing care for others as they enquire if they are okay or offer to share toys. Parents speak highly of the quality of care and education their children receive. Children develop control over muscles as they join in physical play, including using large apparatus at the local park, visiting toddler groups and taking regular forest walks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They develop personal independence to manage tasks competently and negotiate with others. Children grow confident to join in and share what they know. For example, they sing a wide selection of nursery rhymes from memory, demonstrating a widening vocabulary. Children are confident and enthusiastic learners. They keenly follow simple instructions; for example, weighing ingredients and adding these together before stirring furiously to create the batter needed to make cakes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487886 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1011768 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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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 Bishop Stortford, Hertfordshire. She operates her service all year around from 7.30am to 6pm on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an appropriate childcare 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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