Childminder EY486487

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 July 2017 Not applicable

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder provides highly effective support for children to develop their independence from an early age. She helps them to tackle tasks for themselves, giving children lots of encouragement and praise.  Children are developing their speaking skills very quickly. The childminder is helping children to learn new words. She is extremely successful in getting children to use these words as much as possible in their play.  The childminder is extremely careful about monitoring risks to children. She takes care to keep specific food separate to ensure children with allergies and intolerances are not put at risk. The childminder is highly effective in her teaching of risk. This helps children learn how to keep themselves safe.  Children are making very rapid progress. Their physical skills are particularly well developed. The childminder offers children plenty of opportunities to practise using tools and equipment. They are well co-ordinated and have excellent dexterity.

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder is committed to training and professional development. She continually evaluates the effectiveness of her teaching and identifies ways to extend and enhance children's learning experiences beyond the already high standards.  The partnerships with parents are superb. The communication is excellent. Parents are well informed about daily experiences, the next steps in learning and achievements.

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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

 explore further ways to work in partnership with other early years settings that children attend.

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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 observed an adult-led activity and evaluated this 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 at appropriate times throughout 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 outstanding

The childminder is well qualified, experienced and organised. She maintains comprehensive documentation to ensure she has vital information about the children. The childminder implements new approaches to her already expert teaching in order to sustain the very high quality of her provision. She closely tracks children's progress and shares her findings with parents. She has yet to have the opportunity to work with other early years settings. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands child protection and has secure procedures in place to support her in reporting any concerns swiftly. Parents hold the childminder in high regard and appreciate the exceptional care she offers.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder offers children a wealth of experiences that excite and challenge them. The children delight in exploring the natural world. They find out about the lifecycles of butterflies and plants. They have been successful in nurturing some caterpillars, seen the butterflies emerge from their cocoons, and then released them in the garden. Children use the images on display to help them learn about small creatures living in the pond. They spend time looking for each one. They show excitement when they see the tiny pond skaters moving across the water. Children use their senses to find out about what attracts insects to flowers. They smell the different scents in the garden and observe the insects on the plants. The childminder helps children investigate and explore the things that interest them. She is very resourceful, creating age-appropriate experiences that help children to develop and extend their skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The relationships between children and the childminder are excellent. The childminder is very caring and fosters children's sense of well-being exceptionally well. Behaviour is exemplary. Children are keen to cooperate with the simple rules that help the childminder to keep children safe. They are careful when moving about the house and garden. Children have fun exploring how to move up and down slopes and to negotiate the small steps safely. Children enjoy getting involved in washing their hands as they learn about the importance of hygiene in keeping themselves healthy. There is plenty of outdoor learning in the fresh air. The childminder provides well-balanced meals and snacks. She helps children to become independent at mealtimes, providing them with foods they want to eat.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are making rapid progress. They are well prepared for school. Children are developing their understanding of print. They point out signs to the childminder and ask her what they say or tell her about the letters and numbers they recognise. Children are extremely eager to have a go at making marks as part of their developing early writing. They are independent and capable. Children learn from an early age to try new experiences and to persevere when they encounter something challenging.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY486487 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1005496 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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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 Hatfield. She holds a qualification at level 4. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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