Childminder EY488261

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 July 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 provides a welcoming and stimulating environment. Children have access to a range of resources and make independent choices as they play.  All children and parents are warmly greeted by the childminder, who is kind, caring and friendly. Children form positive relationships with her and demonstrate that they feel secure and safe in her care.  The childminder supports children's emotional well-being effectively. For example, she cuddles children and gives them praise, building on their confidence and self-esteem.  The childminder supports outcomes for children. She observes and plans effectively for children's learning to ensure they all make good ongoing progress.  The childminder understands how children learn. She monitors the progress they make and plans interesting and fun activities to meet their individual needs.  The childminder skilfully promotes children's communication. She models words for

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This provision is good

children to copy and asks open-ended questions to encourage their language development.  A strong commitment to continuous professional development and effective reflection of her practice help to ensure the childminder is improving the quality of learning and teaching.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not use the information that parents provide about their child well enough to make precise assessments of children's learning and development and to improve her practice.

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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

 develop ways of incorporating parental contributions in order to strengthen assessments of children's progress and improve the quality of the learning and teaching.

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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 several discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and saw evidence of the suitability of persons aged over 16 years 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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure and confident knowledge of how to identify and refer any concerns about a child in order to protect their welfare. She also ensures her assistant is regularly updated on all policies and procedures; for instance, how to report and respond to any safeguarding concerns. The childminder and her assistant use the knowledge they acquire from research, professional development training and the regular sharing of good practice among their childminding colleagues to benefit children. The childminder has established some good working relationships with parents and she effectively seeks information from them and from others involved in children's care. This helps her to effectively provide continuity of care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides lots of interesting opportunities for children to make marks and discuss colour and size as they talk and learn. For example, children show great interest as they excitedly engage in an ice cream parlour activity. They explore the properties of play dough, thinking about flavours, adding imaginary toppings and selecting from the choices provided on corresponding laminated menu cards. The childminder introduces lots of new words, language and vocabulary to support children's developing language. She successfully extends their interests; for example, children develop their finer physical skills as they scoop and cut up the play dough using tools and their hands. The childminder provides opportunities for the children to develop further mathematical skills as they take turns during a board game where they select different size wooden apples from a tree using tweezers. They continue to count how many they retrieve. The childminder also

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

recalls previous events to enhance their play. Parents speak highly of the childminder and value the care and support they receive.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are settled and confident in their play. The childminder works with parents during children's settling-in periods. Regular assessments of children's progress and behaviour identify gaps in children's learning and any ongoing developmental concerns. The childminder is mindful of teaching children to be aware of hazards in the home and when outside, which helps children to learn about keeping themselves safe. Children practise and develop good personal care habits. The childminder guides children well in caring for their health, such as washing their hands to get rid of germs.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They are well motivated to learn and have good concentration. They complete puzzles, investigating and persevering until they establish where each piece fits. They learn to express themselves well and be mostly independent regarding their personal care needs. Children are well prepared for their future learning and the skills they need for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY488261 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1011349 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 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 Stevenage. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an appropriate level 3 qualification.

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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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