Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 July 2017 19 January 2017

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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 has made significant improvements in her provision since her last inspection. This has had a positive impact on the children's safety, well-being and their learning and development.  The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of how children learn. She responds well to children's individual needs. She makes accurate assessments of what children can do and she ensures gaps in learning close quickly. Children make good progress in their learning and development.  Children are happy, confident and settled in the childminder's care. Children form secure bonds and positive relationships with the childminder.  The childminder develops close links with parents and keeps them informed about their child's day and their development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to help children extend and build on their mathematical skills.  On occasions, the childminder does not give children enough time to respond to her questions to encourage them to share what they know fully.  The childminder does not gather detailed information from parents about what their children can do, to help plan for their next steps.

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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

 use everyday opportunities to extend children's understanding of mathematical concepts  give children more time to respond to questions, to encourage them to share what they know and can do  gather more detailed information from parents about children's prior learning, to help identify their starting points and plan for what they need to learn next.

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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 held discussions with the childminder and children during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of those living on the premises and the qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector evaluated a learning activity with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her role and responsibility to safeguard children. She understands the procedures to follow in the event of a concern about a child in her care. The childminder updates her knowledge of early years practice. For example, by working in partnership with early years professionals, which benefits children. She evaluates her provision effectively to make changes to improve outcomes for children. The childminder ensures she maintains her home to a good standard of safety and cleanliness. She carries out daily safety checks to ensure that all toys are fit for purpose.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children as she plays alongside them. She shares her assessments of children's progress with parents. Children recall names of different farm animals and excitedly demonstrate the different noises that they make. The childminder's involvement in children's play helps them to persevere and develop their concentration skills. She encourages the children to express their creativity freely during activities and she teaches them new words. For example, children sung songs, used props and musical instruments. They became deeply involved in the activity. Children enjoy exploring the sand and use their imaginations well. For example, they hid insects in the sand and encouraged their friends to guess where they had hidden them. The childminder helps children develop their literacy skills. She encouraged children to use tools to make different marks to practise their early writing skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well and the childminder gives them frequent praise, which fosters their self-esteem and confidence. The childminder uses her garden as a positive learning environment and children develop good physical skills. For example, children jump on the trampoline, negotiate slopes and ride cars. The childminder teaches the children safe practices so that they learn to identify and manage risks for themselves. Children learn to be kind, considerate and respectful of others. The childminder makes sure children become increasingly independent by allowing them to make independent choices and to help with small tasks, such as putting on their shoes. Mealtimes are pleasant, social occasions where children sit together. They eagerly eat the food that is provided by the parents.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children learn a good range of skills that helps them to become well prepared for the next stage in their learning and for their eventual move to school. They are motivated and enthusiastic learners. Children choose toys from a good selection and experience a wide range of activities. They enjoy story time with the childminder and look at books by themselves.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY437297 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 1083738 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 January 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in the London Borough of Barnet. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm on 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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