Welch, Susan Gail

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 July 2017 11 June 2015

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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

 Feedback provided by parents demonstrates the high regard that they have for the childminder. They report that she makes them feel welcome and provides a loving, fun and caring environment for their children. Parents also state that the childminder keeps them well informed through photographs and messages throughout the day.  The childminder provides a good range of toys and activities that she uses effectively to help support children's learning across all areas of development.  Children show good progress in their physical skills as they take part in activities. For example, they use effective hand-to-eye coordination and spend sustained periods of time threading a lace through the middle of large plastic buttons. This helps children to develop the small-muscle skills which are needed for writing.  The childminder provides children with consistent messages about behaviour expectations. Children are polite, kind and caring towards each other and behave well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children are not consistently provided with opportunities to reinforce their understanding of good hygiene practice and how this contributes to their well-being.  The childminder does not always make the most effective use of assessments to focus more precisely on what children need to learn next in order to help them make better than good progress.

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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

 reinforce children's growing understanding of how good hygiene practice contributes to their ongoing health  make the most effective use of information gained from assessments to focus more precisely on what children need to learn next in order to help them make better than good progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity 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 or working in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues. She is aware of how to report any concerns to the relevant authorities. Regular child protection training is undertaken by the childminder. She carries out thorough assessments of her home and outings to make sure that any risks are quickly minimised or removed. This helps the childminder to protect the safety of children. The childminder researches relevant childcare information online. She also regularly meets up with another local registered childminder. They share ideas and hold discussions about good practice. The childminder takes account of parents' feedback to help her make decisions about future improvements to her service.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder shows a good understanding of how to meet children's individual learning needs. She also uses her knowledge of their current interests when planning in order to provide activities she knows they will enjoy. Children are beginning to use some mathematical language as they identify shapes, such as a star. They also demonstrate their understanding of positional language when they ask the childminder to move a chair so that they can get down from the table. Children independently work out how to unscrew the top of a container in order to reach its contents. The childminder talks to parents about how to support learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children to develop good levels of confidence and self-esteem. They enjoy the frequent praise and encouragement offered by her in acknowledgement of their achievements. Children are encouraged to be independent. The childminder provides them with support as they learn how to meet their own personal needs. She effectively teaches children about keeping safe. The childminder is attentive to the subtle changes in children's behaviour. She quickly responds to their changing moods to effectively meet their needs. Parents report that their children enjoy the nutritious homemade meals that the childminder provides. This along with discussion and frequent outdoor play opportunities helps children to learn about healthy lifestyles.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in their learning and development. They communicate well, initiate and take part in conversations with others. Children show good levels of concentration during activities and are confident learners. They show a real sense of pride in their own achievements. Children successfully learn how to manage their personal care needs. This helps to prepare them well for the next stage in their learning and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY217435 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1091326 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 June 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1998 and lives in Cheshunt. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, 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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