Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 July 2017 16 January 2017

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 successfully addressed the actions and recommendations raised at the previous inspection. She makes sure that records are kept for a reasonable period of time and data protection requirements are met. Partnerships with staff, at other settings the children attend, have been developed well. Adult-led learning is organised enabling children to persevere during activities.  The childminder provides children with lots of praise for their efforts and achievements. She models kind and polite manners to motivate their good behaviour. This helps to boost children's confidence and self-esteem.  The experienced childminder supports children's learning and development well. She monitors their progress to identify any gaps in their development and support good progress.  Children benefit from daily physical exercise. They enjoy time spent in the garden and trips locally. Children are learning about effective hygiene routines. For example, they

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This provision is good

wash their hands properly and know why this is important.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children are not always able to have more choice about what they want to play with as they begin to develop independent learning.  Professional development plans are not precisely targeted on raising the quality of teaching to an even higher 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

 support children's independent learning, enabling them to make more free choice about what they play with  extend professional development opportunities to strengthen teaching skills even further.

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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 evaluated 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 feedback they share with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has completed relevant training. She has a good understanding of the correct procedure to follow when reporting child protection concerns to safeguard children's welfare. Regular checks are carried out to help minimise any risks in the play areas, indoors and outdoors. All required records are in place to help ensure the safety and welfare of children that attend. Parents have regular access to their children's learning record. They are encouraged to share information about their children's ongoing achievements at home. The childminder is proactive in listening to parents and children. This enables her to develop her service to meet changing childcare needs and develop play opportunities around the changing interests of each child. The childminder reflects on her practice to promote continuous improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans activities to challenge and help children to build on their existing knowledge and skills. Children enjoy exploring sounds and letters as they roll and shape play dough into the letters of their name. The childminder extends learning during activities. For example, while children enjoy using dough, the addition of single-handed tools help them increase muscle strength and coordination in their hands. The childminder helps children's understanding by narrating what they are doing. She increases vocabulary while they water seeds and flowers. The childminder talks with children about how the plants 'absorb' water to help them grow. Children use their developing general knowledge as they link this to how they 'drink' water. Children's language for communication is developing very well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have very good relationships with the childminder and each other. They benefit from an inviting environment where some resources are easily accessible and reflect the world around them. Children show kindness to each other as they share toys, play collaboratively or pass each other fruit during lunch. They engage in a balance of activities that promote their good health and positive sense of well-being. Children communicate well and are confident to make their needs known. For example, during lunch they ask for more berries, once they have eaten their sandwiches. Children know which foods help them grow and which are best as treats.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are working steadily within the stage of development expected for their age. They gain independence and show a good understanding of the world around them. Children learn to count in sequence and explore capacity and volume while digging and filling containers in the sandpit. They acquire positive attitudes towards learning and develop key skills in readiness for the next stage in their learning and starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY452484 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1107833 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 4 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 January 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Codicote, Hertfordshire. She operates all year around from 7am to 6pm, 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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