Childminder 129485

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 August 2017 16 February 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

 Since the last inspection, the childminder has worked hard to address all previous actions and recommendations. This has had a very positive impact on the quality of the provision and outcomes for children.  Children behave very well. The childminder keeps consistent boundaries and actively encourages children to use good manners and share their toys.  The cultural diversity of the children is respected and valued. Children who speak English as an additional language are supported very effectively. For example, the childminder visits them at home and learns some useful words from their home language to help them communicate their needs.  The childminder makes use of all opportunities to consistently build on younger children's early language skills. For example, she helps children to learn the correct pronunciation of words when talking with them.  Children have excellent opportunities to develop their physical skills and get plenty of

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This provision is good

fresh air. For example, they thoroughly enjoy exploring the local woodland, farm and wildlife park.  Partnerships with parents are strong. Written feedback demonstrates the high regard they have for the childminder.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently focus her evaluation on making improvements to raise her practice to an outstanding level.  The childminder does not always consider further opportunities for more continuous professional development to underpin and expand on her already good knowledge.

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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

 strengthen evaluation systems to focus more sharply on identifying improvements to raise practice to an outstanding level  explore ways to engage in professional development opportunities to expand knowledge and build on children's outcomes even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises and viewed the areas used by the children.  The inspector observed the children interacting with the childminder.  The inspector discussed children's learning and development with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder about her understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements and viewed relevant suitability checks, risk assessments and accident and medication records.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Since the last inspection, the childminder has developed effective ways to improve her practice. For example, she confidently carries out progress checks for all children between the ages of two and three years. She provides a written summary of the children's development for parents which includes suggestions for the next steps in their learning. The childminder's professional qualification supports her understanding of how children learn and develop. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps her skills in first aid, safeguarding and child protection up to date. She has appropriate medication and accident procedures in place that help to promote children's safety and welfare effectively. She carries out regular risk assessments and ensures that her home is safe for the children in her care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers detailed information from parents about what children can already do when they first start. She uses observations and assessments to help her monitor children's development. The information is used well to plan activities which build on what children can do. The childminder knows what interests them. She interacts well with them and extends their learning. Children are provided with a wide range of activities to stimulate their curiosity. For example, they enjoy learning about the life cycle of the butterfly. The childminder introduces new words, such as 'chrysalis', to help promote their communication and language skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children and their parents form strong bonds with the childminder. Children settle in quickly and become confident learners. The childminder is a positive role model for the children. She is kind to them and attentive to their needs. Children readily seek the childminder's support in activities and invite her to share in their play. Their social skills are promoted well. For example, children enjoy going to playgroups and 'story and rhyme time' at the library, where they learn to mix, share and to participate with others in group activities. The childminder encourages children to have healthy lifestyles. For example, they use good hygiene routines and enjoy eating different fruits at snack time. She teaches children about different cultures and festivals around the world, helping them to respect and tolerate differences.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are very active and happy learners. They concentrate and follow instructions well. The childminder ensures that there are plenty of enriching opportunities for children to socialise and learn with other children locally. All children make good progress from their starting points. They display good levels of self-confidence, independence and motivation and enjoy leading their own play. Children thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder. She effectively helps them to develop the skills and attitudes they need for their future learning and their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 129485 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1086726 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 February 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1997 and lives in Hemel Hempstead. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She supports children who speak English as an additional language.

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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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