Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 August 2017 26 January 2017

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 Although the childminder completes assessments, she does not use these effectively to identify children's precise next steps in learning and to plan specifically how to help them achieve what they need to learn next.  The childminder has not taken sufficient steps to develop her knowledge of how children learn to ensure the quality of teaching continually improves.  The childminder is not identifying weaknesses in her practice or ways to overcome these to improve the provision for children.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has taken steps to address the most significant issues identified at the last inspection. She has improved her knowledge of the latest safeguarding issues and has made sure she has the required documentation.  Since the last inspection, the childminder has improved her knowledge of how to complete the progress check for children aged between two and three years. She understands the need to share assessments with parents and other early years settings that children attend.  The childminder is very kind to children. She builds good relationships that help children to feel at home in her care. She provides a welcoming environment where children choose the toys they enjoy playing with.  The childminder works with parents to find out about what children know and can do when they first start with her. She continues to gather information from parents about what children learn at home.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 improve the use of information gathered through assessment to shape learning experiences for each child 23/09/2017

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Due Date

 improve knowledge of how young children learn to ensure the quality of teaching continually improves. 23/09/2017

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 make better use of self-evaluation to identify the weaknesses in practice and decide how to improve the provision for children.

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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 discussed children's learning with the childminder.  The inspector had a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at documentation that the childminder presented as evidence of how she meets the requirements.  The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder has not developed her skills sufficiently to improve all aspects of the quality of the provision. She has not successfully put into practice all of the learning she has undertaken to date. The childminder is not using self-evaluation effectively to accurately identify what needs to improve and how to achieve this. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder recognises the possible signs of abuse and her duty to report any concerns to her local authority and to Ofsted. She completes risk assessments of her home and for outings. This helps her to see possible hazards and to decide how to keep children safe and reduce the chance of accidents. The childminder is aware of the need to work with other professionals and to share the required information about children's development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder observes children regularly and knows their stage of development. She knows lots about the children and understands what they like doing. However, she does not use the assessments well enough to plan for children's individual learning. Furthermore, she is not using the information parents share about children's learning at home to help her plan suitably challenging experiences. The childminder lacks detailed knowledge of how children learn and what she can do to support them to make more progress. This limits her ability to consistently respond quickly and extend learning during spontaneous play. Children enjoy the experiences that the childminder offers. They spend lots of time building, being imaginative and creative.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to learn how to behave well. They are very polite, and say 'please' and 'thank you' without prompting. Children get on well together and quickly learn to share toys. Children feel valued and appreciated with a sense of belonging. They enjoy looking at photographs, in an album, of their time with the childminder. The childminder gives children clear instructions to follow, to help them learn how to keep themselves safe and well. Children quickly learn about the importance of a good hygiene routine. They know that washing their hands before eating can help them to stay healthy. The childminder provides home-cooked meals that meet children's nutritional needs. The children and their families appreciate these.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children do not make good enough progress. However, they are motivated to have a go at different experiences and are confident and articulate. Children learn about numbers, shapes and colours. They enjoy using scissors, pens and paintbrushes. This helps to build their hand muscles in preparation for writing. Children are independent and manage their care needs. These skills help to prepare them for the next stage of their education in school or nursery.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 149299 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1084386 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 January 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2000. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, expect 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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