Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 August 2017 26 September 2016

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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 conducts secure assessments of children's skills and progress. Since the last inspection, she has successfully developed procedures to complete and hold information from the progress check for children aged between two and three years.  The childminder uses her good understanding of children's needs and interests to plan activities and play opportunities to promote their learning. Children excitedly engage in water play, while learning to pour, fill up and empty cups. They learn to follow instructions as they use paintbrushes and water to 'paint' on walls and floors in the garden. Teaching is good and children make good progress.  Children form strong bonds with the childminder and swiftly settle in her care. The childminder also forms secure partnerships with parents to ensure that children's personal requirements are always met. Children are comfortable and happy.  The well-qualified childminder engages parents and children in sharing their views and

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This provision is good

suggestions as part of her reflective practice. She takes part in training to boost her knowledge and teaching, and shows good capacity for continuous improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder engages parents in identifying what children can already do, she does not yet successfully obtain ongoing information about their child's learning at home.

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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

 engage parents in sharing more regular information about their child's skills at home to enhance the shared approach to children's learning.

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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 conducted joint evaluations of activities with the childminder.  The inspector looked at the resources and equipment available to children, indoors and outdoors.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her policies, including the safeguarding procedures. She looked at evidence of training, qualifications, and of the suitability of the childminder and other adults in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder attends regular child protection training and fully understands her duty to protect children from harm. She is confident about the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and understands the steps to follow is she has any concerns about a child. The childminder is attentive towards ensuring children's safety. She carries out daily risk assessments of her home, garden and on outings, so that they can play, explore and learn safely. The childminder involves children in learning about personal safety during play, routines and experiences outdoors effectively. Children are confident, safe and develop their skills at a good pace.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder identifies children's starting points and tracks their progress. This helps her to plan for the next steps in their learning. Children lead on their own play and enjoy a range of adult-led activities across all the areas of learning. For example, they look for different rocks in the garden and the childminder encourages children to describe them. They wash and paint them and later play a game of hide and seek with the rocks. The childminder successfully helps children to develop their language skills. She creates role- play areas, such as the theatre, cafe and home corner, to extend their interests and learning. Children respond well to her creative teaching and are eager to join in the activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is very welcoming. She is caring and supportive towards children's needs and tailors her practice to these effectively. The childminder promotes positive behaviour with appropriate boundaries and clear expectations for children. She praises children for their achievements, efforts, good manners and children behave well. The childminder has formed good partnerships with parents, which helps to support their child's emotional development. The childminder teaches children to lead healthy lifestyles. Children have nutritious snacks and meals that are planned with parents. They enjoy daily outdoor play, fresh air and exercise. Children show good social skills and enjoy opportunities to learn about other cultures and their local community.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children benefit from effective support for their different learning styles and enjoy activities indoors and outdoors. For example, they learn the names and sounds of animals as they explore toys in the playroom. They hide toy animals in a tray with wood shavings and role-play farms. Children observe and talk about the farm next to the childminder's house. Children have good opportunities to develop their physical skills. For example, they use ride-on toys, climbing frames and enjoy a wide range of sensory and drawing activities. Children are developing good mathematical skills. They investigate and analyse, numbers and letters. Children are gaining the key skills in preparation for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY372930 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1107690 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 September 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Kings Langley. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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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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