Childminder EY468110

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 September 2017 22 April 2014

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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 continued to develop her provision. She has improved the way she enhances children's understanding of keeping themselves safe, especially in the event of a fire. The childminder now uses the feedback from parents, children and others more effectively to drive continuous improvement in her provision.  Children are confident and independent. They freely access toys and resources from the exciting and stimulating range provided by the childminder to help them to guide their own play and learning.  Children form caring relationships with the childminder who responds to their emerging needs calmly and affectionately.  The childminder successfully involves parents in their children's care and learning. Parents speak positively about the childminder and comment on how much their children enjoy being in the childminder's care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, older children do not have enough opportunities to be really challenged in their learning.  The childminder has not fully explored ways to further enhance her professional development to extend her knowledge to a 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

 extend the challenge provided for older children  explore further professional development opportunities that raise the quality of teaching to an outstanding level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed children at play and evaluated activities with the childminder.  The inspector discussed children's observations and assessments. She looked at evidence of the suitability of household members and a range of other documentation, including safeguarding procedures and accident records.  The inspector read written feedback gathered from parents.  The inspector talked with the childminder about how she evaluates and improves her service.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to protect the children in her care. She ensures that her safeguarding knowledge is current by attending regular training. The childminder knows who to contact if she has concerns about the welfare of any of the children in her care. The childminder's practice is supported by a range of policies and procedures that are shared with parents effectively. Children's safety is paramount and the childminder implements effective safety procedures to help children to remain safe in her care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children in her care well. She plans exciting activities based on their individual interests and preferred learning style, especially for younger children. Effective assessment enables the childminder to identify any gaps in children's development and to seek appropriate support to help to close them quickly. The childminder encourages children's emerging language development, asking clear and appropriate questions. She provides a good amount of time for children to respond and listens carefully to their conversations. Children enjoy many opportunities to plan and guide their own learning. For example, younger children make use of an old cardboard box by filling and emptying it, while older children practise their early writing skills by writing and drawing on the box. Older children also plan an assault course for younger children to follow using items available to them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are settled and confident in the childminder's care. The childminder collects useful information from parents before children start with her, enabling her to ensure children's emotional needs are well met. Children understand the childminder's rules and behave well. They develop their understanding of being kind and taking turns as the childminder reminds them of the importance of sharing. Children enjoy healthy meals and snacks during their day with the childminder who considers their individual dietary needs and preferences when planning meals. Children are provided with good opportunities to experience fresh air and exercise when the childminder plans frequent outdoor activities. The childminder plans trips and outings in the local community to help to strengthen children's knowledge of the wider world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make consistently good progress in their learning and are gaining the skills needed for their next stage of learning, such as pre-school or school. As they paint their t- shirts with fabric paint they eagerly share their ideas with the childminder, coming up with solutions to 'get a good print'. For example, they recognise that some of the paint may leak under the template, so they dab the paint instead of brushing it. As they draw pictures they learn the names of different colours. Children show motivation and spend sustained periods of time engaged in their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY468110 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1087558 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 April 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Watford, Hertfordshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 4pm, Monday to Friday term time only, 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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