Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 September 2017 14 July 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

 Since the last inspection, the childminder has developed procedures and knowledge of the importance of recording children's name, age and hours of attendance.  The childminder effectively works with other settings that children attend. She shares regular and detailed information with them about children's well-being, learning and interests. Children have good continuous support between provisions.  Teaching is good. The childminder successfully links children's learning and interests to plan activities that match their needs. For example, children are mesmerised by sea animals. They visit the local aquatic centre to see the fish and seahorses. Children enjoy playing with toy fish in water, colouring and decorating paper fish, while learning about their colours and patterns.  The childminder forms strong bonds with children and effectively works with parents to tailor her care routines and practice to their needs. She is very caring towards children

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This provision is good

who settle very quickly in her care.  The childminder conducts daily risk assessments of her house, garden and outings to minimise risks and ensure that children can play and explore in safety.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder has developed procedures to engage parents in identifying children's starting points in learning, she does not engage them well enough in sharing information about children's ongoing learning and interests 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

 obtain regular information from parents about children's skills and learning at home to ensure that they fully benefit from effective continuous support when with the childminder.

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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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and looked at evidence of her training certificates and documentation related to evidence of her and household members' suitability.  The inspector interacted with children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. She reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder invests in regular child protection training and confidently talks about the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows the steps to take should safeguarding concerns arise. The childminder is very secure in her role to protect children. There are good procedures in place for self- evaluation which involves regular questionnaires for parents and consulting children's views. The childminder also shares good practice with her local network of childminders and participates in training to develop her knowledge and teaching. She shows good capacity to continuously improve her practice for the benefit of children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder identifies children's starting points in learning and ongoing next steps in development. She plans activities and play opportunities, adult-led and child-led, that fully support their learning styles and interests. For example, the childminder helps promote young children's language development by talking to them about their family and special events. They celebrate parents' upcoming birthdays by building a birthday cake with blocks to sing happy birthday. They make birthday cards for their parents, while learning how to hold and handle drawing tools. Assessments in place are effective and shared with parents. The childminder is a confident teacher and children make good progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is very welcoming. She is a good role model to children and effectively promotes good manners. She praises children's achievements and efforts to boost their confidence. The childminder manages children's behaviour in partnership with parents and they behave exceptionally well. The childminder promotes healthy living and children learn the importance of eating well and drinking water. They enjoy daily exercise and plenty of outdoor play. The childminder supports children's independence and teaches them how to manage their personal needs and safety. Children learn about other cultures and develop social skills. They are happy and comfortable.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children explore a range of play opportunities across all areas of learning. For example, they reach for a book about caring for animals and listen attentively to the story. They carefully analyse the pictures in the book and excitedly play with props related to it. Children and the childminder then use the props to role play veterinarians using a teddy bear as a patient. Children's skills are closely tracked and gaps in their learning are narrowed through activities. For example, young children learn simple words while singing, playing with a toy laptop and during many child-led reading activities. Children are effectively challenged in developing their skills in preparation for nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 129755 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1085025 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 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 14 July 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Abbots Langley. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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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