Childminder EY490479

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 September 2017 Not applicable

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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 is very welcoming. She works with parents effectively to ensure her services and routines are tailored to children's personal needs. Children form strong bonds with her and settle quickly in her care.  The childminder observes children and identifies their starting points and the next steps in their learning. She plans activities to support their interests and preferences. Children play with dolls and they learn how to change the dolls' clothes and to do and undo clips and buckles in toy prams. Children persevere in their tasks and develop their skills well.  The childminder supports children in learning through play well. During imaginative play, children write a shopping list with the childminder. They enjoy a real shopping trip, look for items, add them to their trolley and learn to use new technology to pay for their bills. Children then help the childminder to prepare their snacks and learn about

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This provision is good

healthy eating.  The childminder manages the safety of children efficiently. She carries out daily risk assessments of her house, toys and equipment. Children become aware of personal safety during routines, play and outings. They learn to assess their play and actions.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not exchange detailed enough information about children's progress with other settings that they attend in order to ensure that children benefit from continuous support in their learning.

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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 information sharing with other early years settings that enables a shared approach to children's learning.

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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 attends regular child protection training and implements policies that are in line with current legislation. She knows the possible signs of abuse and understands the steps to take should concerns about a child in her care arise. The childminder has developed procedures to document her practice and maintains a two-way flow of communication with parents. She takes part in regular training to develop her knowledge, teaching and evaluates her services with the help of parents. This ensures the continuous development of her practice. The childminder closely monitors children's welfare and learning. Children are safe and make good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans daily indoor and outdoor activities for children, skilfully promoting their different learning styles. For example, she teaches children about the changes to the nature during autumn and takes them for walks to observe trees and collect leaves, conkers and acorns. Children learn to describe and compare the items they find. They use them for craft activities and during play. The childminder challenges and extends children's skills. For example, she astutely notices when it is time to change a jigsaw puzzle to a more complex one. Children persist and show high levels of concentration and interest as they complete the new puzzles.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works with parents to support children's emotional development and praises children's good behaviour, manners and efforts. Children understand what is expected of them and behave well. The childminder teaches them to be respectful of others and promotes children's backgrounds and cultures effectively. She teaches them about festivals and together they explore the local community. Children socialise with other children, enjoy playgroups, regular outings and play dates. They enjoy nutritious meals, exercise and outdoor play everyday. Children learn to manage their personal needs and are very independent. They are happy and comfortable with the childminder.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop their skills at a good pace. They enjoy educational programmes that effectively promote their learning across all areas of learning. Children are skilfully involved in solving problems as they create an obstacle course for an exercise session and learn to follow instructions. For example, they notice a loose wheel on a doll's pram and are engaged in deciding on ways to tighten the wheel with tools. Children enjoy reading and looking at books. They sing and play imaginatively. For example, they play a fishing game and sing songs about fish. Children's progress is closely tracked and gaps in their learning narrowed swiftly. They gain the key skills in preparation for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY490479 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1023152 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory 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 Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Watford. She operates during term time from 8am 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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