Childminder EY487807

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 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

 Children's communication and language development are encouraged. The childminder plans a range of activities to develop their speaking and listening skills.  Partnerships with parents are strong and parents speak highly of the childminder. The childminder welcomes parents into her home and regularly encourages them to extend their children's learning at home. She promotes daily opportunities for the sharing of information to ensure that they remain updated with their children's progress.  Children's personal, social and emotional development are promoted well. The childminder celebrates children's achievements with regular praise and encouragement. She provides effective settling-in procedures that enable children to feel secure and build on their self-esteem and confidence.  The childminder follows a programme of professional development, which includes attending regular training. This supports her to keep up to date with legislative changes

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This provision is good

and enhance her practice.  Children explore a range of cultures and festivals during activities. This is one example of how the childminder supports them to develop an understanding of the wider world.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The sharing of information with other settings that children attend is not yet fully effective in promoting consistency in their learning.  There are not enough opportunities for children to develop an understanding of how things work in different ways.

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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

 strengthen information sharing with other settings that children attend and support consistency in their care and learning  extend opportunities for children to develop an understanding of how things work.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household.  The inspector observed a number of activities and evaluated these with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder regularly evaluates her setting. She seeks feedback from parents and children to support her in promoting consistent improvements. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder attends regular child protection training and reviews her policies and procedures. This enables her to know the correct procedures to follow if she has concerns about children in her care. The childminder promotes children's safety. She completes regular risk assessments and teaches them about potential risks and hazards. For example, children are reminded to tidy away their toys and resources, to ensure that they don't trip over and hurt themselves or others. In addition to this, the childminder uses opportunities such as walking to and from school to support children's knowledge and understanding of road safety.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder assesses children's development and provides a good range of activities and experiences that meets their individual likes and interests. The childminder uses regular observations to update her assessments of children's progress and she incorporates their next steps in learning into activities that engage them. For instance, children absorb themselves in making roads with chalk in the garden, for their trucks and cars to race along. Their mathematical development is promoted well, such as when they discuss shapes and space and talk about distance while deciding which line is the biggest. The childminder uses open-ended questions effectively. This supports children to develop their thinking and encourages them to think critically.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise. For example, the childminder plans activities in the garden and local outings to ensure that they have a wide variety of experiences. The childminder provides children with a healthy, balanced diet. She cooks meals using fresh food and she encourages children to eat a range of fresh fruit and vegetables. Children learn about the importance of following good hygiene practices. The childminder is consistent with routines and teaches children why it is important to lead a healthy lifestyle. Children behave well. The childminder is an effective role model. She ensures that she listens to children when they talk to her and she encourages them to learn right from wrong with the consistent boundaries she promotes.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress and gaining the necessary skills to be ready for school or the next stage of their learning. The childminder is aware of children's starting points and capabilities and she supports them well. Children enjoy being creative as they use small figures imaginatively to make up their own stories. They engage in construction activities, solve problems for themselves and are motivated to join in.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487807 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1017206 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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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. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate teaching qualification at level 6.

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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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