Childminder EY491924

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 October 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 well-qualified childminder takes children on a range of exciting outings that reflects their interests, such as visits to a local farm. Children learn how to keep themselves safe as they enjoy rides in a cart, pulled by a tractor. They also observe and learn about animal habitats, dig up potatoes and select a pumpkin to carve with the childminder.  The childminder works closely with a network of other childminders to continue to build upon her knowledge and skills. Recent training has increased her understanding of promoting children's awareness of different cultures even further.  The childminder forms warm bonds with children. They demonstrate that they are happy and feel secure in her care. For instance, they confidently invite authorised visitors to join in their play and snuggle up close to the childminder as she reads them their favourite stories.  Children develop the small muscles in their hands in preparation for writing. For

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This provision is good

example, they concentrate and persevere using large tweezers to pick up dried pasta.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always gather enough detailed information from parents about their child's prior learning.  Children are not consistently encouraged to develop their deep-thinking skills, in order to identify and solve problems in their play.  The childminder does not always encourage children to manage their own personal needs when it is appropriate for them to do so.

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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

 gain more detailed information from parents about what their child knows and can already do when they first start so that assessments are even more sharply focused from the outset  enhance opportunities for children to identify and solve problems for themselves  strengthen opportunities to develop children's independence skills further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors 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 a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder.  The inspector interacted with, and spoke to children, during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation with her.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of signs that could indicate that children are at risk of harm. She knows how to take swift action to protect children's welfare in the event of a child protection concern. The childminder regularly reflects on the service she provides, seeking the views of parents and children. She acts effectively to address any identified areas for improvement. The childminder carefully reviews children's progress to swiftly address any gaps in their learning. Parents are complimentary about the service that the childminder provides. They regard the childminder as part of their own family.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder's genuine praise and the equal attention she gives to children motivate them to participate in stimulating activities. For instance, children have immense fun exploring the sound of dried pasta. They drop it from a height into the large container and use both of their hands to move it around quickly, creating a very loud noise. Children use their vivid imagination and pretend to cook lunch for the childminder and other children. The childminder effectively promotes children's language skills. For example, she introduces them to new words as they play and sensitively helps them with the correct pronunciation of words. Children eagerly use sentences to share previous experiences from home with others.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model. She calmly and consistently reinforces good manners and supports children to take turns with toys. Children develop a good awareness of a healthy diet. For instance, the childminder encourages children to try a varied range of foods and she frequently talks to them about the benefits of eating a balanced diet. Regular visits to activity centres and the local park help children to develop good physical skills. They build their strength and stamina as they participate in parachute games, learn to control a ball and use large climbing equipment.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress in their learning given their starting points. They spontaneously count as they play, identify shapes and use mathematical language to describe the different sizes of play-food and cooking equipment. They demonstrate good attention and listening skills. Children express a keen interest in books, they select their own and re-tell their favourite stories. They gain the necessary skills to help them with their future learning at school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491924 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1023018 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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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 Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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