Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 October 2017 24 October 2013

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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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 Children are supported very effectively to make their own decisions about their play. The childminder makes sure children can see the resources that are available. She involves the older children in planning experiences that interest them.  Children make rapid progress in their personal and social development. They quickly learn how to behave, be kind to others and share the toys and resources.  Children explore the outdoors and enjoy learning in the fresh air. The childminder carefully considers the needs of children who prefer outdoor activities, making sure they have a wide range of experiences that supports their learning needs and interests.  The relationships with parents are strong. The childminder provides them with high- quality information about her duty of care to protect children from harm.  The childminder has a regular time to reflect on the quality of what she provides. She thinks about the interests of children and how she can provide them with new

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently evaluate individual activities as well as possible to inform her planning for children's next steps in 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

 make full use of the evaluations of activities to plan more precisely for children's next steps and promote even better outcomes in their 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 observed an adult-led activity and evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  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 arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder uses risk assessment effectively to ensure she provides a safe environment for children. She uses her experience of other early years settings well to support her in keeping up to date with practice issues. The childminder regularly attends training courses, conferences and network meetings to keep up with changes in practice and local issues. She tracks children's progress effectively making sure she knows where the gaps are in their learning. The childminder has highly effective partnerships with parents and successfully engages them in children's learning. She understands how to work in partnership with other professionals to support children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gets to know the children quickly. She makes sure she has a good understanding of their stage of development when she first starts to look after them. The childminder has high expectations of what children can achieve. Children enjoy investigating the natural materials they have collected on their walks. They explore the colours and textures of the many leaves, conkers and straw. The childminder plans experiences taking account of children's different abilities. She makes sure there are plenty of resources so that every child can create their own collage. Children take their time playing with the sand transferring it between containers and exploring the feel as it runs through their fingers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder establishes excellent relationships with children. Parents praise her for the way she gets to know children as individuals. She demonstrates her passion for children's right to be respected and be treated fairly. The childminder offers children a wealth of experiences and resources that interests and stimulates their imagination and curiosity. Children eat meals that meet their dietary needs. They quickly learn about the importance of effective hygiene routines in keeping themselves healthy and well. Children thoroughly delight in playing ball games outside. They kick and roll the ball, constantly challenging themselves to get it into even more difficult spaces. Children show they know how to keep themselves safe. They climb the steps and manoeuvre themselves to a sitting position ready to go down the slide. They have excellent coordination and plenty of opportunities to build on these skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their development. They are prepared for learning in school. Children develop good habits that help them to be responsible and helpful. They have a love of stories and enjoy the time spent looking at books. Children learn simple number sequences from an early age, for example, as they count along with the childminder in many daily activities. Children have a positive attitude to learning. They demonstrate their enthusiasm for having a go and finding out things for themselves.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 149638 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1063627 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 October 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2001. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, 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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