Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 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 childminder has an effective system in place for monitoring the progress children make. She is able to swiftly identify gaps in learning and works with parents and professionals to help children catch up quickly.  The childminder has a strong relationship with the parents. Communication between the setting and home is effective. Parents' and children's views form an integral part of the childminder's evaluation process.  The childminder is a positive role model to the children. She consistently offers praise and rewards for positive behaviour, building children's confidence. Children behave well.  Methods of teaching are good. Children make good progress and develop well across all areas of learning.  The childminder provides a stimulating learning environment indoors and outdoors. In addition, children regularly visit the local activity farm and take daily walks to the park, providing further opportunities for learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder gathers some information about children from parents when they first attend, she does not find out enough about what children already know and can do.  Although older children's independence is fully supported, younger children do not benefit from the same good opportunities to extend their self-care skills.

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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

 gather more detailed information from parents about children's developmental levels when they first attend  provide even more opportunities for the younger children to develop their independence and self-care skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the setting.  The inspector looked at samples of the children's records and other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of parents' views through written feedback provided on the day.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder demonstrates a strong desire to improve. Recent evaluation has seen a change in how she assesses the children's development. For example, she now includes more specific details on what the children can do. This has enhanced her relationship with the parents and they share ongoing information about what the children can do at home, providing a consistent approach to learning. The childminder is committed to her own professional development. Previous training has seen the introduction of topics to children's learning to extend their development across all areas of learning. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder implements robust procedures to protect children's welfare and has a secure knowledge of how to keep them safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes regular and thorough assessments of the children's learning. She has an extensive knowledge of what the children can do and their next steps in learning. Activities are exciting and provide all children with challenge. The childminder uses good methods of teaching and skilfully covers all areas of learning with one carefully planned activity. For example, children learn to count, jump, dance and sing together during an activity focused on the body. The childminder is responsive to the children and adapts activities to meet the differing abilities and learning styles of the children. The childminder extends children's language skills through their interests and discussions. For example, she supports children to recall events in their own life, encouraging conversation.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The children have strong bonds with the childminder and they settle quickly into her home. The childminder has a calm nature. The children are happy and confident in her care as they snuggle into her for a story. The childminder has an extensive knowledge of the children's individual needs. Children are well cared for. The childminder teaches children about empathy. For example, she reads a book on feelings to extend children's social skills and care for others. The childminder encourages teamwork and cooperation. For example, she sets up tasks for the children to do together giving them each a role to play. The childminder provides healthy meals for the children and children learn to make healthy choices.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress from their starting points. They achieve milestones typical for their age across all areas of development. Children leave the setting well prepared for the next stage in their learning. Children are becoming independent and learning skills for the future. For example, older children help to set and clear the table at mealtimes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491890 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1024689 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 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 Shenley, Hertfordshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare 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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