Setting EY489006

Report for Childcare on Domestic Premises

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 October 2017 Not applicable

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The provider and her assistants maintain meticulous assessments of children's skills and carefully plan educational programmes that expertly meet their learning needs. For example, they engage children in regular puppet shows that are inspirational in extending their interests in the songs and stories they learn about. Teaching is outstanding and all children make exceptional progress.  The provider and her assistants support children's learning through play with extremely challenging experiences that engage them with exceptional interest. For example, children learn to use a wide range of tools, resources and their hands to create a large fireworks picture. They demonstrate high levels of confidence and fully benefit from staff's incredibly creative teaching.  One of the provider's utmost priorities is to promote children's well-being. She and her assistants are extremely attentive and work in exceptional partnerships with parents to

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This provision is outstanding

exchange detailed information about their child's individual needs. Children settle swiftly in their care and are incredibly happy and comfortable.  The provider and her assistants conduct comprehensive risk assessments of play areas so that children explore and play in safety. They expertly teach children about keeping safe. Children learn about traffic safety when regularly visiting the local duck pond and later role play 'safe traffic' with toy cars and tracks drawn on a large piece of paper.

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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

 build on current arrangements for professional development to maintain the already outstanding quality of provision for children.

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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 observation of an activity with the provider.  The inspector held discussions with the provider and looked at relevant documentation regarding her qualification and training, and of her assistants. The inspector also looked at evidence of the suitability of the provider, assistants and household members.  The inspector spoke to children and assistants during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of the parents through reading written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The provider and her assistants have extensive training in child protection. They are extremely confident in their knowledge of the possible signs of abuse and know the process for referring any concerns. Policies are implemented effectively and shared with assistants and parents. The provider strives to deliver the highest-quality provision for children and their families. She uses the views of parents and her assistants to identify areas to develop further, to continually raise standards. The provider uses regular supervision meetings to discuss practice and teaching with her assistants. She identifies the potential benefit for further professional development, such as training, to develop the outstanding practice and extend children's exceptional learning even further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The provider and her assistants use their exceptional knowledge to plan precisely for the next steps in each child's learning. They skilfully weave in adult-led and child-led activities so children are really challenged. They have a very clear understanding of how they can help each child to flourish. Children enjoy singing and rhymes and their communication skills are developing extremely well. Children have exceptional opportunities to investigate and explore. For example, they weighed coloured rice, extending their mathematical knowledge, and learned about how this is used in the cultural celebration of Diwali. The provider has built excellent partnerships with parents and consistently involves them in their child's learning. She offers a wealth of ideas to further support children's progress at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The provider and her assistants are inspirational role models. They support children to show kindness, good manners and consideration towards others. Children's emotional well-being is expertly supported with excellent partnerships with parents. Children are praised and behave exceptionally well. The provider and her assistants are extremely dedicated in promoting children's good health. Meals are tailored to their needs and include their favourite food. Children learn about food. They help to mash potatoes and peas, and explore the smell and taste of herbs, fruit and vegetables. Children have plenty of fresh air, exercise and are extremely independent and social.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Inspirational planning enables children to reach for toys to follow their interests, helping them to be highly independent. Children are busy and continuously motivated. They learn to count as they add and take away building blocks. Children enjoy plenty of drawing and mark-making activities which help to support their growing early writing skills. All children make consistently high rates of progress and are extremely well prepared for the next stage of their learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY489006 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1015757 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Domestic Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 17

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reference number

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

Kids Will Be Kids registered in 2015. The provider employs six assistants, of whom five hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or 3. The setting opens Monday to Thursday 7.30am until 6pm and Friday 7.30am until 5pm, all year round.

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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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