Childminder EY305309

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 October 2017 16 April 2014

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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 teaches children to understand that print conveys meaning, to enhance their literacy development. For example, as she reads their favourite stories she helps them to understand the flow of reading, moving her finger under each word from left to right on the pages. Children are learning and developing their skills well.  Children demonstrate that they feel very happy, secure and confident in the care of the well-qualified childminder. For instance, they welcome her sensitive interaction in their play, and compliment her on how soft her skin is on her face.  The childminder is dedicated to her role. She regularly completes training to continue to enhance her knowledge and skills. Recent training has increased her understanding of introducing children to an even wider range of healthy foods.  Outings within the local community help children to develop a good understanding of the world. For example, they know how the pedestrian crossing supports people with

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not explored further strategies to extend the partnership with providers of other settings that children attend.  The childminder does not consistently ensure that the wide range of toys and activities are easily accessible to children to help them to make independent choices to fully extend their play ideas.

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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 the partnerships with other early years providers where children attend to support continuity in children's learning  extend the accessibility of the wide range of toys and activities to enable children to make more informed and independent choices in their play.

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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 persons living in the household.  The inspector interacted and spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided and reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation.

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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 possible 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 child protection concerns. The childminder regularly reflects on the service she provides, seeking the views of children and parents. This ensures that she acts effectively to address any areas for improvement. The childminder carefully reviews children's progress to swiftly address any gaps in their learning. Parents appreciate how the childminder provides a positive and happy environment where their children develop in to self-assured individuals.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder acknowledges the uniqueness of individual children and provides stimulating activities to support their progress. She understands how some children prefer to learn outdoors. Children use sticks to form letters of their name in compacted soil. The childminder places a strong emphasis on enhancing children's language skills. She introduces them to new words and their meaning, such as 'serrated' and 'gills', as children use non-fiction books to find out information about sharks. The childminder consistently responds with clear informative answers to children's inquisitive questions. For instance, she informs them how bees collect pollen to produce honey.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well and use good manners without being reminded. The childminder skilfully supports children to understand and express their own emotions appropriately. Older children are positive role models for younger children. They welcome them to join in with their play and demonstrate a genuine respect for them. Children follow good hygiene routines. They know that they need to wash their hands before eating, after using the toilet and sneezing into their hand. Regular visits to local parks help children to develop good physical skills. They learn how to climb and balance on large apparatus and excitedly talk about swinging on the zip wire.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress in their learning given their starting points. Children are highly motivated and eager to learn. They demonstrate good independent skills, as they help to prepare their own lunch and manage their own personal needs. Children use complex sentences to recall previous experiences, such as outings with their parents. They learn mathematical concepts, such as comparing different sizes of toy dinosaurs and sort them into groups. They gain the necessary skills needed to help prepare them for their future learning and eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY305309 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1087225 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 April 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Welwyn, Hertfordshire. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 6. She operates all year round from 7am until 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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