Childminder EY352999

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 July 2017 7 February 2017

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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 provides a language rich environment where children make rapid progress in their communication and personal development from their different starting points.  The children thoroughly enjoy home-cooked nutritious meals because the childminder places high importance on healthy eating. She provides a wide range of healthy meals and snacks, including fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables.  The childminder is an excellent role model; regularly praising the children in recognition of their achievements and boosting their self-esteem. She knows the children well and forms a close and loving bond with them.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not identify a learning outcome when planning adult led activities.

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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

 identify the learning outcome when planning adult led activities that are linked to the next steps in a child's development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector read and took account of written feedback provided by parents.  The inspector discussed safeguarding and children’s learning and progress with the childminder.  The inspector observed activities taking place in the playroom and garden.  The inspector spoke with the children and childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Since the last inspection, the childminder has increased her knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse and knows when and how to refer any safeguarding concerns. As a result, safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps parents informed about the care provided and the activities their children enjoy during their time with her. The childminder ensures children are kept safe from hazards by implementing an effective risk assessment. She provides a friendly and welcoming environment where children are able to safely explore their surroundings, and access a range of age appropriate toys and activities in the garden and playroom.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are well supported in their overall development and the childminder teaches them new skills. Children learn about shapes, colours and problem solving as they post shapes in a 'shape sorter' and persevere with puzzles. A toddler who is just learning to walk beams as she proudly says 'I am standing!' and the childminder gently supports her to take a few steps. Regular outings encourage children to explore their environment and find out about the wider world. The next steps in children's progress are identified and activities are linked to individual children’s development. However, the childminder does not always use planned activities to teach children new skills linked to the areas of learning. For example, a planned playdough activity had no specific learning outcome and lacks challenge for older, more able children and their learning is not fully promoted.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well because the childminder offers gentle support and explains why unwanted behaviour is unacceptable. She teaches children to be kind, polite and respectful. Trips to the farm, woods and park ensures they receive plenty of fresh air and exercise. Children enjoy playing with a variety of equipment in the garden and have fun hiding in the tent and driving their cars. They giggle with delight as they initiate their own game of 'peek-a-boo'. The childminder ensures she has all the necessary information to meet children's individual care needs, such as their favourite toys and their routine at home. As a result, children settle quickly and feel secure.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. Parents are encouraged to participate in their child's learning by informing the childminder of any new skills they achieved at home. The childminder uses this information, alongside her own observations, to track children's progress towards the early learning goals. The childminder helps children to acquire the skills they need, in readiness for their next stage in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY352999 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1095912 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 7 February 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder has been registered since 2007 and lives in St Albans, Hertfordshire. The provision is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder operates from 8am to 6pm, all year round except for family holidays and bank 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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Telephone number

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