Childminder EY457535

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 October 2017 27 June 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 Good 2

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This provision is good

 Children demonstrate that they are happy and confident with the caring childminder. Parents comment how well children settle and look forward to attending. The childminder has developed a robust settling-in procedure and she finds out as much as she can about children before they start to support their learning and care needs.  Children benefit from regular fresh air and outdoor play on a daily basis. They enjoy regular walks and trips to the park to play on the equipment, this helps to develop children's physical skills. This is one of the ways children learn how to manage risks and keep themselves safe during play.  The childminder places a strong focus on helping children to develop their language skills. For example she supports this by repeating key words as children start to expand their vocabulary. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder has formed strong working relationships with parents. She regularly

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This provision is good

shares information about children's progress to help parents support their children's learning and development at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not adapt activities to increase children's concentration and engagement levels and improve their learning further, during adult-led activities.  Staff do not promote children's independence consistently or fully during every day play.

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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

 adapt and extend adult-led activities even further, to increase children's high level of attention and interest even further  provide more opportunities for children to further develop their independence skills during play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed areas of the childminder's home that she uses for childminding.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and training, and the suitability of all household members and people working here.  The inspector discussed the childminder's improvement plans and safeguarding procedures. She looked at a range of documents, including children's records.  The inspector observed and discussed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children when it was appropriate. She took account of comments in written feedback given by a number of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder attends safeguarding training to keep up to date with changes in legislation. She has a good understanding of child protection and whistle-blowing procedures, and how to refer any such concerns to protect children. She completes risk assessments and takes steps to reduce hazards to help keep children safe in her care. The childminder is committed to continuing her professional development. After recent training, the childminder has reviewed the learning environment. For instance, she has developed the use of dens and cosy spaces, such as tents, for children to explore. Following feedback from children and parents, the childminder has recently improved her resources to reflect children's current interests.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder understands how to support children with their learning and development. She tracks children's progress carefully over time and plans to support children to achieve their next steps in learning. The childminder plans a good range of appropriate activities. She takes into account children's preferences and interests. Children enjoy painting spider webs by moving toy cars through paint. Afterwards the childminder displays their artwork and encourages children to feel proud of their achievements. During free play, children enjoy playing with malleable dough. As they play, the childminder carefully supports them and shows them how to use the tools and roll the dough. They use a variety of tools to roll and cut. She asks questions to encourage children to explore the different patterns made with the tools on the dough.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes children's personal, social and emotional development well. She has developed caring relationships with children. Young children climb onto her lap to share a book and to seek comfort from her when tired. The childminder regularly encourages and praises children. They thrive in the caring attention of the childminder. The childminder teaches children about healthy lifestyles and the importance of eating healthy foods. For instance, she teaches children to wash their hands at appropriate times. Children behave well and play happily alongside each other. The childminder is a good role model. She speaks in a calm and positive manner and understands how to promote positive behaviour in very young children. For example, she offers them additional vehicles when they all become interested in the same toy.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain the skills and knowledge they need for school and the next stage in their learning. They enjoy regular stories and free access to books. This helps to promote their literacy skills well. Children benefit from regular and varied mark-making opportunities. This helps children to develop the physical skills they need as they learn to write.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY457535 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1066577 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 27 June 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire. She works with her co-childminder and they have equal responsibility for the childminding practice. They operate for 39 weeks of the year from 7.30am until 6.30pm, Monday to Thursday. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 5.

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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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