Draper, Karen Violet

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 November 2017 11 September 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 supports children to settle quickly. She provides settling-in sessions that meet the children's needs. This supports children to quickly build close bonds with her and the other children in her setting.  Children's speech and language skills are fully promoted by the childminder. She talks to them about what they are doing. The childminder repeats words and introduces new words into their vocabulary, such as 'carrot' and 'apple'.  The childminder regularly evaluates her practice. She welcomes the views of children and parents. The childminder incorporates their suggestions into her plans for development and improvement.  Children enjoy a wide range of activities that help support their physical development. They enjoy trips to the local parks, playing ball games and exploring the local area during walks.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always seek enough information from parents about what children already know and can do when they first start, to help inform the assessment of their starting points.  The childminder does not always make good use of opportunities for professional development to extend her knowledge and understanding to a higher level.

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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

 seek more initial information from parents about what children already know and can do  expand continuous professional development opportunities to focus even more sharply on delivering the highest quality of teaching.

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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 spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through reading written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has good knowledge about the signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows the procedures to follow and who to contact with any such concerns. The childminder works in partnership with parents. She frequently shares assessments of children's progress with them, and provides ideas for activities that they can use to support their children's development at home. The childminder frequently evaluates children's achievements to identify any gaps in learning. She provides targeted support where needed.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses observations and assessments of children's development to identify their next steps in learning. She effectively supports children's mathematical development. For example, the childminder talks to children about shapes and counts blocks with them. She challenges children during activities, such as when she gives young children time to work out for themselves where each shape correctly fits on the ball. Children delight in exploring toys that make different noises as they press the buttons. They have fun pushing toy dolls around and the childminder talks to them about where they might go on their adventure. Children are given time to develop their early writing skills as they create their own pictures using a range of materials and pens.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well. The childminder provides clear explanations that helps support children's understanding about being kind to one another, and sharing toys and equipment. From an early age, the childminder encourages children's independence. They eagerly tidy away toys and help themselves to snacks. Children take part in activities about different festivals and events. For example, they taste food from around the world, which helps promote their understanding about the world they live in. The childminder talks to children about the food they eat, which supports their learning about healthy eating. She promotes good hygiene practices and children knew to wash their hands before mealtimes and after messy play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are eager to explore and participate in the wide range of activities that are available. Young children delight in moving toys from one container to another, which helps support their coordination. They make good progress. Children learn the skills needed ready for their next stage in learning and for their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 129458 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1103008 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1995 and lives in Markyate. She operates her provision all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year- old children.

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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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