Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 November 2017 Not applicable

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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 have very good opportunities to develop their speaking and listening skills. The childminder uses highly effective strategies that promote children's use of speech.  The childminder and the parents work closely to support children's well-being and safety, assessing risks together and agreeing how to manage sleep time effectively.  The childminder supports children to develop the skills they need to support their learning in school. For example, they learn to sit on a mat to eat a snack, and to understand the need to listen and follow instructions.  The childminder is very effective in helping children to make their own choices and decisions. She supports children well, giving them time to think for themselves and to explain what they want to do.  The childminder assesses children's development very effectively. She uses her frequent observations well to help her see where children are achieving well and where they

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This provision is good

need further support to help them gain the skills they need.  The childminder reflects on her practice and takes practical steps to improve the environment for children and to simplify the organisation of resources.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is not making the best use of her self-evaluation to help her decide on appropriate continuous professional development opportunities.  The childminder does not gather detailed information from parents on what children know and can do when they first attend her setting.

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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

 make better use of self-evaluation to help decide on appropriate continuous professional development opportunities that raises the quality to the highest level  gather and use detailed information from parents on what children know and can do when they first attend in order to support precise teaching from the outset.

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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 observed an adult-led activity and evaluated this 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 at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a comprehensive knowledge of how to safeguard children. She follows her procedures to ensure children in her care are safe and protected from harm. For example, she checks the identity of visitors, makes sure she has a record of their visit and that they understand her safeguarding procedures. The childminder establishes clear lines of communication with parents. She works closely with them to support children's ongoing learning at home. The childminder tracks children's progress, identifying gaps in their learning and suitable ways to help them develop more rapidly. Although the childminder is not currently working with other professionals, she demonstrates her understanding of how to do this.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides children with a wide range of activities that stimulate their imagination. The childminder skilfully weaves children's particular interests in the experiences. She uses the dolls to help children explore self-care and to promote children's recollections of their own experiences. Children delight in sharing stories, picking their current favourite books to share with the childminder. The childminder provides children with plenty of time to become deeply immersed in their play. As they make pictures on black paper with glue and glitter, children explore their ability to make patterns and show their creativity.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have good relationships with the childminder that helps to support their emotional well-being. Children show they feel happy, confident and secure in the childminder's care. The childminder is an effective role model for children. This helps them to behave well and to learn how to manage and express their feelings and emotions positively. The home environment is welcoming. The childminder makes resources accessible and supports children to learn to make decisions for themselves about their play. Children become independent and manage their self-care, such as handwashing and using the bathroom. The childminder makes sure children have daily outdoor experiences to help them to lead a healthy life. Children have an active life in the local community at social groups.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for school. They make rapid progress with key skills. Children show high levels of concentration during their play. They have a positive attitude to learning. Children enjoy using their knowledge as they play and sharing it with others. Children's interest in words and sounds and in numbers is growing. They are developing the muscles in their hands as they use tools and resources that help to prepare them for writing. Children acquire good social skills, learning how to communicate with a variety of people in different situations.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492246 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1022687 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Stevenage. She operates all year round from 8.30am to 4.00pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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