Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 November 2017 28 November 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 is warm and loving towards the children in her care and they fully welcome her interaction as they play. The welcoming environment helps children to settle easily and feel safe and secure as they explore.  The childminder has a good understanding of the individual learning needs of the children she cares for. She gives careful consideration to their interests when planning and providing activities she knows they will enjoy.  Children engage in a range of enjoyable and exciting experiences away from the home. They visit theme parks, zoos and the beach to help them learn more about the community and world around them.  The childminder gives full consideration to children's safety. Her home is secure and good precautions are in place to provide children with safe play spaces.  The childminder considers what she does well and what she would like to do to improve. She is part of a close network of childminders who meet regularly to share

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently encourage parents to share information about what they know their children can already do when they first start and their ongoing achievements from home.  On occasions, the childminder does not give children sufficient time to answer the question she asks and to develop their own thoughts.

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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 partnerships with parents and support them to share what they know about their children's achievements, at the start and on an ongoing basis  enhance teaching skills so children have sufficient time to develop their thinking skills and respond to the questions they are asked.

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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 held discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection about her practice and children's learning and development.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of suitability of persons living in the household.  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 demonstrates a good understanding of how to protect children in her care. She is familiar with local safeguarding reporting procedures and attends regular child protection training to help keep her knowledge of new legislation up to date. The childminder implements effective policies and procedures, helping to underpin her good practice. The childminder seeks the views of parents when evaluating her services. Feedback is positive. Parents feel children play in a positive and happy environment which is helping them to develop their confidence. The childminder demonstrates a positive attitude to consistently developing her childcare skills and knowledge through training opportunities that promote positive outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder closely observes and assesses children's learning to help them make good progress. She consistently engages with children as they play and supports their development effectively, overall. The childminder talks to children during activities to help enhance their communication and language development. She repeats simple words with very young children. She introduces colours and shapes when children explore a shape sorter. The childminder supports children's interest in words and letters. She uses her finger to move along the letters as she reads. This helps to demonstrate to most-able children that words on the jigsaw puzzle they have completed have a meaning and describe the picture they have created.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have formed very close bonds with the childminder and enjoy lots of cuddles and close contact as they play. The childminder shows a good appreciation of children's care routines. Children feel secure as they settle quickly for a nap, reassured by the childminder that she will be there to see them when they wake. Children show good familiarity with the routines of the day. They are supported well by the childminder to be kind to each other and to share resources. The childminder promotes a healthy lifestyle, meals are freshly cooked and provide a well-balanced diet. Physical activity through walks and time spent at local parks or soft-play centres are part of daily routines. Most-able children successfully maintain and manage their own self-care through routine activities.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are developing the key skills they need for school and future life. Children are becoming confident learners and demonstrate a range of independent skills. Children are sociable. They spend time with other adults and children at local activity groups. Pre-school children confidently count beyond 10. They are beginning to group and match objects and understand that two matching objects together make a pair.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 129176 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1102997 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 28 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1995. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 7.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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