Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 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 daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise. They attend a wide range of appropriate outside activities, such as toddler groups and farm trips, and they explore the mud kitchen and other physical activities in the childminder's garden.  The childminder obtains regular feedback from children and parents about her setting. This helps her to evaluate, make positive changes and improve her practice.  The childminder has a robust settling-in procedure. She works closely with parents to help children to adapt to their change in environment. For example, she provides regular settling-in visits and follows children's home routines.  The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment. Children are motivated to join in and take part in a range of interesting activities.  Children's behaviour is managed appropriately. The childminder is consistent in her approach. She is an effective role model and she promotes discussion to help children

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not promote opportunities for children to extend their mathematical skills.  Sometimes, the childminder does not adapt activities so that children of different ages can be fully involved when taking part together.  The childminder does not consistently reinforce children's growing awareness of how hygiene practices contribute to their good health.

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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

 enhance opportunities for children to extend their mathematical skills  extend opportunities for children of differing ages to become deeply involved in planned activities  strengthen opportunities for children to learn about the importance of good hygiene and how it links with their health.

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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 observed an adult-led activity and evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through discussion and written feedback provided.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and viewed evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of how to protect the children in her care. She has a wide range of well-written policies and procedures in place, which she shares with parents. The childminder knows what to do if she has a concern about a child in her care and she can recognise the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. Additionally, the childminder attends regular training to ensure that she is up to date with the most current legislative guidance. Parents speak highly of the childminder and the care and learning she provides for their children. The childminder regularly shares children's progress with parents and other professionals. This supports them to consistently extend children's learning. For example, the childminder tells parents of her future planning and displays children's artwork. This provides opportunities for parents to talk to children and continue their learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes regular observations and updates assessments of children's progress. She incorporates children's next steps in learning and interests into activities that engage them. The childminder promotes opportunities for children's imaginations to develop as they explore a wide range of role-play resources. Children show care and concern for their baby dolls as they dress them and take them for pretend walks in their pushchairs. Children's communication and language development is good. The childminder consistently introduces new vocabulary as she talks to children. For example, during a creative activity she talks about every stage of the icing process. Children confidently copy and repeat her words. This extends their growing language skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop a positive sense of belonging and they develop strong bonds and attachments with the childminder and other minded children. Children are happy and settled. The minded children's family photographs are displayed with their 'wow' moments and special achievements. This is one example of how the childminder encourages children's personal, social and emotional development. Children's safety is promoted well. The childminder completes risk assessments, which are reviewed regularly. She carries individual identification cards for each of the children in her care. This helps her to respond quickly and effectively in the event of an emergency. Additionally, children learn about their personal safety as they take part in the emergency evacuation procedure. The childminder provides fresh home-cooked meals that are healthy and balanced, and she is aware of children's dietary needs.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress given their starting points and capabilities, and they gain the necessary skills to be ready for school or the next stage of their learning. Children are motivated and eager to join in with experiences that support them in acquiring the skills they need for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491620 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1022537 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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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 Hertford. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family 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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