Childminder EY493507

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 November 2017 Not applicable

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder forms very close working partnerships with parents. She consistently keeps them informed about their child's progress, achievements and next steps in learning. The childminder frequently shares a wealth of ideas for activities that parents can use at home to support their children's learning even further.  Children flourish in the childminder's care. They rapidly build close bonds with her and the other children was attend the setting. Children are very happy and quickly settle in her care. The childminder provides consistent praise and encouragement that supports children to swiftly grow in confidence.  The childminder skilfully promotes children's language and development skills. She makes excellent use of opportunities to extend their vocabulary. The childminder uses children's home language as well as English to support children who speak English as an additional language. She repeats words back to them to strengthen their

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This provision is outstanding

pronunciation.  The childminder is driven to provide the highest quality of teaching for the children in her care. She frequently gathers the important views of parents and children. The childminder uses their opinions when identifying and setting herself targets for even further development of her practice.  Children are provided with a wealth of opportunities for fresh air and exercise. Children delight in visiting the local parks and play on the climbing equipment. They enjoy walks in the local wooded areas and the childminder talks to children about the changing seasons.

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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

 continue to target the already excellent professional development opportunities that focus on delivering the highest quality of teaching.

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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 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 outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder prioritises the children's safety and welfare. She ensures that children rapidly learn ways in which they can keep themselves safe. The childminder teaches the children how to cross roads safely and what procedure to follow in the event of an emergency. She frequently monitors her assessments of children's learning and development. The childminder swiftly identifies areas that children may need extra support in and provides targeted help where needed. She has built excellent partnerships with local schools that children move on to and shares records of achievement to support their continuity of care. The childminder understands the importance of maintaining her excellent professional development so that children continue to make outstanding progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder skilfully gathers detailed information from parents about what their children are able to do when they first start. She uses this along with her own observations to identify where children are in their development and precisely target the next steps in their learning. The childminder frequently provides opportunities for children to develop their mathematical skills. For example, they sing songs that include counting. She uses story time sessions for children to talk about what they can identify and they eagerly count the number of animals on each page. The childminder researches and uses words in children's home languages that help support them superbly as they learn to speak English.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children have a wealth of opportunities to develop their independence. For example, they tidy away toys when they have finished playing and skilfully put on their own coats and shoes. Children behave exceptionally well. Without the childminder's support, they negotiate and take turns with toys confidently. The childminder promote excellent hygiene practices. Children rapidly learn to wash their hands before mealtimes and after outdoor play. The childminder uses mealtimes to develop the children's understanding about food that is good for them. For example, she talks to them about the food they eat and they look at books about different types of food. Children eagerly take part in activities about different festivals and events. This helps to support their understanding about their differences and similarities.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are very eager learners. They actively engage in the extensive range of challenging activities and learning opportunities provided. Children are exceptionally well prepared for their next stage in learning. They make excellent progress from their starting points and rapidly learn the skills needed ready for their move on to school. Children develop excellent early writing skills, such as when they create pictures and draw patterns.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY493507 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1026345 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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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 Hemel Hempstead. She operates her provision all year round from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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