Childminder EY453324

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 November 2017 26 July 2013

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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 knows children well and uses their interests to plan adult-led and child- initiated play opportunities to promote the next steps in their learning. For example, she teaches children about different animal prints and they then decide to create models of the animals they have learn about, using modelling dough. Teaching is strong and children learn at a good pace.  Children are very happy in the care of the childminder, who is caring and attentive towards them. The childminder and children form exceptional bonds and attachments with each other. Children relate to photographs displayed of their families, make friends and have a strong sense of belonging at the provision.  The childminder fosters children's emotional well-being with the help of parents. Children understand the childminder's expectations of them and behave very well.  The childminder risk assesses her house and garden throughout the time children are

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This provision is good

with her. She teaches children about personal safety during routines, play and outings.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder shares information about children's care needs with parents, she does not exchange with them enough information about children's skills to ensure that they have continuous support in their learning.  The childminder does not identify opportunities for professional development that raise the quality of her teaching and children's learning to an outstanding 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

 strengthen the two-way flow of information with parents, regarding children's skills and progress, to boost the continuous support for children's learning  identify further opportunities to enhance professional development that focus more specifically on developing an expert knowledge of teaching and learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors. She 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 and looked at her qualifications and training certificates. She looked at relevant evidence of the suitability of all household members, the co-childminder and the assistant.  The inspector spoke to children throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided and reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has attended training in child protection and understands the possible signs of abuse. She knows the steps to take should concerns arise about a child in her care. The childminder works occasionally with an assistant. She has developed procedures to ensure their ongoing suitability. The childminder reflects on her practice with the help of her co-childminder and parents. She ensures that children's needs are always met. Her utmost priorities are to protect children's well-being and welfare. She strives to provide them with a safe and secure environment, where they can play, explore and learn in safety.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder carries out ongoing observations and assessments of children's learning. She tracks their progress and identifies areas that they might need more support with. The childminder narrows gaps in children's development very effectively. For example, children are eager to take part in the childminder's creative reading sessions, planned to develop their appreciation for books. She engages all children, even those who find it harder to concentrate, in enjoying their favourite stories in a den that they helped to build. The childminder knows that children learn best through play and promotes their different learning styles with experiences indoors and outdoors throughout the day.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes children's health with nutritious menus, plenty of exercise and outdoor play. Children learn about their bodies, their personal needs and the importance of eating well and keeping fit. The childminder plans many opportunities for children to learn about cultures and festivals that are relevant to them or to others in their local community. Children learn to respect and be kind to each other. They learn to be proud of who they are. The childminder uses plenty of praise, positive role modelling and encouragement with children. As a result, children are confident and independent.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children have access to a range of resources, toys and activities that promotes their progress across all areas of learning. For example, they dress up in their favourite costumes and lead a show on a stage that was created following their interest in performing. Children show good levels of communication as they sing pop songs, nursery rhymes and recite popular stories. There are plenty of opportunities for children to analyse, solve problems and develop their mathematical language. For example, they enjoy interactions with the childminder and peers while building with blocks or completing puzzles and learning the rules of board games. Children are eager learners and are prepared well to start school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY453324 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1066314 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 July 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Radlett. She works alongside another registered childminder and occasionally with an assistant. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 7am to 6.30pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and for family holidays. The childminder provides funded 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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Telephone number

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