Childminder EY453485

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 keeps assessments of children's skills and plans opportunities for them to learn through play. Children have fun playing hide and seek and count their peers as they find them. They learn to describe where and how they were hiding and develop sophisticated language. Teaching is good and children make good progress.  The childminder manages children's health well and plans nutritious meals based on their personal requirements and preferences. She teaches them about personal hygiene and ensures that they have daily exercise and outdoor play. Children are very independent and comfortable at the provision.  There are secure procedures to risk assess all areas used with children and outings. Children learn about personal safety during play and routines. They learn to look after toys and to keep play areas tidy to avoid accidents. Children listen to the childminder with great attention.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder shares information with parents about children's care needs, she does not exchange enough information with them about children's learning to ensure that children have continuous support in their progress.  The childminder does not identify professional development and training opportunities to raise the quality of 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 learning to boost the continuous support for children's progress  seek further ways to enhance the development of practice and teaching in order to extend children's learning to a higher level.

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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 also 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 good knowledge of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and knows the steps to take should she have concerns about a child. She attends safeguarding training and introduces parents and her assistant to her policies and procedures. The childminder has developed procedures to ensure the suitability of those working and living at the provision and documents her practice well. There are secure procedures to involve the co-childminder and parents in her reflective practice. This helps the childminder to tailor her practice and routines very effectively to meet the needs of children in her care. Children are safe and make good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children's learning and interests. She tracks their progress and plans educational programmes based on their learning needs and preferences. For example, children learn mathematic language and develop their physical skills and safety awareness while enjoying hammering pins on a cork board. The childminder plans interesting and challenging activities for children who choose from toys and resources that cover all areas of learning. She leads exciting reading sessions and teaches children about popular stories. Children share their views and guess how stories might end. The childminder promotes children's learning well and they are eager to learn.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is welcoming and very attentive towards children's personal needs. She forms strong bonds with children who are very comfortable and happy in her care. Children enjoy referring to photos of their families and to their artwork displayed. They have a strong sense of belonging at the provision. The childminder works with parents to support children's emotional development and children behave very well. Children are praised and very confident in sharing their views and ideas. They listen to the childminder's instructions with great attention. Children learn about cultures, festivals and their local community. They make friends and show good social skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children benefit from a good balance of adult-led and child-led play opportunities. They are excited to play and interact with the creative childminder. For example, children make biscuits to take home and their own sandwiches for lunch. They talk about their favourite food and learn about how their bodies work and the importance of leading healthy lifestyles. Children have good opportunities to develop their skills in literacy and enjoy plenty of drawing, writing and reading activities. They choose between the indoor and outdoor play areas throughout the day and their learning styles are met efficiently. Children are confident, self-assured and prepared well to start school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY453485 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1066323 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 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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