Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 November 2017 11 March 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

 Very young children have lots of fun as they learn how to develop their physical skills. Showing great enthusiasm they show growing control over their movements, as they successfully bang two items together to make a sound.  Children build very strong bonds with the childminder. They turn to her for reassurance when needed and enjoy playing alongside her. Children are happy and settled in the care of the childminder.  The childminder carries out effective observations and assessments of each child's needs and ongoing progress. She uses a very good range of toys and resources that help her meet their individual needs. The quality of teaching is good.  The childminder ensures that her home remains safe and secure through her effective use of risk assessment.  Parents describe how much their children enjoy spending time with the childminder. They report that their children have a wonderful time in the home-from-home

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's training and professional development is not consistently focused on developing first-rate teaching skills.  The childminder has not found highly successful ways to involve all parents in supporting their children's learning at home.

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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

 extend the use of more targeted professional development opportunities, to strengthen existing knowledge and teaching skills to an outstanding level  find further ways to involve parents in more focused support of their children's learning at home.

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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 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 or working in the household.  The inspector interacted with children during the inspection.  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

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder completes regular safeguarding training. She is aware of the appropriate procedures to follow, including who to contact, if she has any concerns about a child's well-being. Ongoing assessments are carried out by the childminder in all areas of the home used by children. She quickly takes appropriate action to minimise identified risks. The childminder ensures that information about children's care and learning is regularly exchanged with parents. They are able to easily view online information about their children's ongoing progress. Parents provide written and verbal feedback expressing their views and opinions about the service provided. This helps the childminder to make decisions about future improvements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are effective learners and enjoy the praise that they receive for their achievements. They respond to positive attention from the childminder by shaking a musical instrument again and again, so that it makes a noise. Young children's social development is supported well. They are quick to learn that they can use their voices to effectively attract her attention from another room. Young children enjoy exploring and investigating different textures. They bury their hands into a pile of tissue paper, listening to the sound it makes. Throwing it in the air, children laugh in delight as it falls to the ground.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's well-being. She talks to parents to ensure that she has all relevant information relating to their child's personal needs and backgrounds from the start. Young children are encouraged to become independent. For example, they enjoy feeding themselves and make choices about their play. Children learn how to stay safe. For example, the childminder is close by when they attempt to pull themselves to standing. She also ensures that they do not put unsuitable items in their mouth. Children enjoy lots of trips out of the home. This gives them the opportunity to learn about their local community and socialise with other minded children. The childminder helps to develop children's understanding of healthy eating. She ensures that they are provided with a balanced diet by following a recognised healthy eating meal plan. Older children learn how to care for living things as they nurture plants. Children are well-behaved. The

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

childminder uses descriptive praise to acknowledged children's achievements.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress relative to their starting points. They develop the skills and knowledge needed for their next stage in learning and eventual move on to school. Young children demonstrate good levels of focus and determination. They learn how to solve problems, for example, as they work out how to balance and stand. Children are developing good communication skills, which they use to interact with the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY405388 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1065481 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 March 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Bishops Stortford. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for 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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