Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 December 2017 8 August 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

 Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder regularly shares information on children's care, learning and progress. She also supports children's learning from other settings that children attend.  Children are happy and settled in the care of the childminder. There are many fun and caring interactions as the childminder plays alongside children. For example, they pretend to open stair gates together with magic keys. Parents comment on how the childminder helps children to grow in confidence.  The childminder teaches children to keep themselves safe. For example, she talks to children about the berries they see on the walk to school. They tell her that they are not heathy to eat. The childminder regularly reminds children of how to cross roads safely. They eagerly tell her to, 'stop, look and listen'.  The childminder understands how to support children's language development, offering

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This provision is good

many opportunities for them to talk and express their ideas and preferences.  Children learn to share and behave well. The childminder sets consistent expectations for good behaviour and is a good role model.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, children are distracted from their learning by the low-level background noise from the television.  The childminder does not always promote children's understanding and use of numbers and counting enough.

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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

 manage the environment more effectively so that children can always listen and concentrate on their activities  provide more opportunities to promote children's understanding and use of numbers and counting, to more effectively support their mathematical development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed areas of the childminder's home that she uses for childminding.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and training, and the suitability of all household members.  The inspector discussed the childminder's improvement plans and safeguarding procedures. She looked at a range of documents, including children's records.  The inspector observed and discussed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children when it was appropriate. She took account of comments in written feedback given by a number of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility to keep children safe. She completes regular training to ensure she is confident in her safeguarding knowledge. The childminder knows how to contact the relevant professionals if she has a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder evaluates her practice effectively, considering how to improve the experiences and outcomes for children. After speaking to parents and observing children, she introduced different toy storage so that toys were easier for children to access. Children eagerly explore the welcoming environment and select their own resources. The childminder demonstrates a clear commitment to continuing her professional development. She has attended training to help identify and support children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. The childminder understands how to develop effective partnerships with professionals and

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands how to help children to learn through play. She takes children's interests into account when planning a good range of activities. She follows their thoughts and adapts activities to keep them engaged. Children enjoy decorating cards using a variety of materials. The childminder models drawing shapes and talks to them about what the shapes can be. Children draw circles for faces. They look at each other's faces to check if they have drawn everything and discuss whether the faces are happy or sad. The childminder encourages children to relate their play to their own experiences. She offers meaningful praise throughout activities. This helps children to develop a positive attitude to learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder understands how to develop children's awareness of healthy lifestyles. For example, at mealtimes she teaches children about healthy foods and encourages them to try a variety of healthy new foods. Children wash their hands and help prepare the table for lunch and bring their chairs over. The childminder understands how to promote children's independent skills. Children benefit from regular fresh air and opportunities to be physically active. They go for regular walks and play outdoors. The childminder teaches children to respect different communities and cultures.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those in receipt of funding, make good progress. Children enjoy activities and become motivated learners. They concentrate for long periods of time while colouring in pictures. Children ensure that their colouring stays within the lines and carefully follow the lines at the edges. This helps to develop the control they will need for writing at school. This is one example of how children gain the skills and knowledge in readiness for school or the next stage of their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY415780 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1065591 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 8 August 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 and she lives in Hatfield, Hertfordshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for family and bank 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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Telephone number

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