Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 December 2017 4 September 2014

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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 builds strong partnerships with parents. She frequently shares the assessments of children's progress with them. The childminder provides ideas that parents can use at home to further support their children's good development.  Children quickly settle in the childminder's care. They build close attachments with her and the other children that attend. The childminder meets the needs of each individual child well and they become very confident.  The childminder provides good challenge for children throughout the wide range of activities provided. For example, she asks them to identify the correct background on the puzzle to match where each vehicle puzzle piece fits. Children correctly match the road with the car and sky with the aeroplane.  Children enjoy exploring the local area. They play group games in the park and develop the good physical skills, such as when climbing the equipment. Children delight in riding

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder completes regular and thorough assessments of children's progress. However, she does not always make the best use of this information to target specific next steps in learning, to support children to make rapid progress.  The childminder does not always make the best use of opportunities for professional development to help extend her knowledge and skills to the highest 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

 enhance the use of information gathered from assessments to provide children with more specific next steps in learning that enable them to make rapid progress  expand continuous professional development opportunities to focus even more sharply on delivering the highest quality of teaching.

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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 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 good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a clear understanding about the signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows the procedures to follow and who to contact with any such concerns. The childminder frequently evaluates her practice and the activities she provides for children. She seeks the views of parents and children, and uses these when identifying and targeting plans for improvements. Overall, the childminder evaluates the assessments of children's learning and development on a regular basis. She provides extra support when it is needed to help children continue to make good progress. The childminder works closely in partnership with other settings that children attend. This helps to provide continuity of care and learning for the children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's speech and language skills well. For example, she repeats words back to them to support their learning of new words and talks to them about what they are doing. She challenges them in their play and gives them time to think and respond. The childminder asks children to find different shapes and colours, and gives them time to identify these for themselves. She then tells children the names of the shapes they are learning, which supports their mathematical development effectively. The childminder supports children's imaginative skills and children enjoy using veterinary medical equipment in role play. The childminder asks the children questions about where the cars are going as they play, which helps to extend their play further.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children to learn to share and take turns during games and activities. Children behave well and the childminder provides consistent messages that support their understanding. The childminder promotes good hygiene practices and supports children in washing their hands before mealtimes. Children take part in activities for different festivals and events. This helps them to learn about similarities and differences between each other. Children learn to respect one another's views and opinions, and take time to listen to each other. The childminder reminds children to use good manners, such as saying 'please' and 'thank you'. Children develop their independence well. For example, they eagerly help to tidy away toys when they have finished playing before they choose something different to play with.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are eager to learn. They quickly gain the skills needed to be ready for their next stage in learning and for their move on to school. Children make good progress in their learning and development. They have many opportunities to develop their early writing skills. For example, children draw pictures of their family and write the names of each person and pet, below each drawing.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 149058 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1103034 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 4 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2001 and lives in Wheathampstead. She operates her provision all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, 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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