Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 December 2017 21 August 2017

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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 and her assistant hold valid first-aid certificates and are confident in managing children's health and safety. They understand the importance of recording children's hours of attendance to safeguard them.  The childminder identifies children's next steps in learning and plans activities to promote their skills. For example, children enjoy drawing activities. They use different writing tools and techniques, such as chalk on easels and glitter markers on paper on the floor. Children draw their families, shapes and make small and large marks. They develop their early writing skills well.  Teaching is good. The childminder challenges children's skills as they learn through play. For example, children learn about the winter through discussions and looking at books. They enjoy making snowmen with a range of art resources. Children dance and sing, pretending to be their favourite characters while playing outside in the snow.

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This provision is good

 The childminder is very attentive towards children's needs. Children settle well and form strong bonds and attachments with the childminder, her assistant and their peers.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder has developed new procedures to supervise the quality of practice, she does target professional development on raising teaching to a higher level.  The childminder reflects on practice with her assistant. However, she does not encourage parents to share their views to help drive continuous improvement.

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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

 plan opportunities for professional development to increase knowledge and raise the standards of teaching to an outstanding level  find ways to include parents' views in the self-evaluation process.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors. She assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder and her assistant.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her assistant. She looked at evidence of their qualifications and training certificates. She checked evidence of the childminder's, her assistant's and household members' suitability.  The inspector spoke and interacted with children throughout the inspection.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her duty to protect children. She participates in regular child protection training with her assistant. They both know the possible signs of abuse and the steps to take should concerns arise about a child. The childminder conducts regular risk assessments of the premises, garden and for outings. She teaches children to analyse and avoid risks during play and to keep safe while in her house and on outings. The childminder has addressed the weaknesses raised at the last inspection successfully.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder and her assistant track children's progress and have a secure understanding of children's learning needs and interests. They tailor educational programmes accordingly. For example, the childminder provides a rich range of resources for children who are interested in playing with dolls. Children learn to care for babies and select additional resources to extend their imaginative play. The childminder and her assistant expertly read stories that captivate children's listening and attention, which helps to develop children's early literacy skills. The childminder works well with parents and other settings that children attend to exchange information about children's learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant are positive role models for children. They promote good manners and work with parents to support children's emotional well-being. Children behave very well and show secure social skills. They learn about each other and their community. This helps them to learn about cultures and festivals. The childminder promotes children's good health and ensures that they have opportunities for exercise and have fresh air daily. Children benefit from nutritious meals matched to their dietary needs and preferences. The childminder teaches children about their bodies and the importance of living healthy lifestyles. Children manage their own needs independently.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make their own choices in play and are engaged in interesting discussions and interactions that promote their individual learning. For example, they recreate their family routines as they play with dolls in the dolls' house. Children talk about their feelings, likes and dislikes and share their views on what is right and wrong. Children enjoy activities indoors and outside. They visit playgroups and go on outings. Children are confident communicators. They develop the key skills across all areas of learning and are prepared well to start nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY248200 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1112975 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 21 August 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Bushey. She works alongside an assistant and both hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 7.45am to 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and for family holidays. She provides funded education for two-, 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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