Childminder EY371860

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 December 2017 12 March 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

 Since the last inspection, the childminder has increased children's opportunities to explore information and communication technology equipment. This helps to strengthen their understanding of age-appropriate software.  Children are provided with a good range of activities that helps them to learn about communities other than their own. This supports their understanding of similarities and differences.  Children's understanding of early mathematics is promoted extremely well. The childminder successfully encourages them to count how many pieces of pretend cake there are when one piece is missing. Children choose books with a number theme to share with the childminder. They spontaneously use number names and language during play.  Children show good communication and language skills. They have an understanding of positional language. For example, they ask the childminder to put pretend food on the

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This provision is good

top shelf of a toy oven.  Parents report that the childminder provides a warm and nurturing environment. Children develop secure attachments that help towards promoting their emotional well- being and a strong sense of belonging.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children are not always able to have more choice about their play as they begin to develop independent learning.  The childminder does not make the most of her good relationships with parents to help them complement and extend 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

 support children's independent learning, enabling them to make more free choice about what they play with  make better use of the strategies that are in place to support parents to complement and extend 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 spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of the correct action to take if she has any concerns about children in her care. She has completed training to raise her awareness of safeguarding issues. This includes the indicators that a child may be at risk of being exposed to extreme ideas about right and wrong. Risk assessment of the home is carried out. This helps the childminder to identify and minimise potential hazards to children. Outings are planned carefully taking children's safety into account. The childminder provides parents with information about her policies and procedures, which helps to keep them informed. The childminder reflects on the service she provides. She seeks the opinion of parents and takes account of children's views, which helps her to plan for future improvements. The childminder improves her knowledge, understanding and practice through training and regular discussion with other registered childminders.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is aware of children's starting points. She completes regular observations and assessments of children to help identify their next steps in learning. The childminder knows what children's interests are and uses this to support their participation in learning. Children's ongoing progress is monitored well by the childminder. This helps her to quickly identify and close any gaps in learning. Children's communication and language development is promoted well. The childminder provides a running commentary to help children learn words in context. She also repeats back what they say, ensuring that she correctly pronounces each word. Children take part in a wide range of discussions with the childminder, showing that they know how to take turns in conversation. Children spend prolonged periods of time engrossed in imaginary play. They bake cakes and make a cup of tea, which they serve to the childminder.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's welfare is promoted well by the childminder who demonstrates a good understanding of their needs. Children are encouraged to take measured risks when using large play equipment during regular trips to parks. They respond positively to the childminder who promotes their good behaviour and teaches them how to keep safe. She sensitively explains why pushing a chair around the room could lead to them falling over and getting hurt. Children have plenty of opportunities to develop their social skills. They enjoy weekly visits to other childminders' homes and local groups.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They develop key skills needed to support them as effective learners. Children show good levels of focus and attention. They are able to listen to and proficiently follow a complex set of instructions. Children develop good physical skills, such as hand-to-eye coordination. They show good control as they expertly work out how to fit a toy letter inside its matching envelope. Children are well prepared for their next stage in learning and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY371860 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1102113 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 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 March 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Sawbridgeworth. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 5.30pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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