Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 December 2017 18 February 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 her last inspection, the childminder has worked hard to continually improve the service she provides. She now organises activities to ensure children are able to consistently make choices and lead their own play and learning. The childminder promotes children's self-help skills, such as encouraging them to wash their hands before mealtimes.  Children's understanding of numbers is promoted well by the childminder. For example, young children sing number songs and learn to sort objects by size. They enthusiastically talk about the tall tower they have made.  Children have opportunities to learn how to solve problems. For example, they are supported to work out why a large lid does not fit onto a small container. They are delighted when they discover that a smaller lid fits perfectly.  The childminder provides a nurturing and caring home environment for children. She supports their emotional security, helping them to develop strong attachments to her

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always track her assessments as precisely as possible in order to help children make the best possible progress.  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

 strengthen the arrangements for tracking children's progress so that planning for their next steps is even more precise to help them make the best possible progress  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 regularly updates her understanding of child protection. She has a secure knowledge of how to report any concerns about children's safety and well-being. The areas of the home used by children are effectively risk assessed by the childminder. All potential risks are either minimised or removed. The childminder works in partnership with staff at other settings that children attend. The childminder undertakes training to help her continually build on her skills and knowledge. Ongoing self-evaluation is completed by the childminder. She seeks the views and opinions of children and their parents. This helps her to make informed decisions about future improvements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes regular observations of children. She is aware of their current interests and uses this information to support her planning. The childminder provides a simulating environment for children to play in. Her interaction with children is positive as she skilfully engages them in learning. The childminder plays alongside children as they take part in imaginary play. For example, they play shops together. The childminder encourages children to recall trips to the local supermarket and some of the foods that they bought. Children have fun taking part in creative activities, such as playing with dough. They are encouraged by the childminder to have a go and successfully use their hands to firmly push cutters into the dough and then squash it between their palms. Children thoroughly enjoy the praise they receive from the childminder for their achievements.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children to settle quickly in her care. Children are encouraged to be active through planned activities, such as trips to the park and soft-play facilities. They have plenty of opportunities to socialise with other children on weekly trips to several local toddler groups. Children benefit from a wide range of balanced foods that are freshly prepared by the childminder, including fruit. Children are well behaved. They are encouraged to learn how to share and take turns, for example, as they play games with the childminder. Children receive plenty of praise and encouragement, which helps to support their growing confidence and self-esteem. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe. For example, she explains that if they climb over toys on a step, they might fall and hurt themselves.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in relation to their starting points. Children enjoy opportunities to explore toys and become confident learners. They show that they feel safe and secure in the care of the childminder. Children show good control as they carefully manoeuvre their way around toys and activities. Children are developing important skills needed in preparation for the next stage in learning and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY466076 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1102589 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 February 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Bishops Stortford. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, 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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