Childminder EY493291

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 January 2018 Not applicable

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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 promotes children's personal, social and emotional development. For example, she praises and encourages children during their play, supporting their growing self-esteem well.  The childminder helps children to develop a good understanding of healthy lifestyles. For example, she encourages children to follow consistent routines, such as washing their hands before mealtimes.  The childminder follows a programme of professional development which includes attending regular training. This enables her to update her knowledge and understanding, and supports her to continually improve children's outcomes.  The childminder promotes children's understanding of mathematics. She encourages them to practise their counting skills and colour recognition during play, such as building towers with coloured bricks.  Children are cared for in a safe and secure environment. The childminder completes

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This provision is good

regular risk assessments to ensure that the environment, resources and equipment are safe and suitable for children to use.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes the childminder misses the opportunity to help children learn about different textures and sensory experiences.  The childminder has not established effective partnerships with other carers that children spend time with, to support children's ongoing care and learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 provide a written statement of procedures to be followed in relation to complaints which relate to the requirements of the Childcare Register and which a parent makes in writing or by email. 02/02/2018

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 enhance opportunities for children to become interested in different textures and sensory experiences  strengthen partnership working with other carers involved in the children's lives, to better support children's ongoing care and learning.

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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 held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.  The inspector observed an adult-led activity and discussed this with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder updates her knowledge and understanding with regular reading and research. She knows what to do if she has concerns about the welfare of children in her care and is aware of her role and responsibility in protecting children. The childminder consistently provides parents with information about their children's daily experiences. She uses photographic updates, for example, to ensure that parents remain updated with their children's progress. This provides good opportunities for parents to extend their children's learning at home. The childminder promotes her own continuous improvement well. She reflects on planned and spontaneous activities to ensure that she can continually support children to make good progress. In addition to this, she seeks the views of the parents and children to ensure that she can continue to meet their expectations.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes regular observations and updates assessments of children's progress. She plans for their next steps in learning and incorporates children's changing interests into activities that engage them. The childminder places an important focus on children's communication and language development in every activity or experience they take part in. She is an effective role model, introducing children to a wide range of new words and language, such as during story time. This supports their growing vocabulary very well. Children enjoy being creative and express themselves imaginatively. For example, they explore the pretend ice cream making resources, interacting happily with the childminder and including her in their play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled and the childminder ensures that she tailors children's care to their individual needs. The childminder promotes consistent boundaries. This supports children to learn about appropriate ways in which to behave. Children build strong bonds and attachments with the childminder. Their physical development is encouraged on a daily basis with planned and spontaneous opportunities for fresh air and exercise. The childminder provides freshly prepared, home-cooked meals. She is vigilant with portion control and ensures that children eat a balanced range of healthy ingredients. This supports children to develop a good understanding of appropriate foods and supports them to develop a healthy lifestyle. The childminder provides opportunities for children to make independent choices. For example, they freely access a range of age-appropriate toys and resources.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress given their starting points and capabilities. They are gaining the necessary skills to be ready for school or the next stage of their learning. Children are motivated and eager to join in with a wide range of activities and experiences. They enjoy being imaginative and learn to communicate well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY493291 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1025352 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Broxbourne. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm on Thursdays and Fridays, 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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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