Orbell, Geraldine Marie

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 January 2018 29 August 2013

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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

 Children have built strong bonds with the childminder. They settle quickly into the childminder's home and feel happy and secure in her care.  Children are well cared for. The childminder is responsive to the children's needs and alters daily routines to meet their individual requests.  The childminder has good relationships with the parents. Parents' and children's views form an integral part of the evaluation process.  In addition to the plentiful resources in the setting, children also benefit from a variety of outings with the childminder in the local area. Activities include visiting play parks, farms, toddler groups and music classes.  The childminder uses good methods of teaching. She is responsive to the children's interests and adapts activities to extend their learning. Children make good progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not developed systems to increase her professional development and enhance the standard of teaching.  The childminder does not fully support hygiene practices and self-care. Children do not always wash their hands before meals and snacks.

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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

 identify opportunities for training and further professional development to help raise the quality of teaching to an even higher level  maximise opportunities to promote children's understanding of good hygiene and self- care.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the setting.  The inspector looked at samples of the children's records and other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of parents' views through written feedback provided on the day.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder strives for improvement. She effectively evaluates activities and learning. Recent evaluation has seen the introduction of a quiet area with numerous books to enhance children's early reading skills. It has also seen the introduction of treasure baskets to encourage babies to explore textures and help their sensory understanding of the world. Safeguarding is effective. Robust policies and procedures ensure that children are cared for in a safe environment. The childminder identifies gaps in children's learning. She works well with parents and other professionals to help children catch up quickly.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a broad range of learning experiences which meets the children's interests and next stage in their learning. Children enjoy exploring different textures and developing their small-muscle skills. For example, children pick up and examine small materials, such as sequins and tissue paper, during a craft activity. Young children develop early maths skills and enjoy exploring cardboard boxes. For example, they work out how much they can fit in each box by filling and emptying them. Assessment of children's learning is thorough. The childminder gathers information from parents about what children can do upon starting and then continues to assess on a regular basis. Parents contribute towards children's assessments, providing a consistent approach to learning. The childminder supports children's play and learning well, enabling them to 'have a go'. She recognises their non-verbal communications and follows their

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well. The childminder sets clear boundaries and expectations of behaviour. She has a very calm nature and is sensitive to the children's needs. Children snuggle into her during play and seek her out to share experiences together. The childminder regularly praises the children, building their self-esteem. The childminder provides the children with healthy meals and snacks, supporting them to make healthy choices in the future. Children learn to look after and respect their environment. For example, they take an active role in tidying away toys.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They meet milestones expected for their age in all areas of learning. Children become independent as they learn to drink from an open cup and feed themselves from a young age. Children leave the setting well prepared for the next stage in their learning. Children learn early maths skills through play. For example, they learn to solve problems through trial and error with puzzle pieces.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 130034 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1063616 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 29 August 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in Bricket Wood, near St Albans, Hertfordshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 7pm Monday to Friday, except 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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