Childminder 129633

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 January 2018 10 December 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The childminder has built close partnership working with parents. She frequently shares assessments of children's learning and progress with them. The childminder provides ideas that parents can use at home to further children's development.  Children flourish in the childminder's care. They rapidly build close bonds with the childminder and the other children in her setting. Children are extremely happy and demonstrate that they feel safe. The childminder provides consistent praise and encouragement, which helps children become very confident.  The childminder provides a wealth of opportunities for children to explore their local environment. They delight in searching for insects and bugs on walks in the countryside. Children enjoy frequent visits to the park and climbing on equipment, which helps to rapidly develop their physical skills.  Children very quickly develop their superb independence skills. They eagerly help to

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This provision is good

tidy away toys when they have finished playing. Young children quickly learn how to take off their coats and shoes by themselves.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide the youngest children with enough highly challenging learning opportunities to help them make excellent progress.

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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

 provide an even higher level of challenge in activities to inspire the youngest children to excel in their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, 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 in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through reading written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She understands the procedures to follow and who to contact with any such concerns. The childminder regularly evaluates the assessments of children's development and identifies any gaps in learning. She uses this information to provide additional support where needed. The childminder takes up opportunities for professional development. This helps to build on her skills and strengthen her understanding of how children learn. The childminder frequently shares information with other settings that children attend. This helps her to maintain continuity of care and learning for the children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers information from parents about what their children can do when they first start. She uses this information, along with her own observations, to identify children's starting points and next steps in learning. Younger children enjoy finding the correct place for each puzzle piece to fit into. The childminder supports their communication and language skills effectively. She repeats the names of animal puzzle pieces back to children to support their understanding. Older children enjoy the challenge of counting how many grapes and sausages they have for lunch and how many they will have left after they have eaten two more.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children behave extremely well and without prompting they kindly share toys with each other. The childminder very skilfully uses opportunities at mealtimes to support children's excellent understanding of keeping healthy. They have frequent discussions about what food is good for them. Children enthusiastically take part in activities about different cultures and beliefs. This helps them to quickly develop their understanding of the similarities and differences between themselves and others. Children rapidly learn to use good manners and say 'please' and 'thank you'. Excellent hygiene practices are fully promoted and children know to wash their hands without reminders before mealtimes. They talk about how they are washing the germs away.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from where they start in their learning. They quickly develop the necessary skills needed for their next stage in learning and for their move on to school. Children engage in the range of activities provided. Young children enjoy exploring stories and books. They delight in finding the eyes of the dog in the story and then finding their own eyes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 129633 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1103013 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 December 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1994 and lives in Hemel Hempstead. She operates all year round from 7.15am to 5.30pm, 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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Telephone number

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