Childminder EY403016

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 January 2018 26 March 2013

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder's excellent teaching supports children extremely well to acquire language and communication skills. Children have a strong impulse to use these skills to connect with others as they play.  The childminder provides children with excellent opportunities to develop their independence. She encourages them to do as much as possible for themselves and they are eager to show others what they can achieve.  The childminder has superb relationships with children; their emotional well-being is at the centre of her practice. She is sensitive to children's needs, listening to what they say and respecting their decisions.  The childminder establishes and maintains highly effective relationships with parents. She keeps them fully informed about their child's daily experiences. Parents know about the progress children make and how, as parents, they can support learning at home.  The childminder's dedication to meeting children's individual needs has helped those

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This provision is outstanding

with gaps in their learning to catch up with their peers and in some cases to exceed the expectations for their age. Frequent observations and highly effective use of information gained helps the childminder to identify children's next steps in learning.  The childminder is extremely well organised. She monitors all aspects of children's safety, well-being and progress and takes swift action to secure improvements.

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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

 make the very best use of opportunities to continue with professional development to help maintain the high quality of teaching.

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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 observed an adult-led activity and evaluated this 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 at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The enthusiastic and dedicated childminder has worked hard to ensure she provides the best quality provision for children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder clearly explains the possible signs of abuse. She knows how, when and where to report concerns. The childminder takes great care to ensure parents and any assistants are fully aware of the reporting procedures. The childminder works exceptionally well in partnership with the local primary school. The continuity in care and education for children attending both settings is a priority. Staff at the school commend the childminder for 'going above and beyond'. The childminder is an active member of a local childminder group, taking a lead in supporting others. The childminder has embraced technology, using it to ensure excellent communication with parents. The childminder reflects on her practice and that of her assistant. She intends to put an even stronger focus on professional development to

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder is a skilled teacher. She adapts her teaching in the moment, responding quickly to what she sees and hears as children play and explore. When playing outside with soapy water, children want to make puddles and splash. The childminder is full of enthusiasm for their idea and embraces the chance to jump and splash. She challenges the children to try hopping. She demonstrates the action and praises children as they try to master the difficult movement. Children delight in singing and rhyme times. They listen attentively and join in with the familiar words and phrases. Children are eager to search out the puppets and props that relate to their favourite songs. The childminder's teaching is based on known strategies that help her to achieve results. Through carefully thought out and well-planned play, the childminder helps children to build on their skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Daily outdoor experiences and excellent use of outdoor space help children to get plenty of exercise and fresh air. They are extremely pleased when they master the slide and can use it independently. The childminder supports children exceptionally well to learn how to keep themselves safe. She makes the most of mealtimes with helping children to learn about food and health. They use small, safe knives to cut soft fruit and are enormously proud of their achievements. Children follow the hygiene procedures and talk about why they do this. They behave well, responding to the childminder's excellent role modelling of kindness and concern for others.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make rapid progress from their starting points. They thoroughly enjoy sharing their learning with others. They are very keen to have a go at all kinds of activities, using their knowledge and previous experience to test out new ideas. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning. They develop the skills for writing, building the strong control in their arms with activities, such as the big bubble wands. They refine their control of their wrists and hands as they paint and make marks on paper.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY403016 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1065461 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 March 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder is registered to provide funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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