Kidman, Maria

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 January 2018 25 January 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 feel happy and secure. They develop trusting relationships with the childminder.  The childminder uses effective systems to assess and monitor children's development. She plans interesting learning experiences and provides appropriate support, to close any gaps in children's development.  Outcomes for children are good. Children communicate effectively and develop good physical skills and coordination. They make good progress and successfully gain the skills they need for the next stages of their learning.  The childminder demonstrates a commitment to providing a good quality provision for children. She reflects on and evaluates her practice effectively, to identify what she does well and to address any areas for development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasion, the childminder does not always provide sufficient access to a range of resources that fully support children’s understanding of the wider community, in particular in daily play.  The childminder's professional development plans are not focused enough on raising the quality of teaching to secure excellent outcomes for children.

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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

 increase the range of resources to enhance children's understanding of the wider community  strengthen plans for professional development, to drive the quality of teaching even higher and raise levels of achievement for all children.

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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 spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled relevant documentation, such as evidence of training and policies and procedures, and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder updates her safeguarding knowledge and understanding regularly, including how to recognise and protect children from extreme views. She knows what to do in the event of a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder shares useful information with other settings that children attend. She provides them with good information, so that they can support the child when they first start. She ensures that there is regular communication, so that she can provide consistent support for children. The childminder regularly discusses practice with other childcare professionals and uses this information well to ensure that she is meeting the requirements. She also encourages parents and carers to give regular feedback on her provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder organises the learning environment well, to provide children with a range of experiences across the different areas of learning. For example, children have fun engaging in role-play opportunities in the home corner, and building with construction toys. They enjoy creative tasks, as they create models using exciting textures and resources. For example, they make pretend space rockets with long cardboard tubes, foil and coloured buttons. The childminder has a good understanding of how young children learn. She actively engages in their play to support their learning well. For example, she engages children in conversation and asks open-ended questions, while encouraging children to repeat words and follow instructions.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's personal, social and emotional development well. She regularly praises children for their achievements, which contributes towards developing their self-esteem. The childminder is kind and caring in her approach, and children listen and respond well to her. The childminder sensitively guides and provides clear explanations to children, including how to behave, to support their understanding. For example, she encourages children to follow good hygiene routines and reminds them about safety, as they regularly practice fire and emergency drills. Children benefit from regular active play, such as through visits to the park and toddler groups, where they have the opportunity to explore the large equipment available. The childminder has good partnerships with parents and carers, to discuss children's care needs. She provides appropriate support to help children settle quickly when they are new to the setting.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress towards the early learning goals. They are self- confident and develop strong communication skills, and enjoy talking about their experiences. Children have opportunities to practise their mathematical skills. For example, they enjoy exploring shapes and counting different shaped model planets, they have made with dough. Children gain many skills in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 129237 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1063601 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Welwyn Garden city in Hertfordshire. The childminder operates all year round from 7am until 6pm, on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday only, throughout the year, 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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