Childminder EY497223

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 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 children have good relationships with the childminder. She has a calm but fun nature and the children are happy in her care.  The childminder has strong partnerships with parents. Parents' and children's views form an integral part of her self-evaluation process. Information on children's learning and development is shared both ways, providing a consistent approach to learning.  The children benefit from going on regular outings with the childminder to toddler groups, soft play, the library, parks and the woods. This gives them opportunities to extend their learning even further.  Assessments of children's learning are thorough. The childminder has a sound understanding of what the children can do and the next stage in their learning. Children make good progress.  The childminder operates a flexible approach to planned activities, following the children's lead and interests. Children are engaged and motivated to learn.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always manage the environment well. Sometimes it is too noisy for children to listen and be heard.  The childminder has not fully considered how the snack routine occasionally interrupts children's play.

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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

 manage the environment more effectively so that children can always listen and be heard  review the organisation of snack time and enable children to have even further opportunities to extend their play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the setting.  The inspector looked at samples of children records and other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout 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 shows a strong desire to improve. She effectively evaluates children's learning and all aspects of her practice. For example, she has recently improved the way children learn to develop their independence, while keeping themselves safe on outings. The childminder is committed to her own professional development, having undertaken numerous training courses. For instance, recent training has helped to develop her understanding of how she can support and extend language development with bilingual children. The childminder has a strong relationship with the local nursery. There is a good two-way flow of communication about children's development. This provides a consistent approach to children's learning. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder implements thorough policies, as well as risk assessments, to keep children safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a wide range of activities that challenges the children and enables them to achieve the next stage in their learning. She provides a welcoming and well-equipped learning environment in her home and garden. Methods of teaching are good. The childminder extends children's early mathematics skills through play, such as with construction. For example, she supports children to solve problems by working out which brick will fit in a small hole and how to make the tower balance. The childminder develops young children's language skills through discussions. For instance, she asks children to describe the food they are eating and the towers they have made.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The children are confident and secure in the childminder's home and settle quickly. They enjoy her company and seek her out to join in their play. The childminder is a positive role model and children behave well. She teaches the children to play cooperatively and develop their social skills. For example, she encourages children to share their creations with each other and take turns with resources. The childminder builds the children's confidence through frequent praise. The children respond well to the praise and join in with the childminder's clapping and smiling. The children are well looked after and their personal care needs are met. The childminder promotes good hygiene routines. For example, she supports the children to make healthy choices by providing them with a variety of healthy meals and snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in all areas of learning. They achieve the milestones expected for their age. Children leave the setting well prepared for the next stage in their learning. They become independent and learn skills for the future. For example, children prepare the fruit for snack time and clean their hands and faces after meals.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY497223 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1036002 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Garston, Watford. She operates all year round from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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