Childminder 129274

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 January 2018 28 October 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

 Since the last inspection, the childminder has developed her processes to involve all parents in the ongoing assessment of their children's learning.  The childminder has thoughtfully organised the learning environment to promote children's curiosity and independence. Children are provided with very meaningful opportunities to learn more about the wider world. For example, they listen to music or stories that reflect their home languages.  Children make decisions and choices independently. They have high levels of self- esteem and are very confident to direct their own play or join in activities organised by the childminder.  The childminder thoughtfully plans learning experiences which children enjoy and that help their development and progress towards the next stage in their learning.  The childminder actively seeks feedback from parents and children about the service she offers. She demonstrates high expectations for herself and the children in her care.

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This provision is good

 Parents particularly like the fact that their children grow in confidence and are happy.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's professional development is not consistently focused on building specific skills to raise the quality of her teaching even further.

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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

 extend the use of more-targeted professional development opportunities to strengthen existing knowledge and teaching skills even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector evaluated a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, the co-childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of all persons living in the household and her assistant. The inspector discussed with the childminder how she reflects on her practice.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback they shared with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder demonstrates a clear knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and wider child protection issues. She has completed safeguarding training and has procedures in place that enable her to monitor and report concerns to the relevant child protection agency without delay. The childminder has made sure that her assistant understands this process. In addition, the childminder and her assistant have completed paediatric first-aid training. This helps them to take appropriate action in the event of an emergency. The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with other providers. She carefully monitors children's progress to identify any gaps in their learning or development. The childminder refers to other professionals where necessary, such as the local speech and language therapist. The childminder works to close gaps in learning and support children's good progress in

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

readiness for their eventual move on to pre-school or school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children's learning is well supported. The childminder regularly observes and assess children's achievements and identifies what they need to learn next. The childminder provides a range of stimulating learning experiences to help move children on in their development. Younger children enjoy imaginary play. They place dolls into pushchairs and use their developing language to tell the childminder that they are going to the 'park swing'. Children copy familiar expressions as they begin to link words to create sentences. The childminder reads stories with children and encourages them to discuss what they have heard or guess what will happen next. She models language well and helps to extend children's vocabulary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder supports younger children's intimate care and hygiene exceptionally well to reduce the risk of cross-infection. The childminder makes excellent use of opportunities to help children understand how to look after their bodies and keep themselves safe. She risk assesses her home, garden and planned outings very effectively to minimise or remove hazards and protect children from harm. Children enjoy first-hand learning opportunities to find out more about their local community, such as a wealth of exciting educational visits. Children enjoy very organised and well-planned visits to places of historical interest along with days out to farms, lavender fields, museums and the seaside.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children progress well from their individual starting points. They begin to develop very good social skills and play cooperatively or alongside their peers. Older children communicate confidently with others, including visitors, to make their thoughts and needs known. The childminder makes good use of opportunities for children to develop an understanding of mathematical concepts. For example, they talk about how full or empty their plate is at mealtimes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 129274 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1103003 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 28 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1988 and lives in Welwyn Garden City. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. She operates all year around from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with a co-childminder. On occasions, she also works with an assistant.

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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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