Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 January 2018 26 June 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

 The childminder helps children to develop their personal, social and emotional skills well. She quickly establishes good relationships with children that support them to feel confident and secure. She knows about the extended family and enjoys listening to children's stories about family life.  The childminder provides children with a safe environment in which to play. She plans carefully for outings, making sure she has the emergency contact details for families should anything happen. The childminder supports children to learn how to keep themselves safe effectively.  The childminder works well with parents to keep them informed about children's daily experiences and the progress they make in their learning.  Children make good progress and benefit from the childminder's support to help them overcome any gaps in their learning.  The childminder is evaluating her practice. She knows what she does well and is

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This provision is good

starting to reflect more frequently on what she can improve.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not share always information about all children's development with their key person at other settings where they attend.  The childminder does not always gain enough information about what children know and can do before she begins caring for them to inform her initial planning.

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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 partnerships with all other settings that children attend to provide more consistency in their learning  gather more detailed information from parents about what children know and can do when they first attend the setting to assist in planning for the next steps in 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 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 good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder recognises the importance of checking all members of the household are suitable. She is clear about the possible signs of abuse and knows what action to take to protect children from harm. The childminder works with the local school to help children continue their learning at home. She attends training events at the school that help her learn how the school teaches key skills to support reading and writing in the early years. The childminder makes good use of her years of experience to support parents and to help children catch up when they have gaps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children well. She understands the things they like to do and uses these to promote learning during play. The interaction between children and the childminder is good. They enjoy involving her in their games. When making necklaces from wooden beads, children challenge the childminder to a race to see who can finish first. She is clearly enthusiastic about her work and happy to follow children's ideas. The childminder supports children to develop their speaking and listening skills. She keeps conversations going and asks children questions to test their knowledge and her understanding of what they say. The childminder regularly observes children as they play. She takes photographs to illustrate her assessments. The childminder recognises when children make progress and achieve their goals.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are active and have time outdoors daily in the fresh air. They walk to school or play in the garden or park. They enjoy trips to the library and to local groups. The childminder helps children to learn about good hygiene. Children enjoy washing their hands and using the individual towels to dry them. The childminder offers children a wide selection of resources to support their interest in building and creating. They are proud of the towers they build with the bricks and enjoy caring for the dolls. The childminder helps children to try things for themselves and to develop their independence. She celebrates with children when they learn to do up the zip on their coat or get their shoes on the right feet. The childminder follows parents' wishes and children's home routine to help children feel safe and secure.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They quickly develop their communication skills, learning to speak clearly and to listen to instructions. Children show a great interest in numbers and counting. They identify objects by size and use mathematical language in their play. The older children are starting to recognise numbers and letters in print. They enjoy activities, such as threading, which develop their hand control, helping with writing in the future. Children are prepared for the next stage of their learning in school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 149616 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1063626 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary 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 26 June 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2000. She operates all year round from 7am to 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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