Childminder EY431086

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 January 2018 18 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The childminder is constantly observing, evaluating and making plans for children's next steps in learning. She tailors her teaching precisely to children's immediate learning needs. Children are making good progress in their learning.  Children have very good opportunities to share their thoughts and feelings. The childminder listens attentively to what children say. She uses conversations effectively to explore children's ideas and to challenge them to think for themselves.  Children are extremely happy and well cared for. The exceptional relationships with the childminder help children to thrive in her care.  The communication with the other settings that children attend are highly effective. The childminder ensures she has as much information as possible about children's experiences.  The childminder successfully evaluates her provision. She gains useful feedback from parents and uses this to help to drive improvements forward.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not focused her continual professional development on building her skills to enhance the already very-good teaching.  The childminder is not gathering sufficient information from parents about what children know and can do when she first starts to care for them.

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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

 enhance professional development, focusing more specifically on building knowledge to support the already very-good teaching  extend the information gathered from parents to include more details about what children know and can do when they first start attending.

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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 children's play 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 childminder is organised and professional in her approach to her role. She is enthusiastic about her work and clearly enjoys teaching and supporting young children. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has experience of recognising and acting on child protection concerns. The childminder works closely with parents and other professionals. She keeps parents informed about children's experiences and achievements. The childminder is very aware of exactly how well children are progressing in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is exceptionally skilled in engaging children in learning as they play. She is perceptive and very responsive to what children say and do. She offers children challenging experiences that help them to test their skills and to solve problems. Children enjoy working out how the different latches and locks on doors open to reveal the pictures beneath. The childminder makes the most of the opportunities to talk with the children. She helps them to communicate and to use their wide vocabulary. The childminder asks pertinent questions that help her to explore ideas and to guide her in how to extend activities. As they discover the patterns teeth make in food, the childminder is deciding on how she can use this to further children's skills in making marks as part of their preparation for writing.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children demonstrate their excellent manners and behaviour. The childminder offers children a stimulating environment full of experiences they want to try. The childminder makes use of the daily routines exceptionally well to teach children about hygiene and health. Children are absolutely clear about the importance of washing their hands before eating and after using the bathroom. The childminder promotes children's independence to a very high level. She encourages them to do things for themselves and to develop a determined 'can do' attitude. The childminder provides lots of outdoor experiences and links this to being healthy. She helps children to grow their own foods in the garden and to enjoy being physically active in the fresh air. Children are thoroughly delighted to share stories about their friends and family. The childminder knows about the people that play an important part in children's lives and can therefore, relate well to children's tales.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make very good progress in their development. They demonstrate high levels of skill as they use their knowledge of numbers and shapes in their play. Children gain the essential skills they need for further learning. They are capable and articulate with a determination to succeed. Children have good concentration. They enjoy exploring words as they listen to and participate in storytelling. Children are well prepared for their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY431086 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1065716 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 June 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Kimpton, near Hitchin. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, 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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