Childminder EY494852

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 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 childminder provides a welcoming and homely environment where children can play safely. Children have interesting, enjoyable days as they take part in activities or go on exciting outings.  Children behave well. The childminder gives children lots of praise as she recognises their efforts and achievements. This helps to develop their confidence and sense of self-esteem.  Children are well supported to develop their social skills. For example, the childminder supports them well as they go on regular visits to playgroups where they learn to mix, share and participate with others in group activities.  The childminder communicates very well with other settings that children attend. They share detailed information with each other to provide continuity in children's care and learning.  Parents say that the childminder is caring, friendly and welcoming. Their written feedback demonstrates the high regard they have for her. The childminder works well

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This provision is good

with parents to keep them fully informed about their children's good care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The systems to monitor and track children's progress are not precise enough to ensure children are making the best possible progress.  On occasions, the childminder does not give children enough opportunities to follow their own ideas and lead their learning.

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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

 develop further the systems for monitoring and tracking children's progress to ensure the highest possible learning outcomes for all of them  give children more opportunities to follow their interests and lead their own learning to help them build on what they already know and can do.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding. She talked to the children and the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector sampled documentation, including the suitability checks and qualifications of the childminder, policies and procedures, planning and the children's development records.  The inspector and the childminder evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through the written feedback provided.  The inspector discussed the childminder's risk assessments and her self-evaluation process with her.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is well qualified and very experienced in looking after children. She is highly motivated and enthusiastic. She is clear about how to develop and improve her childminding provision and practice to enhance children's learning and development. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder can identify the possible indicators of abuse and knows the appropriate action to take if she has concerns about a child. She is aware of her duty to help prevent children from being exposed to extreme views and teaches them to have respect for each other. She completes thorough risk assessments of the premises to ensure that they are safe and suitable for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children very well. She shows an interest in what children have to say and encourages them to use language confidently to share what they know. Children enjoy going on walks by the river and visiting the local park and woods. They make stick men, pretend to hunt for bears and look at the animals and birds. This contributes to their understanding of the wider world. Children learn about similarities and differences between themselves and others. They compare the different colours of their hair, point to their noses, eyes and mouths and talk about what they use these for. The childminder skilfully extends children's learning as they sing songs and look at books about their bodies. They enjoy using chalk to draw their faces.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form warm, trusting relationships with the childminder. They enjoy cuddles with her and are happy and settled. The childminder values children as individuals and takes time to get to know their likes, dislikes, routines and interests. The childminder is a very good role model. She supports children well in using good manners, sharing, taking turns and playing cooperatively. Children are starting to manage their own personal care needs, including handwashing and taking off their shoes. Children enjoy healthy meals, use good hygiene routines, rest when they need to and join in with physical activities.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in all aspects of their learning and development. They form close friendships and enjoy playing together. They readily follow instructions and routines. Children develop a love of books and enjoy listening to stories. The childminder encourages children to count and use mathematical language as they play. Children take part in a range of creative activities that supports their early writing skills. For example, they make marks in play dough and use paint, chalks and pencils to practise their early writing skills. They are very well prepared for the next stage in their learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494852 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1031096 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Hertford. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 2.

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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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