Childminder 149138

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 February 2018 25 February 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 Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder is committed to promoting good quality provision for children. She has been caring for children for many years. The childminder's professional qualification and experience supports her understanding of how children learn and develop.  The quality of teaching is good. Children enjoy taking part in a wide range of enjoyable activities, which promotes their learning in all areas.  Children settle quickly into the childminder's home and show that they feel happy and secure with her. They develop strong attachments to the childminder, which helps support their confidence and self-esteem.  The childminder develops children's communication and language skills very well. She skilfully supports children who speak additional languages. For example, she gives them opportunities to hear and speak their home language as well as developing their skills in English.  Parents provide very positive written feedback about the childminder's service. Their

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This provision is good

comments show that they are happy with the good care they receive. They say that the childminder provides interesting activities and outings for their children to enjoy.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully explore ways to enrich her skills and knowledge to continually build on her good quality teaching and care practices.  The childminder does not always make the most of opportunities to encourage parents to be fully involved in their children's learning so they can work together to help them make even better progress.

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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

 explore further professional development opportunities to continually enhance care and teaching practices  enrich opportunities for parents to be fully involved in supporting their child's ongoing learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises and viewed all areas accessed by children.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning and development.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at supporting documents, such as evidence of the suitability checks carried out on persons living and working on the premises.  The inspector and the childminder jointly evaluated the effectiveness of an activity.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her role to safeguard and protect children. She is clear on the procedures to follow should she be concerned about a child in her care and all contact numbers are available. The childminder reviews her policies and procedures in line with changes to requirements. She supports children to understand about keeping safe, such as providing opportunities to ensure they know what to do in an emergency. The childminder carries out thorough risk assessments of her home to identify and minimise any potential hazards to children. She regularly evaluates her provision and effectively identifies her strengths and areas for further improvement. Children's learning is monitored well to establish the progress they make and to plan enjoyable activities that help them to reach the next stage of their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children happily engage in the many interesting and exiting activities the childminder prepares for them. For example, children have great fun going to the shops to buy animal stickers to put on their pictures. The childminder interacts well with the children. She talks to them as they play, encouraging their speech and language skills effectively. She uses single words and short sentences to younger children who are beginning to develop their vocabulary. Each child has their own learning journal, which provides a delightful record of their achievements and the many activities they take part in. They have regular opportunities to socialise with other children in the community. For example, they visit toddler groups where they enjoy singing and exploring the sounds of musical instruments.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder knows the children and their families well. She provides children with a warm and welcoming environment. She is caring and attentive to the individual needs of the children. Children are encouraged to be independent from a young age. For example, the childminder supports them in using a spoon at mealtimes. Children enjoy regular outings to the library and local park. This helps them develop a good understanding of the wider world. They enjoy fresh air and have opportunities for physical exercise as they throw balls, climb, balance and crawl through the tunnel in the childminder's garden. The childminder encourages children to develop healthy lifestyles. For example, through good hygiene routines and eating fruit at snack time.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress across all areas of learning in relation to their starting points. Young children show good emerging social skills and develop confidence in new situations, such as visiting toddler groups with the childminder. Children who are learning to talk attempt to copy and vocalise words for themselves. They are becoming more confident and self-assured as they make their own choices during play. Children are gaining the skills that will help to prepare them for the next stage in their learning and their eventual move on to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 149138 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1086948 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 February 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2000 and lives in Stevenage. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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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