Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 February 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 observes and monitors children's skills and progress closely. She plans activities based on her secure understanding of their learning needs. For example, the childminder uses children's favourite songs very successfully to teach them language and literacy skills. Children explore puppets and picture cards as they sing.  Teaching is challenging and interesting. For example, the childminder supports children in developing their coordination as they kick a soft ball to a goal, catch, throw and roll the ball on the floor to each other. Children are eager to play with the childminder.  Children's individual learning styles are promoted well. For example, the childminder and children make a cake and later they repeat the activity outside and make mud cake. Children compare both cakes and talk about which one they would eat and why.  Children settle quickly and form strong bonds with the childminder and peers. The

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This provision is good

childminder maintains secure partnerships with parents and ongoing information about children's individual requirements is exchanged. Practice is tailored to children's needs.  The childminder risk assesses the premises and outings. She involves children in learning about their personal safety during routines and play. Children benefit from the childminder's attention to their safety.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not established effective partnerships with other settings that children attend to support children's ongoing 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

 build on partnerships with other settings that children attend to share information about children's achievements and support the continuity of their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and looked at her qualifications and training certificates. She looked at relevant evidence of the suitability of household members.  The inspector spoke to and interacted with children throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback.  The inspector observed an adult-led activity and discussed this with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Protecting children is at the centre of the childminder's practice. She takes part in safeguarding training and shows a good understanding of the indicators of abuse. She knows the steps to take to make referrals of possible concerns about a child or other adults. The childminder participates in training actively. This helps her to boost her teaching skills and to bring new ideas to enhance children's learning. The childminder strives for excellence and involves parents and children in her reflective practice. She researches and works with other professionals to share good practice and continuously improve the services for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans exciting activities for children, who are inquisitive and motivated to learn. They make secure progress across all areas of learning. Children explore toys, resources and choose from activities with enjoyment. The childminder promotes their interests extremely well. For example, children bring items from home that start with the letter 's' for their show-and-tell activity. The childminder knows children very well. She engages them in describing and sharing their items with their peers. The childminder teaches children about people who help us. For example, children enjoy being creative and imaginative, playing with the pretend doctor set and talking about how doctors help us, as they pretend to help each other.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is an excellent role model for children. She works closely with parents to support their child's emotional development. Children behave very well. She teaches children to have manners, be kind and polite. Children learn to manage their needs and are independent in caring for their personal hygiene during routines. They are confident in voicing their wishes and ideas and to ask for help. The childminder is expert in building on their self-esteem and children have a strong sense of trust in her. She promotes children's health well. They enjoy healthy meals and lots of outdoor and physical play. Children are very sociable. They learn about other cultures and their community and make special friends.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They quickly learn as they benefit from the good partnerships between the childminder and their parents to promote their skills. Children enjoy a good balance of adult-led and child-initiated play. For example, they show a keen interest in stories and access a diverse range of books. They enjoy the childminder's engaging reading sessions and have fun imitating their favourite characters. Children solve mathematical problems well. For example, they concentrate as they explore puzzles and block play. Children gain the skills they will need for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY496662 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1035099 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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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 Abbots Langley. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 6pm from 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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