Childminder EY490352

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 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 has developed friendly relationships with parents. She keeps them well informed of children's daily activities and their ongoing progress.  The childminder understands how children learn and makes the most of many spontaneous opportunities throughout the day to teach them new skills.  Children learn about healthy lifestyles. The childminder encourages good handwashing routines and ensures that children have daily opportunities to enjoy fresh air and exercise. She promotes healthy eating and provides children with nutritious snacks and meals.  Children have many opportunities to socialise with others. For example, the childminder takes them out into the local community where they visit the library, shops, parks and other local attractions.  Children develop a love of books with the childminder. They show interest and enthusiasm for stories and rhymes, especially when the childminder uses story props

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This provision is good

and finger puppets.  Self-evaluation is effective. The childminder reflects closely on her practice and makes continual improvements to support children's good learning outcomes.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet explored ways to further enhance her professional development, to extend her knowledge to a higher level.  At times, the childminder plays background music, which does not fully support younger children to develop their listening skills effectively.

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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 help raise the quality of teaching to the highest level and further enhance outcomes for children  enhance the provision to support younger children's listening skills more effectively.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises and viewed all areas accessed by children.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector observed children with the childminder and discussed their learning and development.  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 looked at written comments from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder keeps up to date with current legislation and is aware of her role and responsibility in keeping children safe. She can identify the possible indicators of abuse and knows the appropriate action to take if she has concerns about a child. All adults living and working on the premises are suitably vetted. The childminder carries out thorough risk assessments of her home to identify and minimise any potential hazards to children. She ensures that children are supervised well and monitors their progress and development effectively. Any areas of learning where children may require additional support are identified and swiftly addressed.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers detailed information from parents about what their children can do when they first start. This information is used well to plan activities which will help them to make progress in their learning. Children thoroughly enjoy being with the childminder. They play happily, interacting confidently with her and each other. The childminder sits at their level, makes eye contact and offers them lots of praise and encouragement. Children love looking at books and listening to stories, which helps to develop their early literacy skills. They make marks with paint, chalks and pencils. The childminder helps children to develop their counting and number recognition. For example, they hunt for numbers in the sensory tray and count the pegs to correspond with the numbers. Children enjoy activities where they sort items by shape, size and colour.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very comfortable with the childminder and demonstrate that they have built warm and trusting relationships with her. The childminder is a positive role model for the children. She is kind to them and attentive to their needs. Babies are becoming confident and are developing their independence. Children behave well. The childminder has clear, age-appropriate boundaries and expectations in place. Children have good opportunities to develop their social skills and mix with others. For example, they regularly visit local playgroups where they take part in a variety of activities, such as role play, art and crafts, music, sand and water play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are working securely within the stage of development expected for their age. They concentrate well and enjoy learning. They are able to communicate appropriately for their stage of development and play happily alongside each other. Children are becoming confident and are developing their independence. They manage tasks for themselves, such as using a spoon at mealtimes and washing their hands. Babies and children enjoy their time with the childminder and are developing key skills that will help to prepare them for the next stage in their learning and the eventual move on to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY490352 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1026829 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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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 St Albans, Hertfordshire. She operates all year round from 7.45am 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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