Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 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 evaluates her setting to promote continuous improvement. She reflects on planned and spontaneous activities to ensure that she can continually promote opportunities for children to make good progress.  Children develop a good awareness of their personal safety. The childminder gently reminds them during discussion of the importance of using cutlery safely when preparing their own fruit snack.  The childminder promotes children's understanding of mathematics. She uses opportunities, such as during creative activities to support their awareness of colours and shapes. In addition to this, the childminder promotes good use of mathematical language during her discussions and play with children.  The childminder recognises what children like to do and she provides good opportunities for them to be imaginative. Children develop curiosity, indoors and in the outside environment, such as using sticks in the woods creatively.

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This provision is good

 The childminder plans for children's learning effectively. She considers how children of different ages can be fully involved when taking part in planned activities together.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, the childminder stops children's play to tidy up for routine mealtimes and this interrupts their enjoyment.  On occasions, young children do not have enough time to think about how to respond to questions and comments.

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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 opportunities for children to have uninterrupted time to play and explore  provide children with sufficient time to respond to questions and comments.

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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 observed an adult-led activity and evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  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 arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to protect the children in her care and she is confident to identify signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder completes regular child protection training and has the required policies and procedures to follow if she has concerns about children's welfare. The childminder fosters a culture of continuous professional development. She follows a programme of training which includes attending online courses and carrying out her own independent research. This supports her to keep up to date with legislative changes and enhances her teaching. The childminder has effective partnerships with parents and other professionals. Their feedback is positive and they speak highly of the childminder and the care and attention she provides their children with. The childminder is proactive in her response to parents' feedback. For example, she has recently made

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

changes to how she communicates with parents each day to ensure that this meets their individual requirements. This means parents receive quality information about their children's progress and achievements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes regular observations and identifies children's next steps in learning. She plans activities and experiences that are stimulating and enjoyable. Children develop a wide range of physical skills as, for example, they explore play dough. They use a range of tools as they manipulate the material and create their own shapes. The childminder extends their play with questions that cause them to think further. She introduces new words and vocabulary as they discuss the smell and the feel of the material. Children are happy. They make choices about their play, encouraged by the childminder. Children initiate music time and the childminder extends their interests. Children show great enthusiasm for a microphone that causes their voice to change. The childminder encourages them to sing and make a range of different sounds.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well. The childminder is a good role model. She encourages children to make choices, think about the feelings of other children and she teaches them right from wrong. Children's personal, social and emotional development is promoted well. For example, when they help their friends, such as passing their drink or sharing toys, the childminder praises their kindness. Children benefit from good opportunities to develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle. They have daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise as they explore their local environment and they eat a range of nutritious meals. Children are independent and show great determination, such as when putting on their socks.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making effective progress in their learning given their starting points and capabilities. They are acquiring the key skills they need for future learning. Children show curiosity in their learning and the childminder challenges them effectively.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495823 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1033065 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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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 Welwyn Garden City. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides occasional overnight care.

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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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