Childminder EY378680

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 February 2018 25 June 2014

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder has built exceptionally close partnerships with parents. She frequently shares an extensive range of ideas that parents can use to further support their children's development at home. Children's assessments of learning and next steps in learning are regularly discussed with parents.  Children rapidly settle in the childminder's care. They are provided with settling-in sessions that meet their individual needs. Children quickly become confident and self- assured. They are very happy and demonstrate they feel safe in the childminder's setting.  The childminder makes excellent use of all opportunities to fully extend children's mathematical development. She skilfully challenges them to recognise different numbers during their play and encourages them to count the correct number of objects seen.  The childminder continually aims to provide the highest quality of teaching for all children in her care. She frequently evaluates and reflects on her practice. The

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This provision is outstanding

childminder gathers the important views of parents and children regularly. She skilfully incorporates their ideas into her planning for further development and improvement.  Children are provided with extensive opportunities for fresh air and exercise. They delight in exploring the local area and playing on equipment at the local parks. Children talk about nature and animals they see.

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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

 continue the excellent continuous professional development opportunities that focus on delivering the highest quality of teaching.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  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 spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through reading written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder places children's safety and welfare at the heart of all she does. She has excellent knowledge about the signs and symptoms to be aware of. The childminder knows who to contact in the local authority with any such concerns. She teaches the children from a young age about looking for hazards and they quickly learn how to keep themselves safe. The childminder understands the importance of attending opportunities for professional development and training, to continue to develop her excellent skills and knowledge even further. She frequently evaluates the assessments of children's development to identify any further support they may need and skilfully identifies their next steps in learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder gathers detailed information from parents about what their children can already do when they first start at her setting. She skilfully uses this information along with her own observations to identify where children are initially working. The childminder continually challenges children during story time. She asks questions, such as, 'What is happening here?' and 'What do you think will happen next?' Children are given plenty of time to respond and delight in discussing what the story is about. The childminder extends children's language and communication skills continually. She asks them about what they are doing during their play and encourages them to talk about the food that different animals eat.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children behave exceptionally well. Children rapidly develop their independence. For example, they cut their own fruit at snack time and delight in tidying away toys when they have finished playing with them. The childminder promotes excellent hygiene practices and children know to wash their hands before mealtimes. She skilfully uses mealtimes to extend children's understanding about the food they eat. This helps children to choose food that is good for them. Children receive lots of praise and encouragement which help to build their confidence. They take part in activities about different festivals which support their understanding about each other's similarities and differences.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are very eager learners. They are extremely interested and engaged in the extensive range of challenging activities. Children make very rapid progress in their development. They quickly learn the skills for their next stage in learning and for their move on to school. Children delight in developing their imaginative skills, such as when they pretend to cook play dough that they have made into strawberry cakes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY378680 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1102135 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 June 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Northchurch, Berkhamsted. She operates her provision all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Wednesday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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