Childminder EY495327

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 March 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

 Children are happy and content in the childminder's care. The good relationships are evident in the way children respond to the childminder and they enjoy being in her care.  Children enjoy the opportunities to choose their own activities. The childminder supports children effectively, helping them to make good decisions about what they might do next.  Children make good progress in their learning. They have good physical skills and are proud of their early writing and drawing. The childminder provides time and the resources to help children develop these skills.  Parents are kept up to date about the things children do. The childminder makes sure parents know about the daily experiences and any special achievements. Many of the families have used the childminder over a period of time, choosing to move their children to her home when she made the move from assistant to registered childminder.  The childminder is making good use of the available training, especially on

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This provision is good

safeguarding, to keep herself up to date with requirements and changes in practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not have all of the information about what children know and can do when she first starts to care for them.  The childminder is not making the most of opportunities to evaluate her provision and to build on her already good teaching.

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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

 gather information from parents about what children know and can do when they start and use the information to help planning for children's next steps in learning  make the best possible use of opportunities to evaluate the provision and use this to plan for sustainable improvements and to build further on good 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 observed an adult-led activity and evaluated this 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 at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  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 qualified childminder uses her experience to manage the needs of children and track their development effectively. She has the required documentation to help her organise her provision and to safeguard children. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is quick to notice possible concerns and to put into practice her training and procedures. She completes risk assessments to identify any potential hazards. She knows that her garden is not currently safe for children and has made alternative arrangements for outdoor play. The childminder makes sure she shares information with other settings that children attend.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides children with interesting activities. Children are enthusiastic about the paint mixing experience and the very interesting book that she uses to support children's learning. The childminder helps children to use their knowledge of colours and to explore what happens when colours are mixed together. The childminder encourages children's speaking and listening skills. She helps them to learn new words and to use these in their play. Babies have plenty of warm, loving care. They play with toys that promote their coordination and understanding of the world around them. The childminder observes children and assesses their development. She knows what they need to learn next. The childminder provides parents with written summaries of children's progress to share with the health visitor.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

There are good relationships between children. The childminder helps to develop and sustain these. Children behave well. The childminder is a good role model. She helps them to learn what is expected of them by praising them so they know when they are doing well. Children are becoming increasingly able to listen and follow instructions. They help to tidy away the toys before lunch and put the lids back on the pens before putting them in the pots. The childminder has a good selection of resources that appeal to children of different ages and interests. Children enjoy walks in the woods and playing in parks, getting daily time in the fresh air. The childminder encourages children to eat healthily. She provides nutritious snacks and plenty of water to drink.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are prepared for the next stage of their education. They are independent, confident and capable. By the time they leave the childminder to attend nursery or school, children are showing good levels of concentration and a positive attitude to learning. Children learn about letters. They are starting to experiment with early writing including writing their name on their pictures. Children use their knowledge of numbers in their play and daily routines. They enjoy sorting and matching the pens and the lids, as well as sharing out the breadsticks equally.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495327 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1036207 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 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 2016 and lives in Stevenage. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, on Monday to Friday, except for 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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