Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 March 2018 19 September 2017

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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

 Since the last inspection, the childminder has improved her knowledge of child protection. She has taken steps to ensure all persons over 16 years are suitable to be around young children.  The childminder has completed an appropriate paediatric first-aid course to ensure she is equipped to deal with accidents.  The childminder is consistent in communicating her expectations. This helps children to learn the rules and to behave well.  Children have the opportunity to choose some resources for themselves. This helps them to decide what they want to do and what interests them.  Children enjoy looking at picture books. As they point to the picture, children say what they see. They show their growing vocabulary.  Parent relationships are good. The childminder establishes good communication with them and maintains this effectively to ensure parents are well informed about their children's time with her.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not use all available sources of information to help her fully evaluate and plan for sustained improvements.  The childminder does not gather enough information from parents about what children know and can do when they first start attending.

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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

 make better use of opportunities to evaluate the provision and use this to plan for sustainable improvements that raise quality to a higher level  gather information from parents about what children know and can do when they start and use the information to help plan more precisely for the next steps in children's learning.

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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 arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder recognises the possible signs of abuse and the action that is required of her. The childminder works with an assistant for short periods. She understands her responsibility to check on her assistant's practice and to ensure training is undertaken. The childminder checks her home and garden to make sure it is safe for children. She provides a separate space outdoors for children to play that is away from her dog. The childminder has cupboard locks and stairgates to restrict access to parts of the home and to substances that may be harmful to children. The childminder works closely with parents and other settings that children attend. She is particularly supportive of children in their first year at school, helping them to practise their reading, writing and maths.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses children's interests effectively in her teaching. She has developed a child-led approach that supports children to learn as they play. The childminder gets involved in children's play, joining in and asking questions to help children think and to share what they know. Children have fun with cars and the garage, pretending to use the car wash and lift. Children are excited by the speed of the cars as they travel down the ramp. The childminder supports children to solve problems. She helps and encourages them as they build towers of bricks together. The childminder observes children and uses what she sees to help her plan challenging activities that extend children's learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have a good selection of toys that interest them and fulfil their needs. The good relationships with the childminder help children to feel at home. They respond positively to her, enjoying cuddles and kind words. Children are happy when the childminder praises them. She lets them know they have succeeded, telling them that they are clever. This helps to boost their self-esteem. Children enjoy being helpful. They are delighted to gather what is needed for nappy changing. Children are growing in confidence and showing the determination to have a go at activities for themselves. Children learn to move carefully and safely. The childminder gives them helpful advice on how to stay safe when they are playing. Children have daily time outdoors in the fresh air. They eat balanced meals and drink plenty of water.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They are acquiring the communication skills of speaking and listening. They are building on their physical skills, such as early mark making. Children are developing their independence. They are learning to manage their shoes and clothing. Children enjoy looking at pictures books and having a go at puzzles. Their concentration is developing in line with expectations for their age. Children are prepared for the next stage in their education, such as school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY489711 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1114790 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 September 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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