Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 March 2018 3 October 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

 The childminder encourages children's communication and language development. She provides a range of activities that children enjoy and she introduces new vocabulary through modelling language and interacting effectively.  The childminder completes regular observations and evaluates children's progress. She plans for children's next steps in learning, and incorporates their interests into activities that engage them. Children are making good progress.  The childminder promotes children's safety in and out of the home. She completes regular risk assessments. The childminder teaches children about their personal safety, for example, on outings and during discussions indoors.  The childminder celebrates children's achievements with regular praise and encouragement. This raises children's self-esteem. Good settling-in procedures enable the childminder and parents to work well together to help children build confidence.

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This provision is good

 Children's health is promoted. The childminder provides regular opportunities for handwashing and talks to children about removing germs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, the childminder does not help children enough to learn about different textures and sensory experiences.  The childminder does not always use the best possible strategies to help children learn excellent social skills.

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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

 extend opportunities for children to become interested in different textures and sensory experiences  enhance opportunities for children to develop excellent social skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.  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 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.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has made effective changes to her setting which have had a positive impact overall. She has the required documentation in place to support her in promoting the safe administration of medication and she records the children's daily attendance. The childminder has a good partnership with parents. She works closely with them sharing information to support the ongoing care and well-being of the children. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder regularly updates her knowledge and understanding of child protection procedures. For example, she attends training to ensure that she is continually aware of legislative changes. The childminder has a range of well- written policies and procedures that she reviews and updates before sharing with parents. The childminder has begun to form partnerships with other settings that children attend. She speaks to parents about their children's progress in other settings and is implementing

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

new opportunities to work with other professionals. The childminder evaluates her own setting. She takes on board the views of parents and children, and is monitoring the progress children are making continuously.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well. She recognises what children like to do and she plans effectively. The childminder provides appropriate opportunities for children to develop their imaginations and curiosity. For example, children engage fully in role-play activities. They care for their dolls, bathing and feeding them, and fully involve themselves into imaginative play. The childminder extends children's learning. For example, during story time the childminder helps children to share their suggestions as they estimate what might happen next. She promotes children's mathematical development. During play dough activities she supports children to talk about the different lengths of what they make, introducing words, such as 'long', 'tall' and 'high', to their play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children eat a wide range of healthy food and they have regular opportunities for fresh air and exercise. The childminder plans outings to local groups, where children socialise with others. She also provides regular opportunities for children to visits the local parks and green space areas to extend their physical skills, such as running and jumping. Children are kind to each other. They understand the childminder's house rules and wait patiently for their turn with resources. For example, children using the indoor slide and tell their friends, 'come down and then I will have my turn'. This shows children have a good understanding of how to behave and understand turn taking.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress given their starting points and capabilities. They are motivated and eager to join in with experiences that support them in acquiring the skills they need for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY484239 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1115875 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 3 October 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Hertford. She operates on Monday to Thursday, from 7.30am until 6.15pm, all year round.

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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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