Childminder EY429831

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 March 2018 17 April 2014

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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 supports children to develop a good understanding of personal safety and risks. For example, she encourages young children to learn how to walk up and down the stairs safely as part of their daily routine.  Children's personal, social and emotional development is promoted well. The childminder shows a genuine interest in what children are doing. The childminder celebrates children's achievements with specific praise and encouragement.  The childminder follows a programme of professional development. She attends compulsory training and regularly researches to keep up to date with legislative changes. This encourages self-evaluation and provides opportunities to improve.  Children develop a good understanding of healthy lifestyles and they eat a range of well-balanced meals and snacks. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to develop excellent social skills. For example, children go to restaurants and

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This provision is good

cafes with the childminder where they also learn about making choices.  Children are motivated and show high levels of concentration. They make good progress and are keen to join in with a wide range of activities and experiences.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is not regularly and precisely tracking children's progress in order to sharpen her planning and raise children's achievements to outstanding levels.  On occasions, children are not given 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

 refine how children's progress is assessed to give a more regular picture of the achievements they make in order to sharpen planning  provide children with sufficient time to respond to questions and comments.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.  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 reviewed evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder demonstrates a strong knowledge and understanding of the procedures to follow if a concern is raised about children's welfare. The childminder attends safeguarding training and monitors children's safety at all times. She has a mobile phones and cameras policy and ensures that children do not have unsupervised access to the internet. In addition, the childminder completes suitable risk assessments to promote the safety of children when in and out of her home. The childminder has strong partnerships with parents and communication between them is promoted well. She seeks the views of parents and children to support her in continuously improving. Parental feedback is positive with parents commenting on how safe and happy they feel their children are. The childminder builds effective relationships with other professionals. For example, she regularly shares information with key staff where children

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

attend other settings. This helps to consistently support and promote children's learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are happy and content. They make independent choices about their play and interact effectively with the childminder. The childminder supports children's communication and language development. For example, during story time she introduces new words. The childminder repeats these words regularly to ensure that children understand them. The childminder encourages children's mathematical development. Children look at shapes and colours as they confidently complete a range of jigsaw puzzles. The childminder fully embraces children's interests and challenges them effectively. For example, she provides more difficult puzzles for children to work out and complete. The childminder observes children's learning and provides activities and experiences that stimulate them and incorporate their next steps in learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder knows the children well and she supports them to make independent choices. Effective settling-in procedures mean that the childminder and parents work together to support and encourage children's self-esteem. Children's physical development is promoted well. They have opportunities to enjoy a wide range of outings, such as visits to the local park and woodland areas. Additionally, the childminder encourages children to use wheeled toys. Outside they skilfully negotiate space, adjusting speed and direction to avoid obstacles. Children behave well. The childminder provides consistent boundaries and effectively supports children to learn right from wrong.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress in their learning given their starting points and capabilities. They are acquiring the key skills they need to be ready for school or their future learning. Children's imaginative development is promoted well. They smile and interact happily as they enjoy role-play activities with dolls.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY429831 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1102328 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 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 April 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Stanstead Abbots. She operates Monday to Thursday from 7am until 6pm all year round, except for 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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