Childminder EY391646

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 March 2018 12 June 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

 Children build strong bonds with the childminder who has a warm and nurturing personality. They show that they feel happy and confident in her care. Children snuggle up to the childminder as she reads them stories and they frequently express their affection for her.  The experienced childminder focuses well on her role. She regularly completes training to continue to enhance her knowledge to help children to make good progress. Recent training has increased her knowledge of how to promote children's understanding of being environmentally conscious individuals by using recycled materials.  The childminder takes children on a wide range of outings and to organised groups to increase their understanding of the world. Children learn about different species that live in rivers. They use buckets to scoop up water and analyse what they have found using magnifying glasses.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not share precise information about children's ongoing achievements with staff from other settings that children attend, to fully support continuity in their learning.  The childminder does not always gather detailed enough information from parents about their child's prior learning, to sharply focus on children's precise learning needs from the outset.  Occasionally, the childminder does not use opportunities during children's play and planned activities to enhance their understanding of mathematical language.

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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

 strengthen partnerships with staff from other settings that children attend so that more precise information about children's achievements is shared  gain more detailed information from parents about what their child knows and can already do when they first start  provide more opportunities for children to gain a deeper understanding of mathematical language.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors 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 written feedback provided and reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of possible signs that indicate that children are at risk of harm. She knows how to take swift action to protect children's welfare in the event of a child protection concern. The childminder regularly reflects on the service she provides, seeking the views of parents and children. This ensures that she acts effectively to address any areas for improvement. The childminder carefully reviews children's progress to swiftly address any gaps in their learning. Parents are delighted with the professional service the childminder provides. They describe her as 'fantastic' and 'how their children feel at home'.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children demonstrate that they are motivated to complete challenging tasks. They work out, through trial and error how to join together pieces of a complex puzzle. The childminder places a strong emphasis on promoting children's language skills. She consistently speaks clearly, introduces them to new words and answers their inquisitive questions. Children become absorbed in their play. They operate the ramp of the toy garage and use their vivid imagination to pretend to wash the toy cars. The childminder helps to extend children's concentration and memory skills. For example, children remember a sequence of colours and use a ladle to transport coloured balls in the correct order into a bowl.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well. The childminder's gentle reminders help children to be aware of the boundaries in place, such as the use of good manners and to remain at the table when eating. They confidently carry out age-appropriate responsibilities. Children tidy away the toys they have finished playing with, without being asked to do so. The childminder is a positive role model. For instance, she encourages children to try different foods to help broaden their experience of different tastes. Children develop good physical skills. Daily access to the childminder's garden and visits to various parks, help them to build strength and stamina. Children use large apparatus and climb steep slopes holding onto a rope.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are independent individuals. They manage their own personal needs and persevere putting on their outdoor shoes. Children develop the small muscles in their hands in preparation for writing. They use pens to draw circles and lines and focus on replacing the lids of each pen when they have finished. Children express a keen interest in books. They talk about the characters on the pages and join in with repeated refrains. Children gain the necessary skills needed to help prepare them for their future learning at school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY391646 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1122064 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 June 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Croxley Green, Rickmansworth. She operates from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Thursday, term time only.

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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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