Childminder EY497431

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 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

 The childminder plans interesting and challenging activities for children. For example, children enjoy playing board games and learn skills as they roll dice, read numbers and move forwards and backwards during the game. Children concentrate well and follow instructions confidently. They make good progress in their learning.  Teaching is good. The childminder promotes children's interests well and provides them with a wide range of stimulating activities. For example, she expands successfully on children's interest in animals. Children engage in imitating animals, dividing them into farm or jungle groups and learn new vocabulary as they talk about where and how each animal lives. Children are eager learners.  Children build strong bonds with the caring childminder. They show that they feel happy and content in her care and enjoy plenty of cuddles and reassurance. The childminder is very attentive towards every child's needs.

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This provision is good

 The childminder routinely risk assesses her home and outings. She supervises children closely and teaches them about personal safety. Children are safe in her care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not obtain detailed enough information from parents about what children know and can do when they first start attending her provision.  The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to attend training and professional development to raise her already good teaching to a higher level.

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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 can do when they start and use the information to plan precisely for children's learning  participate in training and professional development opportunities that build further on the already good teaching practice.

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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 and looked at evidence of her training and qualifications. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector interacted with the children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has safeguarding training and understands the possible signs of abuse. She knows the steps to take should concerns about a child arise and is confident in her duty to protect children from extreme ideas about right and wrong. The childminder has policies that are in line with current legislation and these are shared with parents. She engages parents in sharing their views on her services for children as part of her evaluative practice. This helps her to ensure the continuous improvement of her services. Children are safe in her care and make good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children's skills and identifies the next steps in their learning. She uses this information to plan rich challenging play opportunities for children. For example, the childminder engages children in learning about colours and numbers, using their interest in vehicles. Children confidently name the colours of cars and learn to read number plates during outings. They learn to describe the toys they use in their play. The childminder understands child development and continues to challenge their skills. For example, she provides children with opportunities to explore textures, drawing tools and modelling dough to strengthen their muscles in preparation for writing. The quality of teaching is effective and children achieve well in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop a warm relationship with the childminder, who is a great role model. The childminder praises their achievements and efforts so they know when they are doing well. She works with parents to create the best possible strategies to manage children's needs and behaviour. Children behave well. They are very social and learn with the childminder about who they are and about different cultures and festivals. The childminder explores the local community with children and they learn about the world in which they live. Children are very independent. They help to tidy away the toys and learn to manage their own hygiene. Children enjoy healthy meals and drinking water is available throughout the day. They benefit from daily outdoor play, exercise and plenty of opportunities for fresh air.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are highly engaged in the activities available to them. For example, they persevere in setting up a large train track on the floor. Children show confidence in communicating their ideas. They engage the childminder in their play and ask for her help as they decide on the direction of the train tracks Children are capable and show a positive attitude to learning. For example, they learn about the letters in their names and experiment with writing. Children develop the skills needed to ensure they are prepared for their future learning at nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY497431 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1036524 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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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 Watford. She operates all year round, except for bank holiday and for family holidays. Sessions are on Monday to Thursday from 7am to 6pm.

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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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