Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 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 is very welcoming and works with parents well to ensure that her routines and care practice are tailored to children's needs. She is very attentive towards children, who settle quickly and form strong bonds with her.  The childminder assesses children's skills and understands their next steps in learning. She plans activities that successfully promote their needs and preferences. For example, children show great interest in books and engage with the childminder in discussions about the characters and possible endings to their favourite stories. Children make good progress in their learning.  Teaching is good. The childminder provides children with interesting experiences across all areas of learning. For example, she engages them in an Easter craft activity and teaches them new vocabulary while they explore the texture of feathers. Children are eager to take part in activities led by the childminder and engage well as they play.

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This provision is good

 The childminder manages children's safety efficiently. She risk assesses the premises and outings every day. Children learn about keeping safe and to look after toys and equipment. They show great listening skills and follow the childminder's instructions.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Partnerships with other settings that children attend are not fully effective to share ongoing information and maintain continuity in children's learning.

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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

 enhance the ongoing flow of communication with other settings that children attend, to ensure a shared approach to children's learning.

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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 observed an adult-led activity and evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and looked at her training and qualification certificates. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during 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 attends safeguarding training and knows the possible signs of abuse. She understands the steps to take should concerns about children in her care arise and fully understands her duty to protect them. The childminder implements policies that are in line with current legislation and maintains a two-way flow of communication about her services with parents. She engages parents successfully in sharing their views as part of her reflective practice. This ensures the continuous improvement of her services for children. The highly qualified childminder participates in training to develop her knowledge and teaching skills. Children's welfare and learning are closely monitored. Children are safe and make good progress. The childminder closely observes and tracks children's progress. This helps her to identify any gaps in their learning and narrow them swiftly.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans a balance of indoor and outdoor activities for children to promote their different learning styles. For example, she engages them in counting and saying numbers as they play at home. On outings, she extends this, encouraging children to find numbers in the environment. The childminder ensures that children have opportunities to be imaginative. For example, children enjoy playing in the 'home corner', pretending to feed dolls with pasta that they had drawn on paper. They create a 'washing machine' with boxes and pretend to wash their dolls' clothes. Children enjoy a vast range of resources to support their play and learning. The highly qualified childminder works well with parents and shares information with them about children's learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model. She works with parents to support children's emotional development and praises children for their good behaviour, achievements and efforts. Children behave very well. The childminder teaches them about the world, cultural festivals and about where they live. Children show good social skills. They have opportunities to interact with other children, attend playgroups and explore the local community. The childminder is attentive towards children's health. She prepares meals that are nutritious and ensures that they enjoy outdoor play, exercise and fresh air every day. Children are independent and learn to manage their own needs from an early age.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop their skills at a good pace and show great interest in learning. For example, they enjoy opportunities to explore different writing tools and drawing their favourite food. Children are good communicators and confidently give reasons why they like these foods and how they eat them at home. Children are gaining the key skills needed to be ready for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY497181 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1037334 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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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 Bovingdon near Hemel Hempstead. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 7pm, on Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. She provides funded education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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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