Childminder 149159

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 April 2018 20 November 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 reflects on her practice and targets her professional development appropriately. For example, she attends training to help her gain more knowledge on how to promote children's positive behaviour. She shares her knowledge with parents to develop consistent behaviour management techniques in her setting and at home.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children develop. She finds out what they can already do and what their interests are, to help them become deeply involved in activities and experiences.  The childminder builds effective partnerships with other settings where children attend. She regularly shares information with children's key people and this supports continuity in children's learning and development.  The childminder provides many opportunities for children to talk about their families and experiences from home. This helps children to learn about the similarities and

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This provision is good

differences between themselves and others.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not use information from her observations of children's learning to plan precisely to help them make the best possible progress.  The childminder does not generally provide many opportunities for children to learn how to use technology.

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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

 make the most of what is known about individual children so specific areas of development can be targeted for really rapid progress  provide children with more opportunities to develop their skills in using technology.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children and discussed the learning that was taking place.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector looked at children's development and assessment records. Evidence of the suitability of household members and a range of other documents, including the safeguarding policy, were also seen.  The inspector spoke to and interacted with children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents and discussed with the childminder her reflections on her practice.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows how to swiftly meet children's needs in the event of a child protection concern. She has a good understanding of how to keep children safe, such as by implementing effective risk assessments for the numerous outings she takes children on. The childminder seeks feedback on her practice from parents and considers ways she can implement their ideas. Many parents are keen for their children to undertake all their pre-school education with the childminder as they are happy and developing well under her care. The childminder feels it is important for these children to play and socialise with others. She provides them with many opportunities for this, such as by taking them to toddler groups.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers detailed information from parents when children begin to attend. This assists her to promptly assess children's initial levels of development and to plan for what children need to learn next. The childminder is skilled at planning activities which engage each child in learning. For example, children show great excitement as they help her to set up a farm. Younger children enjoy exploring how the soil feels, they ask many questions and the childminder offers them clear explanations about how and why things happen. The childminder sensitively teaches older children mathematics as they play. For example, she helps them to group animals together, count and compare more and less.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder effectively encourages children to lead a healthy lifestyle. For example, she provides nutritious snacks and parents provide healthy meals suited to their children's needs. The childminder is highly aware that some children prefer to learn outdoors. She responds to their requests, such as to have time outside before they eat their snack. Children have plenty of opportunities for physical play and exercise. They enjoy riding in cars, bouncing on mini trampolines and playing on seesaws in the childminder's well- resourced garden. The childminder provides clear structures and routines for children. She sets boundaries to promote positive behaviour and expects children to learn how to share and be kind to others. Parents speak positively about the childminder. They feel their children settle well and are secure in her care.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress and are well prepared for their next stage of learning and eventual move on to school. They engage well in their chosen play and with activities the childminder has planned for them. Children's literacy skills are strong. The childminder regularly shares books with children and they eagerly talk about what they can see happening in the pictures. Children are developing good imaginations, pretending they are selling ice creams when playing in toy cars. They play cooperatively and demonstrate how they are learning to use good manners in appropriate ways.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 149159 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1103040 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 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2000 and lives in Stevenage. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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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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