Childminder 130155

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 April 2018 11 December 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 develop a close relationship with the childminder. They show her affection and ask her to join in with some of their games. Children confidently look to the childminder for help when needed.  Parents' feedback shows satisfaction with the service provided. They talk about how the childminder has been flexible in regard to the days their children attend. Parents are pleased with their children's progress. They describe the childminder as supportive and talk about how happy their children are to spend time with her. The childminder provides parents with a good range of information.  The childminder takes action to help promote her professional development. She attends training opportunities and holds discussions with other registered childminders about practice. These help her to keep updated with current childcare ideas and extend her knowledge and understanding further.  Children enjoy playing with uncooked, coloured rice. The childminder encourages them

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This provision is good

to use their senses and discover that each colour of rice has a different smell.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder does not give children the time they need to fully explore their ideas.  The childminder does not always make the most of information from assessments to help her focus teaching more precisely on what each child needs to learn next.

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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

 provide further opportunities for children to fully explore and develop their own ideas  use information gained from assessments more precisely to target and plan for what individual children need to learn next to promote the best possible progress.

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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 or working in the household.  The inspector interacted with children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of parents' views through the feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder supports her good understanding through attending appropriate training. She is vigilant to the signs and symptoms that could indicate a child is being abused. The childminder knows what action to take if she has any concerns. Regular risk assessments are carried out in all areas used by children. The childminder takes action to minimise identified risks, such as using a safety gate to prevent children's unsupervised access to the kitchen. Parents comment that the childminder's home is safe and clean. The childminder knows what days and times she cares for each child because she keeps an accurate record of their attendance. The childminder provides parents with information about their children's good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children well. She ensures that they are provided with a good range of activities that they enjoy. This helps to ignite their interest and participation in a wide range of learning opportunities. The childminder supports children's understanding of mathematics during play. For example, she asks how many play figures they are holding and counts out loud to help them learn in context. Children have good imaginations and use their own experiences as part of play. For example, they fill and then push around a toy shopping trolley as part of a game. The childminder asks plenty of open-ended questions that help to develop children's thinking skills. Children's communication is developing well. They are able to make their meaning known effectively, for example, leading the childminder to toys stored in the hallway saying 'car'.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gathers important details about children's care needs and routines. This information helps her to meet their individual needs from the start effectively. Children's independent and physical skills are promoted well. They demonstrate good hand-to-eye coordination as they are encouraged to use a child-size fork and spoon to eat their dinner. The childminder helps children to understand how to keep safe when she reminds them that their meal might be hot. They show a good understanding as they blow on the food to cool it down. Children enjoy eating fresh fruits as a snack. Young children are supported to develop an understanding of boundaries through clear and consistent explanations.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children show a keen interest in what is going on around them. They solve problems as they work out how to slot various pieces of road track together. Children develop the small muscles in their hands needed for writing as they handle and propel toy vehicles along a track. Children enjoy going on outings that help increase their awareness of the natural and wider world. Children show sustained interest in the activities provided. They eagerly explore volume and capacity as they repeatedly fill and empty containers. Children develop the essential skills needed for their next stage in learning and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 130155 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1103020 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 December 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1977 and lives in Potters Bar. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare 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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