Childminder EY373751

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 April 2018 18 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 provides a stimulating environment for the children and they enjoy the activities on offer. For example, the children enthusiastically show the inspector the models that they have made.  Children are settled and comfortable in the childminder's home. They are kind and caring towards each other and ensure that nobody is left out when playing.  The childminder has a highly reflective approach to developing her practice. She takes her experiences into account to shape the future of her provision.  The childminder has a strong understanding of road safety practices and children are confident in crossing the road and walking to the childminder's home from school safely.  The childminder has strong and well-established relationships with parents. Parents comment positively on her clear and efficient communication skills that keep them well informed about their child's experiences and learning when relevant.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder supports children in good road safety practices; however, children's understanding of how to react to an emergency evacuation is less well promoted.  The childminder networks with other childminders and online forums to develop her skills. However, she does not consistently use the knowledge gained to strengthen her practice further to support children's outcomes.

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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

 improve opportunities for children to develop their understanding of appropriate emergency evacuation procedures  enhance professional development opportunities to support children further in making the most of their learning and development experiences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector accompanied the childminder to collect the children from school and observed road safety practices.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The childminder observed activities indoors and considered the impact on children's enjoyment, learning and development.  The inspector examined documentation, including policies, qualification certificates, and letters from parents which provided their views on the childminder.  The inspector considered the suitability of the areas of the home used for childminding, indoors and outdoors.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder provides a safe and welcoming environment for the children. She ensures that any potential risks are dealt with efficiently. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of whom to contact if she is concerned about the welfare of a child. The childminder's wealth of experience supports her in providing a high-quality, nurturing service to all children, taking into account their individual developmental needs. The childminder has developed strong relationships with other early years professionals, such as at local schools, and communicates effectively to ensure that relevant information is shared. This helps her support children's learning at school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of children's developmental milestones and how to help them progress. She gets to know the children in her care well and quickly identifies areas that they may need more support with, such as developing their independence. The childminder relates children's experiences with her to their home lives. For example, she talks to them about what they had to eat at home over the weekend while she prepares the evening meal. Children have opportunities to develop a good understanding of the wider community, such as learning about the Chinese New Year during specific craft activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children choose from a range of interesting resources on offer. All children focus well on what they choose and, for example, produce models out of sticky beads. The children confidently talk to adults and other children about what their models are. Children play and interact well with each other and enjoy working together in their play. For example, older children support the younger ones to make a house out of connecting straws. The childminder promotes healthy eating and provides nutritious food, including a range of fresh fruit for snack time. Children quickly form strong bonds with the childminder, turning to her for support when required. The childminder provides activities that are inclusive to all children, adapting activities where needed. Older children cut fruit at snack time, as do younger children who are provided with opportunities to cut fruit at a smaller table so that they can participate safely.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children acquire the key skills to support their future learning and development. They independently take care of their personal care needs, including washing their hands before mealtimes. Children use their imagination well when playing together with a wooden police station set. They develop their creativity through craft activities, such as making cards for Mother's Day. Children keep physically active, such as from walking to and from school, as well as playing with balls and on the trampoline in the garden.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY373751 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1104780 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008 and operates from her home in Bushey, Hertfordshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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