Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 May 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 knows the children and families in her care very well. Children are well cared for as the childminder knows their likes, dislikes and individual needs.  The childminder has a strong relationship with the staff at the nursery that children also attend. Children's learning is shared between both settings and the childminder builds upon what children have learnt at nursey. This helps to provide a consistent approach to children's development.  Children enjoy a broad range of spontaneous activities that provides challenge and meets their learning needs. They make good progress.  The childminder provides a home-from-home environment which is well resourced inside and outside. In addition, the children benefit from visits to toddler groups and the local park to enhance their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Information from assessment is not always sufficiently focused on children's individual next steps in learning, to support them to make high rates of progress.  The childminder has not sufficiently developed ways of gathering information about children's achievements at home, to better support her planning.

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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 information from assessments to focus more precisely on children's next steps in learning, to help them make progress at an even faster rate  strengthen systems for gathering information from parents about their children's learning at home and use this to enhance planning to help them make even better progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities indoors and outdoors.  The inspector looked at samples of children's records and other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of parents' views through written feedback provided on the day.  The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used for childminding purposes.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder shows a strong commitment to continuous improvement. Children's and parents' views form an integral part of the evaluation process. Following recent evaluation, the childminder has introduced posters and children's artwork displaying letters and numbers. She uses these to help enhance children's early reading and maths skills. The childminder is committed to her own professional development. Her recent training on sensory play has seen the introduction of sensory activities. The childminder uses these activities to help promote a sense of calm in the children, enhance their communications skills, strengthen their exploratory impulse and develop concentration. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder implements rigorous safety procedures to ensure that children are cared for in a safe environment.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a sound knowledge of the children's development and what they can do in all areas of learning. She spontaneously plans activities, enabling her to follow the children's leads and interests. The childminder uses good methods of teaching and careful questioning to extend children's learning during child-initiated play. For example, children solve problems as they work out how many more bricks they need to make the lines equal. Children engage in activities of their choosing and have high levels of motivation. The childminder supports children to learn early maths skills and mathematical language. For example, during a construction activity, children sort the bricks by shape, count the bricks and describe the end product using words, such as 'tall' and 'big'.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The children share close bonds with the childminder, who has a fun and affectionate nature. Both the childminder and the children laugh a lot. Children settle quickly and feel happy and secure in her home. Children frequently seek her out to join in their play or sit on her lap during activities. Children are very well behaved. They frequently use kind manners and show respect for the childminder and each other. Children learn to take care of their environment as they take an active role in tidying away the toys. The childminder often praises the children for their achievements, building their confidence and self- esteem. Children learn how to keep themselves safe as they learn the rules of using various equipment in the garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in all areas of their learning and development. They achieve the milestones typical for their age. Children leave the childminder's care well prepared for the next stage in their learning. They become independent as they put on their shoes for outdoor play, wash their hands and feed themselves from a young age. Children learn early reading skills as they recognise the sound at the start of their name and identify other words that start with the same sound.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY498483 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1041530 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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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 Croxley Green, Hertfordshire. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, from Monday to Thursday, 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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