Childminder EY290265

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 May 2018 26 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

 Children are very settled and develop strong bonds with the childminder in a warm and welcoming home. The sensitive and caring childminder places a high priority on meeting children's emotional needs.  The childminder knows children's needs and interests very well. She provides a successful balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities that helps to motivate children to learn. Children make good progress.  The childminder is a thoughtful and reflective practitioner. She evaluates activities and experiences provided for children and takes action to make improvements overall.  Strong partnerships have been established with parents. The childminder shares regular information about children's care and learning. This helps to ensure consistency of care and a united approach to support children's learning.  The childminder sets clear expectations for behaviour and using good manners. She is a good role model, who helps children learn to share, take turns and play cooperatively

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This provision is good

with their friends. Children are kind and considerate and they behave well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully established links with nurseries that children move on to, in order to help them make a smooth transition when the time comes.  The childminder does not sharply focus her professional development on raising the quality of teaching to further enhance learning experiences for children.

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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

 strengthen links with settings children move on to so that they benefit from consistency in their care and learning as they join new nurseries or schools  reflect more precisely on the quality of teaching to identify how practice can be improved even further to help children to reach the highest level of learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities as the childminder, co-childminder and the co- childminder's assistant played with the children.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including evidence of the childminder's suitability and qualifications, risk assessments and some policies.  The inspector talked with the childminder, the co-childminder, the co-childminder's assistant and children at appropriate times. The inspector and the childminder evaluated the effectiveness of the childminder's interactions with the children.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she evaluates the effectiveness of her provision.  The inspector considered the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands the signs that may indicate a child is at risk and is fully aware of her responsibilities to report any concerns. She has good procedures that help to promote children's safety and welfare effectively. The childminder regularly updates her knowledge and understanding of keeping children safe through ongoing training and has regular planning meetings with her co-childminders. The childminder successfully evaluates her service using the views of parents. The parents are very happy with the caring environment the childminder provides and comment that their children make good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's learning and development well. She successfully monitors their progress from their starting points. This assists her to identify any gaps in development early and provide the appropriate support. The childminder encourages children to explore and investigate a wide range of textures and materials, such as painting on large pieces of paper, as young toddlers dip their feet in paint to make marks. The childminder offers children choices and encourages them to make their own decisions. This helps them learn that their views are of value and important and builds their confidence in their abilities. The childminder provides regular opportunities to involve parents in their children's learning. For example, she has daily discussions and shares communication books, learning records and supports learning at home. This helps provide a consistent approach in meeting children's development and care needs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have lots of opportunities to play outside and to develop their physical skills. They also learn how to behave in safe ways, for instance, handling resources with care. Children learn to value each other's similarities and differences. They learn about different cultures and family traditions. The childminder supports children's good health effectively. Children learn to take care of their own personal hygiene. For example, children remember why they need to wash their hands before meals. Babies and toddlers are enthusiastic and motivated learners. They develop independence through involvement with daily tasks, such as cutting up their own fruit at snack time.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are working within the typical range of development for their age and make good progress. They show that they feel safe in the childminder's care and have high levels of self-esteem. Young children develop their communication and language skills effectively. For instance, toddlers and babies use basic words and make their own sounds. Older children learn to identify numbers and count. They link letters to the sounds they represent through familiar songs. Children are well prepared for the next stage of their education and are gaining the key skills in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY290265 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1104225 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 20

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She works at another childminder's home in Borehamwood in Hertfordshire. The childminder works with two co-childminders. She works on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 7.30am to 6pm all year round. She holds an appropriate 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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