Childminder EY345864

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 May 2018 30 June 2015

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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 qualified childminder regularly observes and reviews children's development. She uses her accurate assessments effectively to identify and quickly address any gaps in children's learning. All children make good progress.  Children are extremely happy, confident and settled in the childminder's care. Children learn to take pride in their achievements with some artwork displayed on the walls. They have a very good sense of belonging in the childminder's home.  The childminder supports children in understanding sorting and counting well. For example, she uses large dominoes blocks to encourage children to count how many dots there are on each block, as they play and match the numbered dominoes.  The childminder works well in partnership with parents. She obtains very detailed information from parents when children first start. This information exchange continues with both parties liaising together to develop consistent strategies to support children's

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This provision is good

development and continued good progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not have enough opportunities to develop their skills and understanding of how to use technology for a purpose.  The childminder does not exchange enough detailed information with other early years settings that children attend, in order to fully complement their learning.

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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

 review and improve the opportunities children have to develop an interest in technology  strengthen the relationships with other early years settings that children attend and use a shared approach to build on children's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors. She assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the signs and symptoms that may give her cause for concern. She fully understands her responsibility to report any child protection concerns to the relevant agency. Thorough risk assessments for the home and outings help to ensure that children remain safe and secure. The childminder regularly evaluates her planned activities to monitor how well she encourages children's progress and helps to close any gaps in their learning. The childminder uses professional development opportunities effectively. For example, she has attended courses in safeguarding and learning and development to continue to improve her knowledge and skills and use these to further raise the quality of teaching.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder teaches the children well. She understands how children learn through play and enables young children to follow their own interests, overall. Learning is enjoyable and children are excited to join in with activities led by the childminder and those they choose for themselves. They explore pouring water from several containers and watching it flow at different speeds. They proudly complete jigsaws independently. Young children are inquisitive and keen to explore. The childminder is skilled at supporting children's communication development and early literacy skills. She constantly interacts with children and provides a narrative for all that they do. For example, children draw pictures of their family faces and what they are wearing. The childminder uses this opportunity to help children think about the differences and similarities in themselves and others; while using mathematical language, such as 'long', 'short', 'wide' and 'thin', to

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is an excellent role model and provides extremely clear guidance to the children about her expectations. She consistently praises and encourages them. She is extremely caring and responsive to children's individual needs. Children show that they have high levels of self-esteem and form exceptionally secure attachments with the childminder. They are wonderfully happy and settled in her care. The childminder promotes children's good health extremely well. She places great emphasis on promoting children's physical health and well-being. For instance, children excitedly water the plants, identify different birds and mini-beasts. They ride wheeled toys in the very well-resourced garden, quickly developing skills in coordination and balance.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children work comfortably within the range of development typical for their age and make good progress. They are keen and motivated learners and display a strong exploratory impulse. Young children settle quickly and are familiar with daily routines. They play well independently and also enjoy interaction with the childminder. All children develop skills for future learning and in readiness for their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY345864 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1092944 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 June 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in North Watford in Hertfordshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm from Tuesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant 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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