Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 May 2018 16 March 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 childminder gives children opportunities to socialise with others. For instance, they attend local playgroups where they learn to share and take turns. Children develop the skills they need in readiness for their future move on to nursery and school.  Children make good progress given their starting capabilities and interests. The childminder monitors children's progress well. She identifies areas where they need extra support and works swiftly to narrow any gaps in children's learning and development.  The childminder forms effective partnerships with parents. She shares information on a daily basis to keep them informed and involved in their children's care and learning. Parents say they are delighted with the care given to their children and comment how their children are happy and secure at the childminder's home.  Children's emotional well-being is supported well by the childminder. They consistently

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This provision is good

demonstrate good behaviour and are confident and display high levels of self-esteem.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's professional development plans are not focused enough on raising the quality of teaching to secure excellent outcomes for children.  The childminder does not consistently provide a range of opportunities to help extend older children's early writing skills.

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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 plans for professional development to drive the quality of teaching higher and secure the highest levels of achievement for all children  increase opportunities for older children to strengthen their early writing skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder interacting with the children.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder about her practice and children's learning and development.  The inspector sampled documents, including children's records and other relevant documentation.  The inspector read comments from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands the signs to be aware of and the procedures to follow if she has any concerns regarding children's welfare. She has completed training updates on wider safeguarding issues. The childminder completes thorough risk assessments, which help her to minimise any hazards to children. She evaluates her practice well to continually improve. For example, since her last inspection, the childminder has worked closely with other settings. She shares information with staff at other early years settings that children attend to provide a consistent approach to children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well. She gathers detailed information from parents when children first join the setting. She plans challenging and enjoyable activities based on their interests and capabilities. The childminder provides children with exciting activities to extend their physical and creative development. For instance, during the inspection, children thoroughly enjoyed jumping in a large tray of water after returning from jumping in small puddles on a walk in the rain. The childminder supports children's communication and language development well to help them to become confident talkers. For example, children confidently press buttons as they swipe pretend credit cards and talk about the cost of food, as they imagine they are shopping, and engage in meaningful discussions with her.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is affectionate and attentive to children's individual needs. She effectively helps children to develop their confidence in social situations and gain awareness of the world around them. For example, children enjoy visits to the park and places of interest. They discuss road safety and learn how to keep themselves safe. Children are independent and concentrate well. For example, they eagerly do things for themselves, such as helping to tidy up and make choices, as well as initiate their own play. The childminder actively praises children as they learn new skills. The childminder extends children's learning well. She explains the benefits of a healthy diet and the importance of sharing and caring for others. Children adopt good hygiene routines and enjoy regular fresh air.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy in their learning and gain useful skills for their future learning, including for when they move on to school. They show enthusiasm in all of their activities and are eager to learn. Children are keen to participate in activities and follow instructions well. Children develop creativity through singing rhymes as they play. Children are eager to learn and have good levels of motivation.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 130409 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1089414 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2000 and lives in Watford, Hertfordshire. She operates all year round, Monday to Friday from 7.45am to 6.15pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year- old children. She holds a degree in primary education.

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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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