Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 March 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

 Children's understanding of healthy lifestyles and why they need to develop these is promoted well. For example, the childminder consistently encourages children to follow hygiene routines, such as washing their hands after outside play and before mealtimes.  The childminder supports children's personal, social and emotional development with regular praise. Children show kindness towards each other. For example, they offer their friends a piece of fruit during snack time and wait patiently for their turn with toys.  Children's progress and achievements are good. The childminder uses opportunities, such as story time, to increase children's communication and language development. For example, she introduces new words and repeats them regularly to ensure children understand.  Children's safety is promoted well. The childminder supports children to develop a good understanding of personal safety and risks. For example, she encourages children to

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This provision is good

learn about using equipment properly, while manoeuvring bicycles and other wheeled toys around the garden.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not give enough thought to adapting activities so that children of different ages can be fully involved when taking part in planned activities together.  The childminder does not make the very best use of the outside area to encourage children who prefer to learn outside.

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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

 enhance opportunities for children of different ages to become deeply involved in planned activities  make better use of information from assessments to improve opportunities for the outdoor provision for children who prefer to learn outside.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed an adult-led activity and evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through discussion during the inspection and she reviewed their written feedback provided.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the procedures to follow to protect children in her care. She has a wide range of comprehensive policies and procedures, and the required contact details of professionals if she has a concern about children's welfare. The childminder develops good relationships with parents, carers and other professionals. She promotes regular opportunities for sharing information and supports parents to extend their children's learning at home. For example, the childminder writes an informative daily diary. She shares children's learning profiles to support parental knowledge about what their children are doing and where they are making progress. Parent feedback is very positive and parents say that their children are happy. The childminder is proactive in evaluating her setting and extending her professional development. She attends a range of courses and

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

online programmes to develop her knowledge and understanding. This helps her to continually assess her setting and improve her teaching.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes regular observations of children. She identifies their next steps in learning and integrates these into activities that interest them. The childminder plans a wide range of activities and experiences that incorporate specific themes. She includes a range of cultural and traditional festivals, and other special events, into the activities children take part in. This supports children to improve their skills and to develop a broader understanding of the wider world. The childminder uses all opportunities to promote children's mathematical development. For example, she encourages children to look at the size and shapes of the bricks they use to build a tower, while introducing a wide range of mathematical language, such as 'on top of' and 'behind', into their play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's health is supported effectively and they have daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise. The childminder follows her policies and procedures well and deals with incidents and accidents professionally and appropriately. This means children's care and well-being is promoted well. Children develop strong bonds and attachments with the childminder and demonstrate that they are happy and settled. Close friendships with other minded children are formed and children play cooperatively together. Children eat a wide range of healthy snacks and meals. The childminder provides opportunities for children to taste new foods, taking into account their individual dietary needs. Children behave well. The childminder is a good role model, promoting effective use of manners and praising children appropriately for their efforts. This raises children's self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making effective progress in their learning given their starting points and capabilities. They are acquiring the key skills they need for future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494403 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1030556 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Welwyn Garden City. She operates Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6.30pm, all year round, 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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