Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 June 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 recognises what children like to do and she provides good opportunities for them to be imaginative.  The childminder encourages children's speech and language. For example, she regularly reads stories to children and asks open-ended questions that provide good opportunities for them to think further. Children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder follows a programme of professional development, which includes regular research. This helps her to keep up to date with legislative changes.  The childminder supports children's personal, social and emotional development, with regular praise and reassurance. Children demonstrate that they are happy and settled.  Children learn about people and communities around them. The childminder plans activities and experiences that reflect and value the diversity of children's experiences.  Partnerships with other settings are good. The childminder encourages regular

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This provision is good

communication with nursery teaching staff to support young children. This promotes consistency of children's care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide enough opportunities for children to develop an interest in technology.  Sometimes, the childminder does not reinforce children's growing awareness of how good hygiene practices contribute to their health.

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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 to develop their interest in technology  strengthen opportunities for children to learn about the importance of good hygiene and how it links to their health.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household.  The inspector observed an adult-led story and evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  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

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder attends child protection training to ensure that she is consistently aware of how to protect the children in her care. The childminder is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse and she knows the procedure to follow if she has concerns about children's welfare. Partnerships with parents are strong. The parents speak highly of the childminder. She warmly welcomes them into her home. The childminder promotes daily communication, which encourages parents to discuss children's development and extend their learning at home. The childminder evaluates her setting and her practice to secure continuous improvement. She reflects on planned and spontaneous activities so that she can continually provide opportunities for children to make good progress and improve her teaching.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The qualified childminder plans a range of activities and experiences that stimulates and engages children. She completes regular observations and identifies children's next steps in learning. The childminder uses this information to plan suitably challenging activities. For example, she provides young children with more challenging tasks as they build with a range of bricks and construction resources. Her interaction with children is effective. Children communicate confidently and express their own thoughts and ideas during their play. Children make decisions about the games they play and include the childminder in their role play. The childminder promotes good opportunities for children to be independent. For example, she stores a variety of toys and activities so that children can access them. This helps children to choose activities that interest them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well. The childminder is a good role model. She speaks to children in a calm and kind manner, and she encourages them to cooperate and to work things out for themselves. This promotes opportunities for children to learn about what is and what is not acceptable behaviour. Children have good opportunities to enjoy fresh air and be active. They explore the outside area on a daily basis and enjoy opportunities, such as visiting a range of local parks. This supports children to develop their balance and climbing skills. The childminder provides children with a healthy, nutritious diet of fresh food that includes opportunities for them to choose their favourite meals.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making effective progress in their learning, given their starting points and capabilities. They are acquiring the key skills they need to be ready for school or their future learning. Children enjoy activities, such as making music with a wide range of instruments from around the world. This helps them to develop their creative skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY497269 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1037580 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 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 Hemel Hempstead. She operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant 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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