Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 June 2018 7 July 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

 Since her last inspection, the childminder has developed very good partnerships with parents and other settings that children attend. This helps to ensure a consistent and complementary approach to children's learning that promotes their good progress.  Children develop very strong attachments with the childminder in this home-from-home environment. They look to her for support when needed and enjoy cuddling up with her to look at books.  The childminder promotes children's communication and language development extremely well. She successfully engages them in conversations about things that interest them. The childminder provides a clear running commentary about what children are doing and helps them to learn new words in context.  Parents describe the childminder as being 'passionate about her role'. They talk about how she takes their children on trips to local parks and groups. Parents say that their

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This provision is good

children have thrived in the childminder's care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the best possible use of the initial information she gathers on entry to fully support children's precise learning needs from a very early stage.  On occasion, the childminder steps in too quickly during children's activities to redirect their learning. She does not always allow them sufficient time to persevere at tasks and work things out for themselves.

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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

 use the information gathered when children first start to plan even more precisely for their individual learning needs from a very early stage  support children more effectively to develop their skills in perseverance and independent learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and checked evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector interacted with children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through the feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder regularly updates her safeguarding training. This helps to ensure that she is able to recognise and respond appropriately to the potential indicators of abuse. The childminder is also aware of the possible signs that a child may be at risk of being exposed to extreme ideas. The childminder identifies and either minimises or removes potential risks to children in her home and on outings. Parents are provided with information to help them understand how the childminder operates her service. The childminder evaluates the quality of her setting and uses important feedback from parents and children to help her make decisions about ongoing improvements. The childminder has completed a wide range of training opportunities that help to improve her knowledge, understanding and practice. This has positive outcomes for the children she cares for.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder frequently observes and assesses each child's progress and is aware of their current interests and next steps in learning. She uses this information to help her plan a stimulating environment for children. The childminder tracks children's progress closely. This helps her to identify any areas where a child may need extra support. Gaps in children's learning are minimised or closed wherever possible. Children learn how to care for living things, which in turn helps them to discover where some food comes from. They are eager to engage in conversation about a strawberry that disappeared from their plant. The childminder successfully uses demonstration, to teach children how to peel a banana. Children have fun taking part in creative play opportunities. They begin to notice the marks that their paint covered hands make when pressed on to paper.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's ongoing well-being is promoted well by the childminder who ensures that she maintains a good understanding of their needs. Children's good behaviour is promoted well through clear guidance and gentle reminders. They learn how to keep themselves safe as part of the daily routine. Children listen closely and follow the childminder's instructions about how to safely negotiate a large step into the garden. Children's physical development is promoted well. They learn how to use paint brushes and competently climb on and off garden furniture as part of their game. They enjoy plenty of opportunities to develop their social skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated to learn and develop the skills needed in preparation for school. Their understanding of mathematics is supported well. Children are encouraged to learn about numbers, for example, as they listen to the childminder count pictures on the pages of a story book. Children are developing the physical, personal and emotional skills that they need for their next stage in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY294022 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1129160 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Sawbridgeworth. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a 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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