Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 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

 All children make good progress in all areas of development. They learn to cooperate and care for each other. Children have great respect for each other. The childminder's gentle, caring approach ensures that children feel secure and settle quickly at the start.  Children develop a love of books and reading, retelling familiar stories and predicting what will happen next. They use their imaginations well in developing role-play ideas. For example, children discuss what foods are healthy as they pretend to prepare a picnic for the childminder. Children receive good preparation for the next stages in their learning and for starting school.  The childminder works well with parents to find out about the children's starting points. She accurately checks all areas of development and ensures that she plans activities that enable children to take the next steps in their learning.  The childminder shows commitment and dedication to providing good standards of care

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This provision is good

and learning for children. She regularly works alongside local authority development workers and other childminders to share best practice and drive improvements forward.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, when children are engaged in play, their learning is interrupted or over- directed by the childminder, hindering them from further extending their thinking skills.  The childminder does not provide a wide enough range of opportunities for children to learn consistently about cultures and communities other than their own.

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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

 give children further opportunities to extend their own learning and build on their thinking skills  provide more opportunities for children to learn about cultures and communities other than their own.

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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 took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Continual professional development has had a positive impact on the quality of care and teaching the childminder provides. In addition, the childminder has increased her awareness surrounding child protection and understands how to report any concerns about children's welfare. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments, in and out of the setting, to ensure children are always safe. She encourages children to tidy up throughout the day to develop their awareness of hazards. The childminder has developed effective partnerships with teachers and other settings children attend. She promotes continuity of care and learning for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is an experienced and well-qualified practitioner. The quality of her teaching is good. The childminder enables children to develop their problem-solving skills when deciding which play food can fit into a toy toaster, through effective questioning and making suggestions. She uses commentary and a range of good questions to help promote children's communication and language development. For example, as children dress up, she introduces new words, such as 'sparkly wedding dress' and 'sharp and scaly', when describing a dragon costume. Children have regular opportunities to develop the muscles in their upper body and build on their physical development. For example, young children happily transport sand, using their hands and spoons, from the sand box to the water tray. Older children pour water from large watering cans into the water tray.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming and safe environment for children in which to learn. Children develop strong relationships with her and other minded children. High levels of care are provided and children are supervised well at all times. The childminder involves parents to help further develop their awareness of their children's learning and development. For example, she provides parents with useful information about the early years foundation stage. The childminder promotes children's physical well-being effectively. Children understand the importance of good hygiene practices throughout the day, showing growing independence in their self-help skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They are motivated learners who concentrate well during activities and are well prepared for their next stages in learning. Children confidently use mathematical language. They have a good understanding of volume, capacity and size, which they demonstrate in their play. For example, they estimate and measure how much water they will need to fill the water tray. Children of all ages show strong social skills, learning to cooperate and negotiate with others as they play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY501117 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1055400 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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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 Berkhamsted, in Hertfordshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years degree.

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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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