Childminder EY495934

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 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 well-qualified childminder has a good knowledge of children's learning needs and, alongside her co-childminder and assistants, she plans engaging activities for children. For example, children are helped to develop their grip muscles and hand coordination while kneading, rolling and squeezing modelling dough. Children explore activities with great interest.  Teaching is good. The childminder promotes children's learning through play. For example, she engages young children in singing popular nursery rhymes and uses expressions, voice intonation and props well to capture their attention. Children add to their vocabulary and show great interest in singing.  The childminder is welcoming and attentive towards children. She knows them well. The childminder plans routines that meet children's needs and caters for their personal requirements. The team cares for a number of young children and their different

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This provision is good

routines and needs are accommodated well. Children settle quickly and thrive.  The childminder risk assesses the premises and outings. She ensures that children have safe environments to explore. Children learn about keeping safe through discussions during routines and play. For example, they develop awareness of others during play and learn to be careful when handling small objects and exploring outdoor equipment.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not engage with parents effectively enough to promote a highly consistent approach to children's learning between the setting and home.

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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

 engage even further in sharing information with parents about children's learning, to extend the support they have between the setting and home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors 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, her co-childminder and assistant. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living or working in the household.  The inspector interacted with children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her duty to protect children and ensures that those working with her are suitable. She is knows the possible signs of abuse and attends safeguarding training. The childminder understands the steps to take should concerns about a child or other adult arise. Children are safe in her care. The childminder evaluates her team's practice and ensures that all attend regular training to extend their knowledge and teaching skills. She closely monitors children's progress to narrow gaps in their learning and successfully ensures their good progress. The childminder's priority is ensuring that children are protected.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides children with access to resources and activities. From a young age, children eagerly explore their environment and demonstrate confidence in sharing their preferences. For example, they reach for the stacking cups, make sounds with them by hitting two cups together and spread them around the floor. The childminder expertly engages children in ordering the cups by size while teaching them mathematical skills. Children show great interest in learning. The childminder allows time for children to play and interacts with them to challenge their learning. For example, children access their favourite books and spend time looking at pictures and turning pages. Later, they learn to concentrate as they enjoy stories with the childminder.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder encourages healthy living. She provides nutritious snacks and meals for children and teaches them about the food they eat. Children enjoy planting, shopping and cooking activities. The childminder ensures that children have daily fresh air and opportunities to exercise. For example, children explore the childminder's garden where they run, play ball games and learn to use larger equipment safely. They take walks, visit parks and go on regular outings to learn about their local community and the natural world. The childminder and the team are role models to children and lead by example. Children learn to respect and care for each other. The childminder works with parents to support children's personal needs, overall. They behave well and are happy in her care.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and benefit from exciting activities across all areas. Children have nurturing routines, which help them to form strong bonds with the childminder, her team and peers. Children play cooperatively and show great coordination. For example, they enjoy following the instructions in action songs and have fun building with blocks together. The well-qualified childminder supports children successfully to develop their skills in preparation for nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495934 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1039452 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 18 Number of children on roll 12

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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 Borehamwood. She works with a co- childminder and assistants from her co-childminder's premises. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant 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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