Childminder EY423305

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 June 2018 29 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The childminder is extremely caring towards children and meeting their personal needs is her utmost priority. She works in expert partnerships with parents to cater for children's needs and to tailor routines. Young children are nurtured and they flourish.  Children's health is promoted exceptionally well. Children benefit from nutritious meals and plenty of outdoor play. From an early age, they learn how to manage their personal hygiene, to self-feed and help during routines, such as tidying up and learning about personal safety. Children are very eager to help and are extremely confident and independent.  The highly qualified childminder maintains clear assessments of children's development and confidently identifies their next steps in learning. Children make swift progress.  Teaching is excellent. The childminder works with her co-childminder and assistants to plan interesting and challenging activities for children. For example, they engage young

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This provision is good

children in finding items from a bag and linking them to nursery rhymes. Children enjoy singing popular songs as they play with related props.  The childminder risk assesses her home and outings meticulously. She teaches children about personal safety during daily routines. Children learn to be cautious as they play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder has developed procedures to discuss children's routines with other settings that they attend, she has not yet developed methods to share information with them about children's learning and progress.

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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

 develop methods to share ongoing information about children's skills with other settings which they attend that extend continuous support to their learning.

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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 her assistants. 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, the co-childminder and the assistants attend child protection training. This helps to develop their awareness of the signs of abuse and of the steps to take should concerns about a child or adult arise. The childminder supervises her assistants' and her co-childminder's practice to ensure the good quality of teaching. The team attends ongoing training to develop its skills. The childminder is eager to continuously improve the quality of educational programmes for children and closely monitors their progress to address any gaps in their learning. Parents share their views and comment that they are extremely happy with the services provided for their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children extremely well. From their early days with her, she works with parents to promote children's learning and interests. The childminder plans an enabling learning environment for children with toys, resources and activities readily accessible. Children fully benefit from the good balance of adult-led and child-led play. For example, they choose to play with the stacking cups. The childminder interacts with them to teach them mathematical skills. Children learn to count the cups and explore which cup fits inside the other in order. The childminder interacts with children well. She promotes their learning through play. For example, children strengthen their hand muscles as they excitedly explore play dough.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children behave exceptionally well. They form extremely warm and trusting relationships with the childminder and their peers. The childminder, her co-childminder and her assistants are excellent role models. Children learn to accept each other's ideas and play together well. The childminder uses innovative strategies to help teach them about other cultures. For example, she actively uses the toy and book libraries to bring a range of resources to children. The childminder astutely teaches children about their community. For example, she creates picture books of children taking part in local outings and learning about cultures and festivals. Children thrive and develop their personal and social skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make fast progress giving their starting points in learning, including those who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. They benefit from the childminder's links with professionals working with them. Children show excellent engagement in activities. For example, young children quickly gather by the childminder as the reading session starts. They listen to her with great attention and confidently use their oral and body language to join in, repeat words and sounds. Children actively learn and explore all areas available to them. They enjoy activities indoors and outside and develop their skills across all areas of learning in preparation for nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY423305 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1131189 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 13

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 29 July 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Borehamwood. She works with a co- childminder and assistants. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status.

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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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