Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 June 2018 2 April 2014

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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 provides an exciting and stimulating environment, both indoors and outside, that supports children's development in all areas of learning. In addition, children attend weekly toddler groups, rhyme time and enjoy visits to the woods and park to enhance their learning.  Methods of teaching are good. The childminder has high expectations of the children and what they can achieve. They are encouraged to 'have a go' and they make good progress in their learning.  The childminder knows the children well. She is aware of their likes, dislikes and personal preferences. She responds attentively to babies' non-verbal communications, swiftly meeting their needs. Children are well cared for.  The childminder provides a safe environment for children to explore and play. She is aware of the children's stage of development and the hazards involved. She provides soft areas for babies who are learning to move, to ensure their safety and comfort.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is not fully successful in encouraging all parents to share information regularly about children's achievements and learning at 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 parents in sharing ongoing information about their child's development and achievements at home, to enhance children's learning experiences further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities, both inside and outdoors.  The inspector looked at samples of children's records and other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of parents' views through written feedback provided on the day.  The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used for childminding purposes.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder demonstrates a strong desire to improve continually. Evaluation of the setting is effective. Children and parents form an integral part of the process. Recently, the childminder has introduced an allotment to the outdoor area, enhancing children's understanding of growth and decay and where their food comes from. This also inspires the children to try new foods. The childminder is committed to her own professional development. Recent training on working with babies has seen the introduction of more sensory activities to develop the children's exploratory impulse and their senses. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder implements rigorous procedures to ensure that children are cared for in safe environment.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Assessment of children's learning is thorough. The childminder knows exactly what the children can do and the next stage in their learning. The childminder plans a wide variety of exciting activities that provides children with challenge and inspires them to learn. Children learn how to use and develop control over tools during a painting activity. For example, the childminder models how to use the equipment and supports children to make marks in the paint with a roller. The childminder provides a narrative to the children's play, extending their communication and language skills. She also extends their learning by slowly and sensitively adding resources, maintaining their engagement in learning. Babies make sense of the world around them through exploring musical instruments. For example, they learn about cause and affect as they shake and hit the different instruments. The childminder has a strong relationship with staff at the local pre-

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

school where children also attend. Information on children's learning is shared, providing a consistent approach to learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have formed strong bonds with the childminder. She has a very relaxed and caring nature, to which the children respond well. Children enjoy cuddles on her lap and seek her out for comfort when they are unsure of new situations. Children are happy and confident in her home. The childminder provides an effective settling-in process, tailor made to the needs of the child and their family. Children settle quickly and feel secure. The childminder is a positive role model to the children, demonstrating positive and warm interactions at all times. She praises the children for their achievements, which they respond to with beaming smiles, building their confidence and self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in all areas of their learning and development. They achieve the milestones typical for their age. Children leave the childminder's care well prepared for the next stage in their learning. They become independent, for example, babies learn to feed themselves and drink from an open cup with support.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY467472 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1102671 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 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 2 April 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Croxley Green, in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an early years 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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