Childminder EY369077

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 June 2018 18 September 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 understands the benefits to children when she works in partnership with other settings they may attend. She shares development information with them and also plans activities in her home that complement children's learning at nursery. This contributes to the good progress children make.  The childminder helps children to appreciate the natural world. For example, on walks in the local community, she encourages them to listen to running water, look at birds on the ground and look up at the leaves on trees.  The childminder provides children with many opportunities to enhance their physical development. When babies are learning to walk, she makes sure they have space to crawl and to push toys around the room. They enjoy exploring at different heights, such as when they pull themselves up to standing and cruise around furniture.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of professional development opportunities to help raise the quality of teaching and children's learning to a high level.  The childminder does not gain the most relevant feedback on her practice from parents, to reflect more precisely on their views.

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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

 explore a broader range of ways to enhance professional development to help raise the quality of teaching even higher  find more-effective ways to gain the views of parents on the services offered, to enhance the evaluation of practice even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder teaching the children during planned activities and free play, and discussed the learning that was taking place with her.  The inspector looked at the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector accompanied the childminder and children on a walk in the local community.  The inspector looked at children's development and assessment records, and sampled a range of other documents, including the safeguarding policy.  The inspector spoke to parents and took into account the written views of others, and discussed the childminder's reflections on her practice with her.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows how to recognise signs that children may be at risk of harm and what action to take to help protect their safety or welfare. In addition, she knows how to respond appropriately should any allegations be made against herself or another household member. The childminder reflects on some aspects of her practice and seeks ways to develop the service she offers. For example, she has made her living room into a safe place for the younger children to play. Older children know to keep toys with small pieces in the playroom as they are choking hazards to babies. The childminder regularly networks with other childminders. This provides her with opportunities to engage in professional discussions, offer each support and share good practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children as they engage in activities and this helps her to identify their individual interests and what they need to learn next. She uses this knowledge to provide further activities that support children's overall good progress. For example, she provides a wide range of cause-and-effect toys for babies to explore. They quickly work out how to press buttons to make music. They move their bodies in response and watch the flashing lights with interest. The childminder promotes children's literacy development well. For example, she provides a wide range of books for them to use for enjoyment and from which to gain information.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children show their secure attachments to the childminder and regularly seek her out for cuddles and reassurance. She ensures children's individual needs are met, such as quickly recognising when they need changing or are tired and need to sleep. Visits to toddler groups enable children to socialise with larger numbers of children and this helps to support their social development. The childminder builds strong partnerships with parents. They state their children are happy, settle well and quickly feel secure in her care. The childminder provides many opportunities for children to practise their physical skills. For example, they play in the garden and regularly visit woodlands where children have opportunities for walking and exploring the natural environment. The childminder feels these activities are good ways to promote children's healthy lifestyles.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are developing effective skills they need to aid their future learning and the eventual move to school. Young children are inquisitive and keen to explore. For example, they work out how to put balls down tubes and watch with interest as the balls roll on the floor. Older children enjoy learning about different aspects of the world. The childminder recently acquired eggs form a local farmer. The children thoroughly enjoy the experience of keeping the eggs warm, watching chicks hatch and learning how to care for them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY369077 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1104741 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 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008 lives in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. She operates all year round from 7.15am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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