Welman, Brenda Irene

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 June 2018 4 March 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 helps children to develop their independence in a variety of ways. For example, younger children are given the time they need to put on their shoes. Children help prepare their snacks, are given choices and encouraged to voice their preferences.  The childminder has developed effective partnerships with parents to support children's care and learning. She regularly discusses children's progress with parents and shares ideas and resources to support their learning at home.  Parents comment that the childminder helps their children to build their confidence. Children are keen to attend the setting and are settled and happy. They form close bonds with the childminder and other minded children.  Children's speech and language development is promoted well. Children copy and repeat words that the childminder introduces to them to build their vocabulary. The childminder effectively supports children who are learning English as an additional

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This provision is good

language, such as through the use of visual cues.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder provides children with a variety of healthy snacks, there are missed opportunities to teach children about healthy eating.  At times, the childminder moves children on from activities before they have fully finished exploring their current activity to their satisfaction.

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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

 provide more opportunities for children to learn about the importance of healthy lifestyles, including healthy eating choices  allow children the time they need to explore activities fully before moving them on to further experiences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home that she uses for childminding.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and training, and the suitability of all household members.  The inspector discussed the childminder's improvement plans and safeguarding procedures. She looked at a range of documents, including children's records.  The inspector observed and discussed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She took account of comments in feedback given by a number of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the procedures to follow if she has a concern about the welfare of a child. She knows when to report any such concern to the relevant authorities. The childminder is aware of her responsibilities to inform Ofsted of any important changes, for example, changes to adults living in the house. The childminder has attended training to ensure she remains compliant with recent changes to legislation. She ensures her knowledge remains current through a variety of ways, including continuing her professional development and networking with other childminders. The childminder regularly reviews and evaluates her practice. After recent feedback from parents, the childminder has developed her displays to include children's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Overall, the well-qualified childminder understands how to support children's development. She provides a variety of activities and outings to support their learning. Children are engaged in their play and are keen to take part in activities. The childminder has planned the environment so that children can access and explore resources independently. During an activity, children enjoy scooping colourful rice and pasta with pots, scoops and diggers. The childminder shows them how to use large tweezers to pick up the pasta. She encourages and praises children as they learn new skills, helping them to try again and develop a good attitude to learning. The childminder naturally introduces early mathematical concepts, such as counting and developing children's understanding of size. She supports consistency in children's learning when they also attend other settings.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder reminds children of her expectations for their behaviour. Children listen carefully to the childminder, behave well are kind to their friends. For example, they ask each other questions and independently choose to play music and dance together. Children benefit from regular fresh air and exercise. Children enjoy planting seeds in the garden and learn how to care for plants. The childminder teaches children how to look after themselves, such as to wash their hands after playing outside and before eating. She reminds children to tidy up regularly so they do not trip over toys. The childminder provides a variety of resources and experiences to help children learn about diversity.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress from their starting points, including those who speak English as an additional language and those who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. The childminder uses any additional funding well to support children's needs. Children develop the skills they need for school. For example, children learn to use scissors with control and practise writing their names. Children develop their physical skills. They learn how to take turns and play with others. Children are prepared for school, or the next stages of their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY402602 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1102230 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 4 March 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, excluding 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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