Stewart, Gemma Frances

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 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 childminder encourages children's personal, social and emotional development with regular praise. Children show kindness towards each other, such as waiting patiently for their turn with toys and resources.  The childminder works effectively with parents and other professionals to support children's learning and development. She communicates and shares information appropriately. This has a positive impact on children's care and well-being, and enables children to make a smooth transition between settings.  Children are making good progress. They are motivated to learn and happily engage in planned activities. In addition to this, the childminder uses spontaneous opportunities to encourage their learning. For example, they listen to and talk about the tweeting birds they hear in the garden.  The childminder completes regular observations and updates assessments of children's progress. She encourages children's independence and she incorporates their interests

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not use all available opportunities to promote younger children's understanding of mathematics.  Sometimes, the childminder does not help children enough to explore the feel of different textures and sensory experiences.

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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 develop further their understanding of mathematics  enhance opportunities for children to become interested in different textures and sensory experiences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed an adult-led activity and evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder attends regular child protection training to ensure that she is aware of the correct procedures to follow, if she has a concern. The childminder has created a wide range of her own policies in line with legislation, which she shares with parents. This supports a consistent approach to protecting children's safety. The childminder is effective in extending her own professional development. She attends regular training and carries out her own research to improve her teaching. This ensures that she is up to date and delivering good practice. The childminder encourages parents to be involved in their children's care. For example, she sends books of interest home for children to enjoy with their parents. This supports parents to extend their children's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are happy and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure. The childminder's good quality of teaching supports children to make independent choices. She plans a wide range of activities and experiences that incorporates children's interests and next steps in learning. Children engage for long periods of time at their chosen activities. They are motivated and confident to explore the outside area and enjoy their snack in the willow tree den. The childminder promotes opportunities for children to develop their early writing skills. For example, young children use large chunky chalks to create their own shapes and marks. The childminder supports children to develop a good understanding of equality and difference. She provides resources, which include a range of books that reflects the diversity of children's backgrounds and experiences.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is an effective role model. She speaks to children in a calm manner and she is attentive to children's needs. The childminder shares her behaviour management policy and expectations with parents, during the settling-in period. She supports children to learn about the importance of sharing and taking turns, and encourages children to respect the views of others. Children behave well. They learn about the importance of healthy lifestyles. Children follow appropriate routines and eat a range of healthy, balanced food each day. They have daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise and use the covered outside area with interest, whatever the weather.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress and gaining the necessary skills to be ready for school or the next stage of their learning. The childminder is aware of children's starting points and capabilities, and she supports them very well. Children develop their imaginations and create their own games with small-world resources, which the childminder joins in with.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY486917 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1110877 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Potters Bar. She operates all year round from 8am 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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