Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 June 2018 25 October 2012

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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 children have a good relationship with the childminder who knows them well. Daily care routines are flexible and follow the needs of the individual children. Children are well cared for.  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 and enjoy visits to the library, shops and park to enhance their learning.  The childminder provides a wide range of activities that covers all areas of learning and development and meets the differing abilities of the children.  Methods of teaching are good. The childminder uses careful questioning and engages in discussion during activities to extend children's knowledge and their communication skills. Children make good progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make full use of her good assessments of children's development to monitor their progress rigorously and identify precise next steps for their learning, to help them make even better progress.  The childminder's professional development is not yet specifically focused on raising the quality of her teaching to an outstanding level.

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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

 extend the use of information gained from assessments to monitor children's progress even more closely and identify precise next steps in their learning  build on plans for professional development to identify ways to help raise the quality of teaching to an outstanding level.

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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 and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the parents' views through written feedback provided on the day.  The inspector had a tour of all 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. Self-evaluation is effective. Children's and parents' views form an integral part of the process. Recently the childminder has introduced a new method of how she shares information about the children's daily activities with the parents. New daily diaries enable her to share additional information about activities and how they link to the curriculum. This has enhanced communication between the childminder and home. Further information on children's achievements at home is shared, providing a consistent approach to their learning. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder implements rigorous procedures to ensure that children are cared for in a safe environment.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the children's development, and she knows exactly what they can do. She skilfully plans activities, offering different resources to the children, depending on their stage of learning. This helps to ensure that all children are challenged and motivated to learn. Children learn about early science during water play. For example, they learn about floating and sinking, and the impact water has on their toys. They also learn how to operate simple equipment as they explore vehicles that need to be switched on to move. The childminder has good relationships with the parents who speak highly of her.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model to the children. She calmly deals with all children's behaviour in a positive manner, explaining the impact and the desired behaviours. Children understand rules and boundaries and behave well. They display lovely manners and are kind and show affection to each other. Children learn how to care for others. They wash toy dolls, learning how to be gentle. There is an effective settling-in procedure in place that ensures that all children settle quickly. Children are happy and confident in the childminder's home. She has a calm but fun nature and children seek her out to share activities. The childminder supports children through changes in their lives effectively, such as a new sibling or move to school, through play. This helps to prepare them for the next stage in their life.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making 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. Children become independent. They take on roles and responsibilities in the childminder's home that teach them skills for the future. For example, children help to set up and tidy away activities, and put out their lunch boxes for mealtimes. Children learn early numeracy skills through play. For example, they learn to count and recognise numbers as they build with bricks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY375419 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1133625 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 October 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Croxley Green, in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, 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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Telephone number

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