Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 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 is welcoming and attentive towards children's needs. She tailors her practice and routines to ensure that children are comfortable. Children settle quickly in the childminder's care and form strong bonds with her.  The childminder tracks children's development to monitor their progress. She plans activities based on her knowledge of their learning needs. For example, young children learn to say names of animals and the sounds they make. The childminder sings with children and reads with them as they look at pictures of animals in books.  Teaching is good and children make steady progress. The childminder knows children's interests and plans activities that they enjoy. For example, she provides accessories for children to explore and they choose, describe and wear their favourite items. Children are excited to play with handbags and necklaces and engage well in the activity.  The childminder completes daily checks of her house and garden to ensure that

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This provision is good

children play in a safe environment. She discusses safety with children during play and routines. Children help the childminder, they learn to tidy up and to look after toys.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not gather enough information from parents about what children know and can do when they first start attending.  The childminder does not provide enough opportunities for children to learn about the diversity of people, families and communities beyond their own.

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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

 gather more information from parents about what children know and can do when they start and use this information to help plan more precisely for the next steps in children's learning from the outset  provide a wider range of opportunities to help children to learn about the diversity of people and communities beyond their own.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during the activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and of household members. She also looked at the childminder's training and qualifications certificates.  The inspector had a tour of the premises and discussed health and safety with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with children and took account of their views.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder attends safeguarding training. She knows the signs of abuse and understands the procedures to follow to make referrals should concerns about a child or other adult arise. The childminder knows her duty to protect children. She shares her policies with parents. This helps to ensure that they understand how she manages her service. The childminder takes account of parents' views and reflects on ways to continuously improve her practice. She attends training to develop her teaching skills. The childminder plans educational programmes that meet children's needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder identifies children's next steps in learning through her observations of their activities. She continuously provides them with different learning opportunities to challenge their development. For example, young children play with stacking cups and are engaged in counting how many cups they have. With the childminder's help, they stack up the cups according to their sizes. The childminder interacts well with children during play. She is creative and teaches them good language skills. For instance, children pretend to bake cupcakes in the 'home corner'. They engage in counting the cupcakes and guessing their flavours. The childminder is nurturing and praises children's achievements. Children are eager to play and spend time with her.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a positive role model for children and is kind towards them. She works well with parents to promote children's care needs and engages them in helping to identify the best strategies to support their emotional development. The childminder teaches children right from wrong and promotes age-appropriate behaviour boundaries. For example, she uses action songs to teach children about the risks associated with jumping on the sofa. Children listen to the childminder with great attention. They behave well. The childminder understands her duty to promote children's health. They enjoy nutritious meals, access drinking water and have plenty of outdoor play, exercise and fresh air.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children access resources and toys to lead their play. They benefit from opportunities to play indoors and outside. For example, children select their favourite books and take them outdoors to read with the childminder in the play tent. Their different learning styles are effectively supported and they achieve well across all areas of learning. Children learn and have fun through play. For example, they play hide and seek excitedly with the childminder in the garden. Children quickly grow in confidence and independence. They are well prepared to start nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499650 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1050471 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Borehamwood. She operates all year round from 7am until 6.30pm from 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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