Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 July 2018 10 October 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

 Children have a good relationship with the childminder. There is an effective settling in procedure that ensures children settle quickly into her home. Children are happy, confident and well looked after.  The childminder has a good relationship with the parents. They speak highly of her. Information on children's learning is shared between the childminder and home. Providing a consistent approach to learning. Children make good progress.  The childminder plans a broad range of exciting activities that cover all areas of learning. Activities are based on a weekly theme that is either chosen by the children or closely based upon their current interests.  The childminder provides an exciting and stimulating environment, 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 and park to enhance their

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide enough opportunities for children to express their own creativity during art activities, as she guides them too much with what to do.  The childminder does not have a focused programme of professional development to help raise the quality of teaching and learning to the highest 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

 allow children more freedom to express their own creativity and use their imagination during creative activities  strengthen the plans for professional development to help raise the quality of teaching and learning to the highest level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities inside and outdoors.  The inspector looked at samples of children's records and other documentation including policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of parents' views through written feedback provided on the day.  The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used for childminding purposes.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder shows a strong desire to continually improve. Self-evaluation is effective. Parent's and children's views form an integral part of the process. Recently the childminder has introduced a new method of teaching that involves activities based on a storybook. For example, after reading 'The three little pigs' children made houses out of different materials. This has enhanced their learning in all areas of development along with generating a love for books. 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

Assessment of children's learning is thorough. The childminder knows exactly what the children can do and the next stage in their learning. Resources and activities are well planned. The childminder skilfully adapts activities for differing abilities. This helps to ensure that all children are challenged and motivated to learn. Methods of teaching are good. The childminder extends children's early reading skills during child-initiated play by adding further resources that follow the children's play and enhance their learning further. Children learn early mathematics skills through games. For example, they count how many fish they have caught and who has the most during a fishing game. Children develop their understanding of the world during a craft activity. For example, they learn about where animals live and what they eat as they make animal masks.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy the company of the childminder. She has a calm nature and children enjoy snuggling with her for a story. They seek her out for reassurance when they are unsure. Children behave very well. The childminder is a good role model. She supports children to share, take turns and think about how their actions make others feel. The childminder supports children well through different stages in their life, such as starting school and potty training. For example, she reads children stories relating to their life to prepare them for change. The childminder frequently praises children, this helps to build their confidence and self-esteem. Children learn how to keep themselves safe and healthy on a hot day as they learn about sun safety and where they need to put their sun cream.

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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 wash their hands before mealtimes and learn how to put their shoes on for outdoor play. Children learn early reading skills through play. For example, they learn to recognise letters as they pretend to play shops and look at shopping lists.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY265919 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1104103 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm on a Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and 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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