Childminder EY361596

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 July 2018 10 November 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 Relationships between the childminder and the children are exceptional. Children seek support from the childminder and thoroughly enjoy involving him in their play.  Parents appreciate the highly effective way that the childminder and his co-childminder work together. Parents offer plenty of praise for the kindness and care their children consistently receive.  Children have good opportunities to develop their speaking and listening skills. Children are making very good progress in their communication and language development.  Teaching methods are varied. The childminder effectively supports children's learning. He balances the adult input with lots of opportunities for children to try things for themselves.  The childminder works in very close partnership with the local school. He ensures that school staff can visit his setting to see the children and discuss their attainment before they start school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is working with another registered childminder and does not always get as involved as possible in the ongoing assessment of children's learning.  The childminder has not explored continuous professional development opportunities to improve his good teaching skills to an even higher 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 involvement in monitoring children's progress and assessment of their learning  explore opportunities for continual professional development to build further on the already good teaching skills.

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Inspection activities

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

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder keeps up to date with safeguarding training. He is clear about the possible signs that children may be at risk of harm. The childminder knows what action to take to protect children. The childminder takes care to check the safety of the home and garden, completing regular risk assessments. He makes sure there are no hazardous items in children's reach and that the back gate in the garden is securely bolted. The childminder works with his co-childminder to plan new activities for the children. He tries to find ways to improve children's experiences. The childminder works in partnership with parents and other early years settings that children attend.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder skilfully supports children's play. He listens carefully to what children say and uses what he hears to help him decide on the questions to ask or to make pertinent suggestions for what to try next. When making animals shapes with the play dough and cutters, the childminder encourages children to look closely at the dough. He asks if they have made it big enough to fit the cutter. This helps children to think about the task and to use their ability to compare shapes and sizes. Children thoroughly enjoy building with some of the interesting small-world construction toys. The childminder provides additional resources. He is responsive to children's changing needs as they play. He adapts the activities and experiences, to help children maintain their interest and continue their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children's behaviour is exemplary and they quickly learn valuable skills that help them to stay safe. The childminder makes highly effective use of the local area to enhance children's opportunities for learning about the natural world. Children spend lots of time outdoors playing in the fresh air. They are extremely active. Children enjoy ball games that support them to develop excellent body awareness and hand-to-eye coordination. The childminder supports children very effectively to develop a positive sense of themselves. He helps to build their confidence, praising them for using new words to describe their actions. The childminder helps children understand the importance of hygiene and a healthy diet in keeping them well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are prepared for the next stage in their education, such as school. Children quickly become independent and capable of managing tasks for themselves. They easily identify small groups of objects by quantity, showing their awareness of number values and counting sequences. Children follow instructions and are generally eager to 'have a go' at all that is on offer. They demonstrate a positive attitude to learning. Children make good progress from their starting points.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY361596 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1104667 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. He operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3 and receives funding for the early education of two-, three- and four-year-old children. He works with his wife, who is also a registered childminder.

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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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