Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date 22 August 2018 Previous inspection date 12 May 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder forms extremely secure attachments with children and values their unique ideas. Children settle very well and thrive in her care. n The childminder works well in partnership with parents. She obtains a wealth of information from parents when children first start. This information exchange continues with both parties liaising together to develop consistent strategies to support children's development and continued good progress. n Children's safety and welfare receive the highest priority. The childminder carries out robust checks every day to help ensure the premises are secure and the equipment is safe. n Children are becoming confident communicators and build secure foundations for future learning. The childminder uses a wide range of effective teaching strategies to develop children's speaking, listening and vocabulary skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n There are few opportunities for children to explore and investigate nature and the natural world in their learning throughout the year. n The childminder provides few opportunities for older children to develop and build on their emerging writing skills.

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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

n enhance opportunities for children to explore and investigate nature and natural resources in their learning throughout the year n extend opportunities for children to develop their emerging writing skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector viewed documentation, such as evidence of the childminder's qualifications and the suitability of household members. n The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder and children throughout the inspection. n The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector viewed areas in the property used for childminding.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder demonstrates great dedication and enthusiasm for her role. She has stringent procedures to help keep children safe at home and when visiting the local community. In addition, she knows how to identify and report concerns about children's welfare to the appropriate agencies. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder values strong partnerships with parents, who comment positively about the service she offers and how settled their children are in her care. Established partnerships with other professionals and providers help to extend the childminder's practice well. The childminder monitors the progress of all children well and checks that her teaching is consistently effective and meets the needs of all children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder teaches the children well. She understands how they learn through play and enables young children to follow their own interests. Learning is enjoyable and children are excited to join in with activities led by the childminder and those they choose for themselves. They proudly complete jigsaws independently. Young children are inquisitive and keen to explore. The childminder is skilled at supporting children's mathematical development. She constantly interacts with them and provides clues to help them think critically. Toddlers begin to understand early mathematics. They recognise different numbers and learn simple addition and subtraction, for example, as they play board games.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is an excellent role model and provides extremely clear guidance to the children about her expectations. She consistently praises and encourages them. She is extremely caring and responsive to children's individual needs. Children show that they have very good self-esteem and form exceptionally secure attachments with the childminder. They are wonderfully happy and settled in her care. The childminder promotes children's good health extremely well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain good skills to help them with their future learning, including the move to school. Toddlers are creative and learn to use their imagination successfully. For instance, they confidently share their ideas, such as pointing out 'salmon' and 'carrots' when pretending to prepare meals with a special moulding foam. Children concentrate well and develop positive attitudes to learning. They are exceptionally emotionally secure.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY346955 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10060613 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 12 May 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Abbots Langley in Hertfordshire. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Registers

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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