Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date 31 August 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n Children are happy, settled and enjoy their time with the childminder. The childminder skilfully supports children's social and emotional development. For example, she uses regular praise and encouragement to help to build their self-esteem. n The childminder knows children well. She uses her observation and assessments accurately to identify what children need to learn next. She plans exciting and enjoyable activities for children and supports their ongoing progress in learning. n Children behave very well. They have good social skills and are kind to each other. They learn to use good manners and know the behaviour expected of them. The childminder is a positive role model. For instance, she gently reminds children to share and be considerate of others. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder encourages a two-way flow of communication with parents. She shares information about their child's care and

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The provision is good

learning effectively. Furthermore, she seeks their input and provides ideas for them to support their child's development at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Occasionally, the childminder does not fully extend children's ideas to enhance their thinking skills and promote even higher levels of challenge in their learning. n At times, the childminder does not always make the most of spontaneous opportunities to extend children's emerging awareness of mathematical ideas, especially counting and sorting.

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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 extend children's ideas to enhance the level of challenge in their learning even further n build on opportunities to extend children's mathematical awareness, especially with regard to counting and sorting.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector took a tour of the areas the childminder uses for children. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. She keeps up to date with safeguarding issues and guidance from the local authority. The environment is safe and secure and she keeps close supervision of children at all times. The childminder seeks the views of parents and children to help her review her provision and identify ways in which she could improve further. She communicates with other childminders to update her skills. The childminder understands the importance to build on her professional development. For example, she recently updated her training relating to reorganising her resources so children can extend their play and supporting children's learning and development to help children's good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. She interacts with children effectively to help them to develop and use their emerging speaking skills as they play and learn. For example, the childminder encourages babies to open and close boxes as she says the words. The childminder uses resources within her local community well. For example, visits to the zoo, farms, local parks and playgroups enhance children's learning experiences. The childminder closely observes children's achievements and provides good support for their next steps in learning. For instance, she helps babies to develop and use their physical skills as they move from crawling to walking. The childminder encourages children's imaginations as they pretend to cook and prepare meals. Children enjoy pretending to cook imaginary meals with cereal, a wide variety of small-world play food, pots, pans and spoons.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder contributes to children's good social and emotional development. She is sensitive to the needs of children in her care. For example, she gives cuddles and reassurance when children seek her out when in the presence of unfamiliar adults. The childminder gathers detailed information about children from the start and works well in partnership with parents. For example, they share children's achievements and routines from home and the setting regularly. This helps to assure continuity of care. Children enjoy using resources that reflect diverse communities. This helps them to notice and understand similarities and differences between themselves and others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Babies show increasing confidence as they practise physical skills, such as standing unaided. They clap their hands in enjoyment as they hear favourite songs. Babies develop the small-hand muscles they will need to make marks or write as they attempt to complete interactive puzzles and pour and scoop cereal into different-sized containers. Babies begin to develop good communication and language skills. For example, they babble and gesture to make their needs known. Children learn a good range of skills that prepares them well for the next stages in their learning, ready for their move on to school or nursery.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499604 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10067330 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 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Hemel Hempstead in Hertfordshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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Registers

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