Childminder EY545771

Inspection date 11 September 2018 Previous inspection date 24 April 2018

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 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 The childminder has improved the provision to ensure children's safety and well-being. She has taken swift action to obtain the necessary checks on all adults in the household and has put in place contingency arrangements for when children needed to be collected from different settings at similar times. n The childminder has a secure knowledge of how children learn and provides good opportunities for them to practise and develop skills that help them with writing. n The relationships between the adults and the children are good. Children show that they feel confident in the setting and they happily interact with either of the adults. n The childminder and her assistant effectively support children to manage their behaviour. They help children to share and take turns. n Partnerships with other settings are developing well and the childminder is ready to work with the new settings that children are starting this term.

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The provision is good

n The childminder gathers useful information from parents. She uses the information well to help her plan for children's care and learning needs. n The childminder and her assistant meet regularly to review their practice and to plan for children's next steps in learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n There are few opportunities for children to develop a greater understanding of diversity and other cultures and communities. n Information for parents to help them support children's learning at home is not closely linked to children's individual learning needs.

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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 expand on the opportunities for children to gain a greater understanding of the wider community and diversity n enhance the guidance for parents on supporting children's learning at home to link it more closely to individual children's needs.

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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 indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector observed an adult-led activity and evaluated this with the childminder. n 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. n The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant have a secure understanding of how to respond and act in the event of any concerns about children. The childminder reviews her policies and recently updated details where there has been a change to legislation. The childminder and her assistant get together regularly for supervision meetings, where they evaluate practice and plan improvements to the provision for children. They both complete mandatory training and are looking at further opportunities for courses that help them to update and develop their skills. The childminder effectively tracks children's progress. She makes sure that she knows about any gaps in children's learning and how she can support children to make better progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant are good at engaging children in learning through play. They make the most of opportunities to extend children's thinking. They ask them questions that allow children to explain their thoughts and their knowledge. Both adults are enthusiastic about children's ideas and welcome children's input with planning activities and experiences. The childminder uses children's interests effectively and links these to their learning needs. For example, she helps children to develop their road safety awareness, introducing active games and craft experiences that children want to try. Children are imaginative and take great pleasure in pretend play. Children help themselves to a variety of resources that enhances their play. The childminder and her assistant observe and note children's progress and make sure that they share the information with parents.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled. They have strong bonds with trusted adults. Children follow appropriate hygiene routines that support them in developing healthy habits. The childminder provides colourful displays to support children's learning about handwashing. Children are active in the home. They enjoy walks in the fresh air to and from school and pre-school. Children have their own drink within reach, they eat regularly and enjoy sociable mealtimes. Children follow their home routines for eating and sleeping. This is especially beneficial for babies to help them settle in and to ensure they get the rest they need during the day.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They gain a secure foundation in basic skills and quickly become independent and reliable. Children proudly show their achievements, such as putting on their coats and shoes, with others. Children learn to recognise numbers in print and enjoy sharing stories and rhymes that help them to explore and use language. Children are prepared for the move on to school. They are confident and ready to try new experiences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY545771 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10077357 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 - 7 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 24 April 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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