Childminder in Broxbourne

Childminder report 82 Prospect Road, Cheshunt, WALTHAM CROSS, Hertfordshire EN8 9QP

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Inspection date 17 September 2018 Previous inspection date 18 August 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 Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n Children build strong attachments to the childminder. She helps them to settle in and feel safe. Children are secure, happy and independent and enjoy new learning experiences. n The childminder has good arrangements to help evaluate the effectiveness of her provision. For example, she regularly seeks the views of parents and communicates regularly with other practitioners to enhance her service. n Children gain the skills they need for school and independently manage their own personal care routines. For example, young children tidy up after play and make choices about their play. n The childminder uses her observations of children to identify the next steps in their learning. All children are developing the skills that will support their future learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n On occasions, the childminder does not extend children's understanding of mathematical vocabulary for numbers, weights or sizes. n The childminder does not consistently make a wide range of resources readily available to support children's exploration and investigative skills when playing indoors.

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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 the opportunities for children to build on their mathematical vocabulary and explore numbers, weights and sizes. n enhance opportunities for children to build on their exploration and investigation skills further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed children engaged in activities and the childminder's interaction with them. n The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including records of children's details and learning, the childminder's insurance certificate and other relevant documentation. n The inspector looked at areas of the house used for childminding purposes. n The inspector observed children's play and discussed children's learning and progress with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures, including the signs that a child may be at risk of harm from extreme views and behaviours. The childminder increases her professional development well to better support children's outcomes. For example, she completes further training and regularly meets with other childminders to discuss new and recent changes to legislation and childcare practices. The childminder has developed strong relationships with parents. She works closely with parents to help provide a consistent approach in meeting children's care and learning needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children very well. She monitors children's outcomes effectively to help identify any gaps in their progress and plan additional support to help them to catch up. Children make good progress from their individual starting points. Children's early language skills are developing well. The childminder uses opportunities to introduce new words and asking probing questions to extend their language skills even further. Toddlers identify some key letters and link words to pictures. The childminder supports and encourages young children to develop their early writing skills. For example, toddlers show good control as they carefully use pens and chalks to draw pictures on large chalkboards in the garden.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's positive behaviour effectively. Children behave well and develop good social skills. They make good friendships and are kind and considerate to others. The childminder supports children in understanding the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. For example, she encourages children to make healthy food choices and follow robust hygiene practices, such as regular handwashing. The childminder takes children on outings, such as to the park and places of interest, where they enjoy exercising and socialising with others. She supports children's social skills and physical development effectively.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for their next stage in learning, including school. They welcome and value praise for what they have done. Children are well motivated to learn. Toddlers show an interest in books and enjoy talking about their favourite animals. They confidently name them, such as 'beavers' and 'warthogs', and respond confidently to questions about their habitats.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY345211 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10063581 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 3 Date of previous inspection 18 August 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Cheshunt 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 an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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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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