Childminder in Welwyn Hatfield

Childminder report 20 Thistle Grove, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire AL7 4AN

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Inspection date 21 September 2018 Previous inspection date 6 October 2014

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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 The childminder provides an inclusive environment that helps all children to make good progress in their learning. She works closely with parents to help promote and maintain children's good health. The childminder supports children to learn good hygiene practice, such as cleaning their teeth after meals. n Children develop firm bonds with the childminder. Older children enjoy spending time with the childminder playing games. Younger children take time out of their play to check in with her from time to time. n Parents talk about how the childminder provides a 'fun and safe environment' for children. They describe how excited their children are to see the childminder each morning. Parents say that the food the childminder provides 'looks tasty'. n The childminder holds informal discussions with parents to find out how they feel about the service she provides. She also listens to children and reviews her own practice. The

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The provision is good

childminder uses this information to help her make decisions about future improvements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not always make the most effective use of assessments to focus precisely on what children need to do next to help them make even better progress. n The childminder's training and professional development is not consistently focused on building specific skills to raise the quality of her teaching even further.

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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 make more effective use of assessments to inform planning and increase the potential for children to make rapid progress n extend the use of more targeted professional development opportunities to strengthen existing knowledge and teaching skills further.

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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 had on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity 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 or working in the household. n The inspector interacted with children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of parents' views through the feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder regularly ensures that she completes recognised safeguarding training. She knows what to do if she has any concerns about the children in her care. The childminder keeps updated about any national safeguarding changes. She completes risk assessments of her home and any outings into the local community. This helps her to identify any potential risks and minimise them. The childminder asks parents for detailed information about their children before they start. This helps her to precisely tailor care and learning to meet their needs. The childminder shares her policies and procedures with parents.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides children with activities that interest them. This helps to support them to take part in learning. Young children enjoy craft activities. They show that they are developing good physical skills when they successfully hold a pen and use controlled movements to make marks on paper. The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. She successfully engages them in conversation and when they mispronounce words she sensitively repeats them correctly. Children problem solve. They work out how to push and steer a sit and ride car on grass. This activity helps them to develop hand-to-eye coordination as well as the muscles in their legs and hands.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes children's well-being. She supports children to help them understand about sharing and taking turns. For example, when they eagerly help themselves to most of the carrot sticks. Children enjoy plenty of physical play opportunities outside in the fresh air. The childminder helps children to understand how to keep themselves safe. She offers clear explanations and gentle reminders about why it is not safe for them to stand on a chair. Children show their good understanding and respond positively to the childminder. The environment is organised so that children can help themselves to toys and activities that interest them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop independence. The childminder provides them with plenty of opportunities to do things for themselves, such as putting their boots on in preparation for playing outside. Children are engaged in play and learning and spend prolonged periods of time problem solving. For example, they learn how to move a small chair from inside, out into the garden. Children gain the skills needed for their next stage in development and eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 129186 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10059456 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 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 6 October 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Welwyn Garden City. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Tuesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder is registered to work with an assistant. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for three-year-old children.

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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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