Childminder in Hertfordshire

Childminder report 8 Juniper Gardens, WELWYN, Hertfordshire AL6 0XH

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Inspection date 25 September 2018 Previous inspection date 21 September 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 form strong bonds with the childminder. She has a fun nature and children respond well to her. Children squeal with delight as she plays games with them and they take part in songs with actions together. n The childminder has good relationships with the parents, they speak highly of her. There is a good two-way flow of information about children's learning between the childminder and home. This helps provide a consistent approach to learning. Children make good progress. n The childminder uses good methods of teaching to enhance children's learning. She skilfully extends learning during play by adding further resources to deepen their understanding. n Assessment of children's learning is regular and effective. The childminder has a sound knowledge of what the children can do and the next stage in their learning. Activities are enjoyable and provide the children with challenge. n The childminder provides an inspiring learning environment, indoors and outdoors. In

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The provision is good

addition, children go on regular outings to the library, toddler groups and visits the horses in a nearby field. This helps to enhance learning further.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not always give the younger children the opportunity to fully explore the outdoor area.

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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 increase opportunities for younger children to explore and extend their understanding of the world around them during outdoor play.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed activities in the setting, indoors and outdoors. n The inspector looked at samples of children's records and other documentation, including policies and procedures. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took account of parents' views through written feedback provided on the day. n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used for childminding purposes.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is committed to her own professional development. Since her last inspection she has attended many training courses. Recent training on 'developing children's confidence and self-esteem' has helped the childminder to develop the children's confidence, manage their own behaviour and feelings, and realise how much they can achieve. Self-evaluation is effective and the children and parents' views form an integral part of the process. The childminder has recently reviewed the toys and resources, and how accessible they are to the younger children. All children can now access all resources, this helps to develop independence and allows children to make choices. Safeguarding is effective, the childminder has a thorough knowledge of child protection and how to respond if she has any concerns about a child in her care. The childminder implements robust policies and procedures, and children are cared for in a

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes her own resources that are tailored to the children's interests and next stage in learning. For example, children learn early maths as they work out which balls will fit down a variety of homemade chutes. Children learn how to operate simple machinery, such as torches and the effect it has as they explore the play tent in the dark. Older children take an active role in growing various fruits in the childminder's garden. They develop an understanding of where food comes from and learn to care for living things as they water the trees and pick the ripe fruit. The childminder develops children's social skills through play. For example, she encourages the children to look for each other under a blanket and join in with action rhymes together. The childminder constantly supports children's language skills as she provides a narrative to their play, helping to extend their vocabulary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle quickly into the childminder's home. They are happy, confident and secure. The childminder communicates positively with the children, they share special time snuggling into her for comfort and younger children babble away to her during activities. She responds well to children's non-verbal communication. Children are well cared for and their needs are met. The childminder is a positive role model. She encourages the children to share and effectively helps to resolve minor conflicts. Children behave well. The childminder provides healthy meals for the children, this helps them to make healthy choices in the future.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in all areas of their learning. They achieve the milestones typical for their age. Children leave the childminder well prepared for the next stage in their learning. Children learn to be independent, they collect their shoes for outdoor play and feed themselves from a young age.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY408911 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10063621 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 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 21 September 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Welwyn, Hertfordshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a recognised childcare 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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