Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date 1 October 2018 Previous inspection date 13 November 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 The childminder and her assistant create a warm and welcoming environment. They form strong bonds with the children, who settle in quickly and become confident learners. n Children are motivated by well-planned activities that stimulate their imagination and understanding of the wider world. For example, children collect conkers after nature walks and use them to create their own caterpillar conkers. n Children achieve well. The childminder assesses the progress children make accurately and plans well for the next steps in their learning. n Children are well behaved. The childminder and her assistant set a good example through their gentle and considerate manner towards the children. n Relationships with parents are good. Parents feel well informed and appreciate the care and guidance the childminder provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not sharply focus her assistants' professional development on raising the quality of teaching to further enhance learning experiences for children. n On occasion, the childminder and assistants do not provide sufficient time for children to think and respond to questions and consistently extend their learning to the highest levels.

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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 reflect more precisely on practice and how to raise the quality of staff's teaching to help children to reach the highest level of learning n give older children more time to respond and consider other possible answers when asking questions to maintain a high level of thinking skills.

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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 had on children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her assistant. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living and working in the household. n The inspector spoke with the children during 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 childminder and her assistants evaluate the overall quality of their provision accurately. They are ambitious to develop further and they work well as a team. For example, the childminder has bought more resources and planned activities to support children's growing independence. The childminder monitors children's development regularly to ensure that they are making good progress. This close monitoring helps her to identify what children need to learn next and to plan activities that are suited to the child's individual needs. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Robust policies underpin the childminder's good practice and promote children's well-being and safety. Overall, the childminder has good arrangements to ensure her assistants have an up-to- date knowledge of the policies and procedures, such as child protection and the 'Prevent' duty guidance.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder creates a warm and encouraging environment where children are welcomed and are keen to play and learn. For example, children have full access to many colourful and attractive toys and books in the well-planned playroom. She helps children to settle quickly into positive routines that help them feel secure and confident. Motivating resources, such as the mark making, craft materials, construction toys and sand play stimulate children's interest and concentration when they play outdoors. The childminder and her assistants help children to learn to play and learn together. For example, they create several types of sea life creatures, after reading books and singing their favourite songs about sharks, using a good range of creative and design skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children respond well to the constant care and attention the childminder and her assistants provide. They supervise children well. Younger children form secure attachments and show they are happy and settled in the childminder's home. Older children enjoy their time with their friends. Children's behaviour is good. Clear rules and expectations support positive behaviour and children show concern for others. The childminder promotes children's knowledge and understanding of healthy lifestyles and good hygiene procedures. She helps children to make healthy choices, to try new foods and to be physically active.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop a good range of skills and attitudes to help them become ready for school and improve their achievements. Children's early reading are developed well. For example, children enjoy following the pictures in stories they know well. They express strong preferences for their favourite books. Toddlers develop their counting skills well and learn to order objects by shape, colour and size. Children are motivated and keen learners.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY292854 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10063569 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 - 5 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 13 November 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Welwyn Garden City. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She employs two assistants on a part-time basis.

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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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