Childminder in Hertfordshire

Childminder report 1 Fuller Way, Croxley Green, RICKMANSWORTH, Hertfordshire WD3 3PL

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Inspection date 27 September 2018 Previous inspection date 17 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 supports children well to extend their vocabulary. She provides children with a wide range of relevant language and new words which relates well to the activities in which they are involved. n Children enjoy a variety of opportunities to learn. The childminder provides them with a broad range of activities and resources which supports them to explore all of the areas of learning. n The childminder works hard to keep parents informed about their children's learning and development. She works with them effectively to identify and address any potential issues that may hinder their children's learning, to ensure that all children make good levels of progress. n Children form strong relationships with the childminder. She provides them with a welcoming environment and they are confident to turn to her if they need support or comfort. n The childminder supports children to develop their confidence and independence well.

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The provision is good

She gives them clear guidance and instructions so that they can practise skills for themselves. They are well prepared for completing tasks independently when they start school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not consistently make best use of the information gained from her assessments to support children's learning fully and help them make rapid progress.

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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 enhance the systems used for assessing children's development further to support them to make accelerated progress in their learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the property used for childminding and considered their suitability. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed an activity led by the childminder and considered the impact of the teaching on children's learning. n The inspector looked at emails and messages from parents and took their views into consideration. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including children's assessment records, policies and the childminder's qualification certificates.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of the process to follow if she has concerns about a child in her care. She works with other professionals effectively, such as class teachers. She is confident in sharing ideas and suggestions with them to maximise children's opportunities to learn. The childminder values the importance of ensuring that her training is up to date. She makes good use of regular opportunities to meet with childminders and share good practice. These opportunities also support children to develop their social skills with others. The childminder regularly reviews her practice to ensure outcomes for children remain good.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children in her care well. She gains relevant information from parents when their children start with her. This supports her to identify what children can already do for themselves. Children develop their knowledge of shapes well. They correctly identify triangles and squares as they complete an activity with the childminder. The childminder skilfully extends their learning further. For instance, she encourages the children to compare the height of towers they create to their own height. The childminder revisits children's previous experiences with them and links these to their current learning. For example, children use the leaves and conkers they collected on a recent walk as they play in the tray outside.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gives clear explanations to children about the importance of following rules. She is compassionate, helping them to understand what might happen if they do not listen. The childminder provides children with a range of healthy meals and snacks. Children enjoy participating in activities that help them to learn about different cultures. For example, they make paper lanterns, helping them to develop their understanding of Chinese New Year. The childminder meets the children's needs well. For instance, she recognises when children are becoming tired and gently supports them to settle for a sleep. The childminder supports children positively to take turns, such as when they turn the pages in a book while she reads them a story.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are well prepared for the next stage in their learning. Babies practise picking up their cups and drinking independently, which helps them to develop their hand-to-eye coordination. Older children act as positive role models to the babies. For example, they share their toys with them and keenly show them how things work. Children create dough models and use their imaginations to describe what they have made. Babies enjoy exploring a range of textures. For instance, they play with the objects in the sensory basket, feeling and looking at each one in turn with interest.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY356906 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10063596 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 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 17 November 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Croxley Green in Hertfordshire. She operates all year round on Monday to Thursday, from 7.30am to 6pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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