Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date 5 October 2018 Previous inspection date 26 October 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 is warm, welcoming and caring. She is a very good role model, treating children with kindness and respect. Children form close relationships with her and show their affection for her, helping to support their emotional well-being. n The quality of teaching is good and sometimes outstanding. The childminder provides children with stimulating and exciting activities, indoors and outdoors. This helps them to make good progress in their learning and development. n Children develop a love of books with the childminder. They show interest and enthusiasm for stories and rhymes, especially when the childminder uses story props and finger puppets. n Children are provided with a wide range of activities to stimulate their curiosity. For example, when visiting the woods, they enjoy looking for insects and their habitats. Children make dens, pick blackberries for jam and collect leaves for printing.

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The provision is good

n The childminder builds very good partnerships with parents. They are very happy with the care their children receive. The childminder also works closely with other settings children attend to further support continuity in their care and learning. n The cultural diversity of the children is respected and valued. Children who speak English as an additional language are effectively supported. They quickly gain the skills they need to communicate effectively.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The systems to monitor and track children's progress are not yet precise enough to ensure children are making the best possible 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 develop further the systems for monitoring and tracking children's progress to ensure the highest learning outcomes for all children.

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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 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 suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through questionnaires and the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder's practice is very well organised. She works closely with her assistant and they are fully committed to providing high-quality care and education for the children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have a very good understanding of their role in safeguarding children and the procedures to follow should they have any concerns about a child's welfare. They keep up to date with changes in legislation and have all completed recent training. The childminder ensures that her assistant understands the policies and procedures to promote children's safety and welfare. They are aware of their duty to prevent children from being drawn into extreme views and teach them to have respect for each other. The childminder is committed to further developing her provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a wide range of high-quality toys and resources. These are stored very well in the playroom, enabling children to make choices in their play. The childminder is interested in what children say and uses all opportunities to promote their communication and language development. She introduces new words and provides a running commentary as children play. Children are encouraged to develop their number language, such as counting as they climb the stairs. The childminder uses children's favourite stories and rhymes very effectively to develop their literacy and numeracy skills. For example, she encourages children to use props when they sing about two little birds.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder actively promotes British values. She is a good role model and encourages children to share, be polite and behave well. Children are frequently praised for their efforts, which clearly promotes their confidence and self-esteem. The childminder encourages good handwashing routines and ensures that children have daily opportunities to enjoy fresh air and exercise. She promotes healthy eating and provides children with nutritious snacks and meals. Children begin to learn about helping others as they take part in charity events. The childminder plans activities to learn about different cultures. Parents are often involved, such as providing food from their home country for children to taste.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and benefit from teaching that meets their individual needs. They learn to be part of a group, understand rules and show respect for the feelings and choices of others. Children are beginning to build friendships with each other. They are able to communicate appropriately for their stage of development and play happily alongside each other. Children develop their early writing skills well with paint brushes, crayons and chalks. They enjoy their time with the childminder and are developing key skills ready for future learning and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY483700 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10063647 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 - 7 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 15 Date of previous inspection 26 October 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Knebworth. She operates all year round from 6.45am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She works with an assistant and provides funded early years education for two-, three- and four-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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Registers

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