Childminder in Three Rivers

Childminder report 8 Girton Way, Croxley Green, RICKMANSWORTH, Hertfordshire WD3 3QN

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Inspection date 8 October 2018 Previous inspection date 13 July 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 makes regular and accurate observations of children's progress. She communicates this progress well with the parents and other settings that the children attend. She sets relevant next steps for children, which help to support any gaps in their learning to close rapidly. n The childminder plans activities well. She carefully considers children's interests and takes their individual stages of development into consideration. Children are keen to participate in the activities on offer, and stay focused and motivated as they learn. n Children settle quickly with the childminder. She is welcoming and friendly, and this helps children to feel relaxed and safe. They turn to her confidently for support when they need help. They form strong relationships with the childminder and with the friends they make at her home. n Children are highly independent learners. They confidently complete tasks by

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The provision is good

themselves, such as when they put their shoes and coats on to go outside. Even the youngest children are able to complete tasks for themselves with little or no support. n Children are well prepared for the next stages in their learning. They make good progress from their initial starting points. The range of activities supports children to develop in all areas of their learning well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Although the childminder engages the children in conversation well, she does not consistently make the most of opportunities to develop children's vocabulary 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 continue to enhance opportunities for children to develop their vocabulary further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home and considered the suitability of the areas used for childminding. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies, risk assessments and children's learning records. n The inspector accompanied the childminder and children on a walk to the local primary school. n The inspector read messages from the parents and took their views into consideration. n The inspector observed practice and spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a strong understanding of whom to contact if she is concerned about the welfare of a child in her care. She works well with other professionals, such as schoolteachers, to support children's continuity of care and learning. She carefully considers any risks to children in her home and when they are out and about. For instance, she completes written risk assessments for the weekly childminder group that they attend, to ensure children's safety. The childminder is focused on improving her provision further and participates in various professional development opportunities. She values parents' opinions on the service that she provides. She shares ideas with them to support their children's learning at home. She takes children on regular trips to enhance children's learning even further. For example, they explore the wider community when they visit the woods and

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

investigate the different footprints they find.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts very positively with the children. She points to each word in the story as she reads, which helps them to understand that words have meaning. The childminder supports toddlers with their early counting skills. For example, she counts the number of puzzle pieces left on the carpet while toddlers watch with interest. The childminder supports children to develop their dexterity and their hand-to-eye coordination. She skilfully adapts activities depending on the individual stages of development for each child. She links children's current learning experiences to past learning, such as when she talks about the red apples she is preparing for their snack being similar to the ones they read about in the story earlier in the day.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children with their personal care routines well. Children are excited to see their friends and play enthusiastically with them. The childminder supports children to share and take turns. For instance, as they complete a jigsaw book, the childminder ensures that each child has their turn fairly. Children are proud of their achievements. The childminder praises them and builds their confidence enthusiastically. She prepares a wide variety of healthy food for the children. She talks to them about the food they eat, so that they develop an understanding of how to make healthy choices.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children use their imaginations as they play, for instance, as they play with the toy farm and animals outside. Older children confidently count the legs on the pictures of animals they find in a book. Toddlers enjoy playing alongside other children and watch them intently to learn new skills. All children use the see-saw and play equipment outside, which helps them to develop their physical skills. Older children understand how to keep themselves safe. For example, they talk to the childminder about why they must cross the road carefully when they are out walking.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY393125 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10063608 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 13 July 2015

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The childminder registered in 2009. She operates all year round, Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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