Childminder EY404619

Inspection date 9 October 2018 Previous inspection date 2 December 2014

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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 follows children's emerging interests and adapts activities well to suit their learning needs. This helps to keep their motivation and interest in their learning. Children make good progress in their next stages of learning. n Partnerships with parents and other providers and professionals are effective. The childminder and the co-childminder constantly exchange information to help ensure that they all work together consistently to support children's all-round needs. n The childminder sensitively supports children to learn how to manage their behaviour. For example, she uses plenty of praise to help them gain good levels of self-esteem. n The childminder successfully promotes children's physical development. For example, she encourages toddlers to learn to be safe when using large climbing equipment and supports babies to feed themselves at mealtimes.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Although the assessment arrangements enable the childminder to monitor the progress of individual children well, they do not provide a clear overview of the progress of groups of children. This means she is not able to focus precisely where groups of children need additional support. n Occasionally, the childminder does not build on children's growing understanding of the benefits of healthy eating.

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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 strengthen the system for tracking children's progress to identify the progress made by different groups of children more precisely and check that all groups receive the support they need to increase the potential for them to achieve at the highest possible levels n support children further to understand how healthy eating contributes to their good health.

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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 indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including attendance records, suitability checks of all the adults who work in the home, children's observation, assessment and planning records, and documentation linked to managing children's progress. n The inspector spoke with the childminder, co-childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She held meetings with the childminder. n The inspector took into account the views of parents and carers through questionnaire responses.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the signs and symptoms that may give her cause for concern. She fully understands her responsibility to report any child protection concerns to the relevant agency. Thorough risk assessments for the home and outings help to ensure that children remain safe and secure. Parents receive daily verbal and written feedback so that they understand what their children are learning. The childminder reflects on her practice and undertakes regular training, which she shares with the co-childminders she works with. This helps her to promote good outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children make choices about their play from the wide range of resources the childminder stores accessibly around the home and garden. They take part in adult-directed activities and those they choose for themselves. The childminder supports children's communication and language skills effectively. For example, she supports all ages of children to join in during circle time. The childminder uses photographs with the children's names on to extend their very early reading skills. Children enjoy singing rhymes and sounding out letters in their name.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and confident. They behave well. The childminder acts as a good role model and reminds young children to be kind and respectful to one another. Children respond positively towards her. Children gain a good understanding of risk and take part in supervised activities that encourage them to explore resources safely. For example, young children are eager to climb the steps to the slide in the garden. The childminder sensitively supports them when needed. Children are very independent and show care towards their friends. For instance, toddlers are keen to comfort babies and give them toys to hold when they become upset.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working comfortably within the range of development for their age. They are keen to participate in activities and follow instructions well. Children enjoy being in the company of their friends and delight in helping one another to perform tasks. They develop their creative skills, painting with leaves and conkers they have collected from a nature walk. Children are eager to learn and have good levels of motivation. They develop the skills that help them to be ready for the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY404619 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10069429 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 22 Date of previous inspection 2 December 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2010. She works in the home of another registered childminder in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire. The childminder works part time from 7.30am to midday on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, all year round, apart from family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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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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