Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date 11 October 2018 Previous inspection date 15 May 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 to develop a good understanding of healthy lifestyles. She encourages them to follow routines, such as washing their hands before eating and she teaches children about the importance of removing germs. n Children have good opportunities to make independent choices. The childminder encourages them to choose from a wide range of interesting toys and resources. She follows children's interests and incorporates their next steps in learning into activities that engage them. n Children's progress and achievements are good. The childminder uses opportunities, such as story time, to support their communication and language development. She uses effective strategies, such as open-end questioning to extend their thinking further. n The childminder follows a programme of professional development, such as updating her own knowledge and understanding through regular research and training. This

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The provision is good

helps her to remain consistently aware of current legislation. n The childminder provides daily opportunities for children to develop their physical skills. She plans daily outings for them to enjoy fresh air and exercise, such as visiting the local park areas or exploring outings further afield. n Children have practical opportunities to identify and reduce risks during everyday routines, such as tidy-up time. They develop a good awareness of safety and understand that putting toys away reduces trip hazards.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Sometimes, the childminder does not help children enough to learn about different textures and sensory experiences. n Occasionally, the childminder does not consider adapting planned activities so younger children can be fully involved.

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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 opportunities for children to become interested in different textures and sensory experiences n adapt activities to support younger children's involvement in planned activities.

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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 assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector observed an adult-led activity and evaluated this with the childminder. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows the correct procedures to follow if she has concerns about the welfare of children in her care. The childminder attends regular child protection training and she is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder promotes children's safety. For example, she carries out regular risk assessment on the toys and resources they use and the places they visit. This has a positive impact on children's safety. The childminder has an effective partnership with parents. She encourages them to share information about children's achievements from home. This helps to promote a consistency in children's care and learning. In addition to this, the childminder works with other providers, where children attend other settings. They share information about what children are doing, such as school projects. This promotes good opportunities for the childminder to extend

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

children's learning. The childminder regularly obtains feedback from children and parents on her own practice and setting. This assists her in developing her ongoing evaluation.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes regular observations. She regularly assesses children's progress and achievements and plans for their next steps in learning. Children are creative and demonstrate good imaginative skills. For example, they confidently make up their own games with the role-play resources and happily play alongside each other, mixing pretend potions. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to develop their early handwriting skills. For example, young children independently choose to create their own pictures with pencils and crayons. The childminder extends their creative interests and encourages their mathematical development. For example, she supports them to look at the different shapes and colours of the tools they use.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well. The childminder is consistent in her approach to behaviour management and she is a positive role model. Children develop a good awareness of expectations. The childminder provides clear and consistent boundaries. She uses effective distraction techniques and teaches children about sharing and taking turns. Children are settled and happy. The childminder provides settling-in sessions, according to parent requests and children's individual needs. This helps children to feel settled and enables a smooth transition from their home to the childminder's. The childminder identifies children's likes and interests and she meets their special requirements. She promotes their personal, social and emotional development. For example, the childminder regularly praises children and encourages them to try things for themselves. Children are kind to each other. They develop secure attachments with their friends and

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make effective progress in their learning given their starting points and capabilities. They are acquiring the key skills they need for future learning. Children enjoy music and singing. From a young age they begin to move their bodies with confidence as they regularly join in with a range of action rhymes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY420758 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10070410 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 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 15 May 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Berkhamsted. She operates Monday to Friday, from 8am until 6.30pm, all year round, 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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