Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date 23 October 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 develops and maintains good relationships with parents. She makes sure she gathers information about what children know and can do when she starts to care for them. She shares information with parents about children's progress and achievements. n The childminder frequently observes children as they play and assesses their progress. She uses the information well for planning further worthwhile experiences. n Children enjoy being in the childminder's care. Her thoughtful consideration of their interests, likes and dislikes helps them to feel included and important. n Children have good opportunities to play in the fresh air. The childminder makes the most of the garden, local open spaces and woodland to extend children's enjoyment, build on their physical skills and their knowledge of the natural world. n The childminder maintains and develops her skills. She makes the most of opportunities for training to extend her knowledge of teaching, including support for

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The provision is good

children experiencing difficulties with speech.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder is not using reflective practice and evaluation as fully as possible to help her build on her already strong practice. n The childminder does not always give children time to think about their answers before asking a follow up question.

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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 make more effective use of reflection and evaluation to raise the quality of the provision to an even higher level n extend the opportunities for children to think and respond to question.

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

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is organised and professional. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of safeguarding practice including how to recognise and respond to any concerns about children's well-being. She has the relevant details for nearby local authorities to ensure any referrals are reported correctly. The childminder completes risk assessments of the home and garden, making sure they are safe places for children to play. The childminder works successfully with other professionals. She speaks to the children's key person at any other settings they attend to ensure continuity in children's learning. The childminder completes the required assessments, including the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. She monitors children's progress effectively.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses what she knows about the children to plan for their learning. She successfully involves parents, making sure their wishes are included in children's next steps. Children are eager to have a go at activities. They find the wide selection interesting and exciting. Children show their knowledge of under sea creatures as they talk about the pictures on the puzzle. The childminder teaches effectively. She offers children challenging activities that test their skills. Children use the magnetic fishing line to pick up puzzle pieces and fit them into the board. Outside in the garden children enjoy playing with sand. The childminder encourages children to use their imagination showing lots of interest as they pretend the sand scoop is the arm of a big digger.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes children's personal, social and emotional development effectively. She supports children by being involved in their play, role modelling how to behave and how to tackle difficult tasks. As they prepare a fruit salad, the childminder guides children about how to hold the fruit and to keep their fingers away from the knife. She helps them to think about their own safety. The childminder encourages perseverance. Her praise and enthusiasm has a positive effect on children's ability to try new experiences and to keep going when things are challenging. This promotes children's self-esteem. Children learn about hygiene routines that help to keep them healthy. The childminder successfully includes experiences from the wider world that help children to learn about their own and other cultures. This helps to promote inclusion and children's appreciation of difference.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are achieving well. They make good progress in their learning and development from their individual starting points. Children have good opportunities to explore their ideas. They are encouraged to follow their interest in early writing with lots of opportunities for making marks as part of their play. Children build their understanding of numbers for counting. They learn and use the sequence to identify how many objects they have. Children show their developing concentration, independence and increasing determination to succeed. Children are prepared for the next stage in their education, such as school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY536723 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10067439 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 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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