Childminder 129599

Inspection date 24 October 2018 Previous inspection date 17 October 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 Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder is warm, welcoming and caring. She is an excellent role model, treating children with kindness and respect. Children form close relationships with her and show their affection for her, which helps to support their emotional well-being. n The childminder is well qualified and has a good knowledge of how children learn. She provides a wide range of activities and experiences to support their learning. n The childminder actively encourages children to share, be polite and behave well. Children learn to be part of a group, understand rules and show respect for the feelings and choices of others. n All children develop an extremely good awareness of personal safety. For example, they learn to keep themselves safe on outings. They can confidently explain the procedures to follow, should they need to leave the premises in an emergency. n Children of all ages learn from each other. Older children support the younger children

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The provision is good

very well as they play and during planned activities. Children say they enjoy walking the childminder's dogs together in the woods after school. n Parents are highly complimentary about the childminder's provision. They appreciate the care she provides, and they know that their children are well looked after. Parents say that their children are happy and settled, and enjoy being with the childminder.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Although the childminder uses self-evaluation to give her an overview of the service she provides, it is not used effectively enough to set challenging targets and raise the quality of the provision 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 strengthen self-evaluation processes, to raise further the good quality of provision.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the premises and viewed the areas used by the children. n The inspector observed the children interacting with the childminder. n The inspector discussed children's learning and development 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 took account of the views of parents through reading written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is very experienced in looking after children. She successfully uses the skills she has gained through her qualifications and training. For example, she recently attended training to help her support children to learn about letters and the sounds they represent. Strong links are made with other settings that children attend. The childminder shares useful information with them to help provide consistency in children's learning. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has an excellent knowledge of safeguarding issues. She fully understands her responsibilities in relation to protecting children and reporting any concerns. The childminder keeps up to date with current legislation.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a wide range of toys and resources, which is stored very well in the play room, enabling children to make choices in their play. The childminder provides good-quality learning experiences. She has regular discussions with parents about children's interests and achievements. Older children enjoy playing with their friends. The childminder has a good understanding of their needs after a full day in school. All children take part in a variety of creative activities, such as making pictures for Halloween. The childminder encourages children to discuss what they are making, which helps to support their language and communication skills. Younger children are encouraged to develop their counting and number recognition. For example, they count how many pieces of orange they have at tea time.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children thrive in this exceptionally welcoming and well-organised environment. They form very warm and caring attachments with the childminder. Children show that they feel happy and secure in her company. The childminder knows the children and their families extremely well. Children have high levels of confidence and self-esteem, and their behaviour is excellent. The childminder encourages children to be independent from a young age. For example, they tidy up their toys and wash their hands before eating. Children learn about healthy lifestyles. They use highly effective hygiene routines and discuss healthy foods at mealtimes. Children have a wealth of opportunities to develop their physical skills and get plenty of fresh air.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident, motivated and well prepared for their future learning, including their move to school. They introduce themselves to visitors and willingly engage them in conversation. Children are encouraged to practise the skills they use in school. For example, they show control as they write, draw and colour pictures. Children listen carefully and respond to the childminder's instructions and questions. They show good levels of understanding and are keen to demonstrate what they know. Children take pride in their learning and celebrate their achievements enthusiastically.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 129599 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10069403 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 3 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 17 October 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1995 and lives in Hemel Hempstead. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an appropriate childcare 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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