Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date 25 October 2018 Previous inspection date 28 January 2013

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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 is attentive and caring. Children settle well and are confident and ask her for support. For example, they cuddle up and give her a book to share a story. Parents comment favourably that the childminder helps children to grow in confidence. n Children benefit from opportunities to learn about the natural world. They learn to care for animals as the childminder teaches them to be kind to the family dogs and take them for walks. The childminder uses local facilities to extend children's learning experiences, such as visits to local parks and soft play areas. Children develop their physical skills. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents speak positively about the variety of activities and the quality of care that the childminder provides. n The childminder understands how to develop working relationships with other professionals and settings that children attend. There is an effective two-way flow of

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The provision is good

information between the local school and the childminder that helps to support children's individual learning needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n At times, the childminder misses opportunities to further support children's skills in counting and matching numbers to quantity.

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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 provide more opportunities for children to develop their numerical skills in relation to counting and matching quantity to numbers.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home used for childminding. n The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and training, and the suitability of all household members. n The inspector discussed the childminder's improvement plans and safeguarding procedures. She looked at a range of documents, including children's records. n The inspector observed and discussed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this had on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children when it was appropriate. She took account of comments in feedback given by a number of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has attended training to ensure she has a clear understanding of the correct procedures to follow should she have any concerns regarding a child's welfare. She understands the signs and symptoms of abuse that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. The childminder regularly discusses children's progress and achievements with parents and supports parents to continue children's learning at home. One such example is children showing their parents how they have learnt to put on their coat themselves, to encourage them to continue practising at home. The childminder effectively evaluates her practice and takes steps to identify any areas for development. For example, she attended recent phonics training to support children with the move to school. Following feedback from children and parents, the childminder has developed her garden area so it is more accessible all year round.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The experienced childminder has a clear understanding of how to support children's development and learning. She regularly reviews children's progress with parents and prepares progress checks for children at age two. She has attended recent training to develop her skills in listening to children to support their learning. The childminder follows their thoughts and encourages children to relate their learning to their own experiences. Children enjoy making pictures of fireworks. They develop their thinking skills as they concentrate and they move the paint using brushes and a variety of tools to make the pictures. The childminder praises children's attempts and achievements, helping them to develop a positive attitude to learning. The childminder knows the children well and provides a good variety of activities and resources to support their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well and display kind behaviour. They wash their hands before eating their packed lunches and talk about healthy food choices. The childminder supports children to develop their independent skills. For example, she gives them the time and encouragement to put on their shoes. Children benefit from regular outdoor play and fresh air. The childminder prepares children's creations for display at home and children regularly take their pictures home, to share their learning and to help them feel proud of their achievements.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make strong progress from their starting points. Children gather the skills and knowledge they need for school. They develop their language skills and learn new words as they talk to the childminder throughout their activities. Children become familiar with the school environment as they go with the childminder to take older children to school. This helps them to prepare emotionally for the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 129611 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10060051 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 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 28 January 2013

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The childminder registered in 1996 and lives in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, excluding bank 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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