Childminder EY375724

Inspection date 7 August 2018 Previous inspection date 14 January 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 Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n Children's behaviour is excellent. The childminder is a superb role model. She provides children with the support and guidance they need that helps them to demonstrate highly appropriate behaviour consistently, even in challenging situations. Children show they understand how to remain calm and talk through any problems they encounter. n Teaching is effective. The childminder demonstrates to children how to tackle new or unfamiliar tasks. She encourages every child to 'have a go'. Her positive and enthusiastic attitude helps to ensure children are eager to try things for themselves. n The childminder assesses children's progress accurately. She carefully monitors their progress through frequent observation. The childminder identifies any gaps in children's learning, making plans for each child to help them to achieve their next steps. All children make good progress, and their personal, social and emotional

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The provision is good

development are particularly good. n Effective support for home learning has a positive impact on children's achievements. The childminder works closely with parents, seeking information from them about what children know and can do when they start and throughout their time with her. n The childminder maintains her skills with regular professional development, either attending face-to-face training or making use of the online webinars.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to extend children's early literacy skills.

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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 the best possible use of opportunities to develop children's understanding of sounds, letters and words.

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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 discussed and evaluated children's learning through play 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 to 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. Documentation is up to date and stored securely. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder makes very good use of guidance on safeguarding to keep herself up to date. She knows how to recognise and respond to potential concerns about a child's well-being. Partnerships with parents are successful and support highly effective communication about children's daily needs. The childminder reflects on her practice, assessing what works well and what could improve. She works with other professionals, supporting children as they move to new settings.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy exploring sand and water. Using tools, they bury things for others to find and fill containers to transport water from place to place. Their experiences are frequently child led and this helps children to engage. Children welcome the childminder's involvement. They include her in their pretend play and her teaching helps to extend children's thinking and encourages their sharing of ideas. Children compare the shapes, sizes and colours of plastic animals. They confidently identify each one and look for another that matches. The childminder skilfully meets the needs of individual children and interweaves their next steps into activities. The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is highly successful in developing and maintaining superb relationships. Children rapidly develop confidence and become increasingly self-assured with a high level of engagement in all of the experiences. They show enormous care and kindness towards others. They value people's individuality. Children have excellent opportunities for pursuing their interests in outdoor learning and active play. They thoroughly delight in growing their sunflowers. They very carefully water the soil at the base of the plant each day and check the growth. This contributes significantly to their learning about how to care for living things and helps them develop their mathematical awareness. The childminder organises a wealth of outdoor resources, including items to meet care needs. This means fewer trip indoors with much less disruption to play. This contributes significantly to children's uninterrupted learning and supports enjoyment. The

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

childminder helps children learn how to keep themselves safe and well. They know about the importance of sun protection, healthy eating and careful use of tools.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are prepared for the next stage in their learning, including school. They make good progress from their starting points. Children quickly gain skills in speaking and listening. This forms a significant part of their play and they show high levels of confidence in communicating with others. Children are independent and capable. They demonstrate good concentration. Children develop hand control in preparation for writing. They enjoy painting and chalking vertical lines on the page, repeating the controlled action. The children take pleasure in listening to stories and join in with enthusiasm using their wide vocabulary.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY375724 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10059375 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 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 14 January 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2007. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She receives funding for the early education of two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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