Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date 1 November 2018 Previous inspection date 19 April 2016

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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 provides a warm and nurturing environment, enabling children to feel safe and secure in her home. They show good levels of self-confidence and self- esteem. n The childminder has very good relationships with parents. They work as partners to support children's learning and personal care very well. Children make good progress. n The childminder shares affectionate, encouraging and supportive interactions with children. She follows their interests and gives children choices as they play. n Children enjoy a good range of activities that contributes to their heath and develops their physical skills. n The childminder makes effective use of training courses to support her skills. For example, she has updated her knowledge on safeguarding. n The childminder knows how to keep children safe and carries out risk assessments to ensure that there are no potential hazards in the home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not always use her observations and tracking of children's learning to precisely identify their next steps and enable them to make even better progress. n The childminder does not always provide enough opportunities for children to explore and learn about the natural world.

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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 observations and tracking of children's progress to extend their experiences to the highest possible level. n increase opportunities for children to expand their understanding of the natural world.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector toured the premises and looked at resources with the childminder. n The inspector observed the childminder and children's interactions during a range of activities. n The inspector examined records and documents provided by the childminder. n The inspector read references from the parents to take account of their views. n The inspector and the childminder evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder clearly understands the signs and symptoms that may cause concern about the welfare of a child in her care and knows the referral procedures to follow. She has made herself aware of how to identify children who may be at risk of exposure to extreme ideas or behaviours. The childminder strives constantly to improve her service. She is able to discuss how professional development has influenced her teaching and positive changes to help children learn. The childminder liaises with other early years providers to complement the experiences she provides for children in her home. She keeps parents very well informed about their children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder follows children's interests to keep them motivated and supports them to develop their skills in language and communication. For example, the childminder will often repeat words to the children to encourage them to learn new vocabulary. They look at favourite books together and the childminder asks simple questions that the children can respond to. She encourages role play with the children and uses language and mathematics as they play. For example, she asks the children to go shopping and encourages them to pretend to buy pizza from the supermarket. The childminder ensures that children have a safe space to play and explore.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming environment for children where they settle quickly. She works closely with parents to provide continuity in their children's development. The childminder is a positive role model and helps children to share and care for each other. This encourages the children to feel valued as they are praised for their good behaviour. Children carry out simple acts of self-care which support their independence. For example, they confidently find their own plate and eat lunch using a fork and spoon. The childminder encourages healthy eating and provides nutritious snacks and meals for the children.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. Young children learn to imitate and explore words and sounds, for example, as they sing songs and rhymes. Children enjoy making a boat out of a card and singing 'Row, row, row your boat'. Children enjoy looking at books and pick them up at any time. All children gain a wide range of skills which helps prepare them for the next stage of their learning. For example, children behave well and are motivated to learn. Children enjoy physical activities, for example, as they use the slide outside or climb the stairs unaided.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY225322 Local authority Harrow Inspection number 10063413 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 19 April 2016

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The childminder registered in 1990. She lives in the London Borough of Harrow. She cares for children Monday to Friday, throughout most of the year. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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