Childminder EY466570

Inspection date 6 November 2018 Previous inspection date 13 November 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 Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder supports children's communication and language development. She consistently introduces new vocabulary during activities and she regularly repeats new words to ensure that children understand. This places a sharp focus on young children's developing speech. n The childminder promotes children's personal, social and emotional development. She rewards children with regular praise and encouragement, such as when they make good choices about their play. This raises children's self-esteem. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder promotes daily communication and shares information to support parents in extending their children's learning at home. Parents speak highly of the childminder and they are very happy with the care and attention she provides for their children. n The childminder promotes children's mathematical development. She encourages children to look at shape and size as they build and count towers of bricks.

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The provision is good

n The childminder evaluates her setting. She reflects on activities to ensure that she can consistently promote opportunities for children to make good progress. In addition to this, she seeks the views and opinions of children and parents to assist her in continually improving.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Occasionally, the childminder prioritises routine tasks over children's play. She sometimes encourages children to tidy up for mealtimes or to carry out other routine tasks before they have finished. n The childminder does not precisely track children's progress to sharpen her planning and raise children's achievements to outstanding.

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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 enhance opportunities for children to have uninterrupted time to play and explore n refine the assessment of children's progress so that it gives a more regular picture of the achievements they make to sharpen planning for their next steps in learning.

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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 assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector observed an adult-led activity and evaluated this with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through discussion on the day of inspection. She also viewed written feedback from parents not seen during the visit.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of the procedure to follow for referring information on to relevant professionals, if she has a concern about the welfare of children in her care. She carries out a regular check of her home and considers all risks and hazards when on outings. This enables her to maintain a safe environment for children to play and learn. The childminder has good partnerships with other settings and professionals. She encourages regular communication to support young children. This enhances all aspects of their overall care and well-being. The childminder follows a programme of professional development which includes attending regular training. This supports her to keep up to date with legislative changes and improves her teaching practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes observations of children's learning which include identifying their starting points and capabilities. Children have good opportunities for choosing activities that interest them. They self-select from the wide variety available to them, which promotes their independence. The childminder provides regular opportunities for children to be active. For example, they attend activity groups or visit the local park on a daily basis. This increases children's physical development and helps them to understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle. The childminder promotes good opportunities for children to be creative. Children explore role-play resources with confidence. They pretend to take their dolls for a walk in a pushchair or choose pretend food items to fill their shopping baskets with. This helps children to develop their imaginative skills. The childminder supports children well as they make up their own play and share their ideas.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder teaches children to stay safe. For example, she talks to children about road safety during their walks to and from school. The childminder is consistent in her approach to behaviour management. She spends time supporting children to understand appropriate ways in which to behave. Children form close bonds with the childminder and their peers. The childminder helps children to understand the importance of sharing and taking turns with discussions during activities. This has a positive impact on children and they show kindness towards each other. For example, they celebrate their friend's achievements, clapping enthusiastically as they build big towers of bricks. The childminder promotes children's health and well-being. She consistently encourages children to follow routines, such as washing their hands before eating.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making effective progress in their learning given their starting points and capabilities. They are acquiring the key skills they need to be ready for school or their future learning. Young children concentrate deeply as they explore a wide range of musical instruments. They move their bodies to the music as they develop an interest in the different instrument sounds.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY466570 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10063644 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 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13 Date of previous inspection 13 November 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Puckeridge, Hertfordshire. She operates Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds 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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