Childminder EY257238

Inspection date 12 November 2018 Previous inspection date 2 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 Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n Children are very happy and settled. The childminder and her assistant provide an extremely welcoming and homely environment where children can play safely. Children thoroughly enjoy their time with them. n The quality of teaching is good. The childminder plans a range of activities which is matched to children's interests and their development. Children make very good progress in their learning. n The childminder keeps parents well informed of children's daily activities and their ongoing progress. Parents say that they are very happy with the care their children receive and with the progress their children make. n Children have a wealth of experiences that supports their understanding of the wider world. For example, they enjoy trips on the train to the visit a museum, zoo and the seaside. Recently they visited a 'Winter Wonderland' where they met Father Christmas, and enjoyed rides on the carousel.

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The provision is good

n The childminder and her assistant encourage children to develop a love of books. For example, they make stories fun and enjoyable. Children join in excitedly with well- known phrases, and help to make the animal noises.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not gather sufficient information from parents to help her to establish children's starting points at the earliest opportunity. n The childminder does not always focus precisely enough on monitoring and evaluating her assistant's practice so that they can help children to reach the highest possible level of achievement.

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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 gather more detailed information from parents about what their children already know and can do when they start, and use this information to establish accurate starting points from which to monitor children's progress n extend the evaluation and monitoring of the assistant's practice so that these are clearly targeted to help children reach the highest possible level of achievement.

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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 and her assistant. 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 and her assistant are dedicated to offering a good-quality provision. Their qualifications, training and experience contribute to the very good progress that children make. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have a good understanding of their role in safeguarding children and the procedures to follow should they have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder is vigilant about children's safety. She takes all the necessary steps to make sure children are kept safe in her home and on outings. The childminder and her assistant make good use of opportunities to develop their knowledge, such as completing online or local courses. The childminder regularly evaluates the effectiveness of her provision and seeks parents' views to help her to identify any areas to improve.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant know the children well and understand how they like to learn. They observe them while they play and use this information to help plan relevant activities and experiences that will excite and interest the children. The childminder and her assistant interact enthusiastically with the children and support their communication and language skills well. They use clear, simple language that younger children can copy. Children demonstrate their creativity as they use a variety of art and craft materials. They are very proud of their pictures, which are displayed around the playroom and in their learning journals.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is an excellent role model and encourages children to share, be polite and behave well. Children show they feel very safe and are extremely happy with the childminder and her assistant. They form close relationships with them and show their affection for them, helping to support their emotional well-being. The childminder gives frequent praise and encouragement to children, which clearly promotes their confidence and self-esteem. Children learn about good hygiene routines. They wash their hands before they eat and have a very good awareness of germs. Children enjoy nutritious snacks and meals. They play outside every day and have lots of fresh air and exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are very active and happy learners. They develop high levels of self-control, confidence and listening and attention skills. Children learn to share, take turns and play well together. They make marks with paint, crayons and pencils. The childminder encourages children to count and use mathematical language as they play. Toddlers watch and learn from the older children and are keen to have a go and join in. Children are confident talkers. They have many opportunities to express their ideas and talk about what they are doing. Children make good progress in all aspects of learning in readiness for their next stage of learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY257238 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10063554 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 0 - 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 14 Date of previous inspection 2 November 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2003. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. Her assistant holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 2. The childminder provides funded early years education for 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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