Hastie, Nicola Anne

Inspection date 13 November 2018 Previous inspection date 12 August 2014

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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 regularly praises and reassures the children in her care. This supports their personal, social and emotional development. Children develop strong bonds and attachments with the childminder and other minded children. They demonstrate that they are happy and settled. n Children have good opportunities for fresh air and exercise. They take part in a range of outings with the childminder, such as visiting the local farm. Additionally, children use the childminder's covered outside area, whatever the weather. n The childminder promotes children's communication and language development very well and she introduces new words to their play. The childminder narrates children's play, describing the activities they explore and she repeats her words often. This encourages children to copy her words, enhancing their growing vocabulary. n The childminder promotes children's welfare and ensures that they are safe, in and out

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The provision is good

of the home. She completes regular risk assessments, keeps up to date with safeguarding training and meets the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The childminder follows a programme of professional development, which includes attending required training. This helps to continually develop her knowledge.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Occasionally, young children are not given enough time to think about how to respond to questions and comments. n The childminder does not always promote effective strategies to engage parents in extending their children's learning at home.

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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 children with sufficient time to respond to questions and comments n strengthen opportunities for sharing ideas and activities with parents to further support and extend their children's learning at home.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. n The inspector spoke with children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector observed an adult-led activity and evaluated this with the childminder. 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, including the childminder's training certificates, and she reviewed evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder ensures that she attends regular child protection training. This helps her to update her knowledge and understanding of how best to protect the children in her care. The childminder is aware of the professionals to contact if she has concerns about children's welfare. She has a wide range of written policies that she shares with parents. This provides consistency for all families. The childminder regularly evaluates her setting to promote continuous improvement. She reflects on the planned and spontaneous activities children take part in, to ensure that she continually provides opportunities for them to make good progress. The childminder seeks feedback from children and parents and she listens to what they say. This helps her to extend her ongoing evaluations and improve her own teaching practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder includes parents in her assessment of children's starting points and capabilities. She completes regular observations and assesses children's learning. This helps her to identify children's next steps in learning. Children engage in activities that interest and challenge them. For example, they explore a wide range of art and craft resources, such as cereal play. Children explore the feel of the cereal; crunching it, tasting it and crushing it until it is smooth. The childminder extends their speech and language development. She uses strategies, such as open-ended questioning to extend their thinking. Children listen attentively to the childminder. She interacts and joins in with their play. The childminder promotes good opportunities for children to develop their understanding of the world around them. For example, she plans activities that incorporate festivals and cultural events.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a consistent approach to behaviour management. She supports children to develop an understanding of the importance of sharing and she encourages children to work together. The childminder provides opportunities, such as group games and activities, to help children learn to take turns. Children follow effective routines that support their understanding of healthy lifestyles. The childminder encourages them to wash their hands before meals and she meets their personal needs with care. Children develop their enjoyment of imaginary play. For example, they explore imaginative role- play activities, such as home and kitchen resources, which reflect their own first-hand experiences.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress given their starting points and capabilities. They are motivated and eager to join in with experiences that support them in acquiring the skills they need for school. Children are independent learners. They are confident individuals that engage for long periods of time. This supports them to make good progress in their learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY457356 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10069438 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 12 August 2014

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