Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date 14 November 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 Effective teaching supports children to show what they know and can do. Children demonstrate that they understand what is said and can follow instruction. While playing the musical instruments children have the self-control to stop and start playing. They show they are listening carefully. n Children have a good understanding of letters and sounds. The childminder uses effective strategies to encourage children to use their knowledge in their play and in conversation. This helps to build their communication skills. n The childminder's observations, supported by photographs, give a clear picture of children's progress. The childminder makes the clear links between the areas of learning, children's age and stage of development and what they might achieve next. n Feedback from parents shows that the childminder is communicating effectively with them. She keeps them well informed about daily experiences and children's progress

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The provision is good

over time. n The childminder continues to update her knowledge and skills. She completes annual safeguarding training and a number of other relevant courses to help her extend her learning and skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Children are not developing their level of concentration as rapidly as possible. n The childminder is not making the most of self-evaluation to help her build on the already good provision for children.

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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 explore further ways to help children develop their concentration to maximise the opportunities for learning n extend the use of evaluation to identify ways to build on the already good provision for children.

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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 observed an adult-led activity and evaluated this 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 qualified childminder is organised. She has the required documentation to ensure the smooth running of her business. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder clearly explains the possible signs of harm and what she would do if she thought a child was at risk. The childminder assesses the risks in the environment. She takes steps to keep children safe. For example, she uses stairgates to stop children using the steep stairs unsupervised. The childminder monitors children's development. She knows when children are achieving well and where they need support to help them progress. She completes the mandatory assessments of children's progress. The childminder has systems in place for working in partnership with other early years providers.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses children's interests to help her plan and devise suitable activities. Children are enthusiastic about music. They delight in playing bells, making loud and quiet sounds according to the childminder's instructions. The childminder encourages children to explore and to be imaginative. They enjoy playing with the dinosaurs, making habitats and acting out stories. Children like the play kitchen and food. The childminder encourages children to identify the food and to use the small tools to cut it. This helps to increase children's vocabulary and helps to strengthen their hand muscles ready for writing.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children learn to manage their feelings and behaviour. She uses activities that help children develop their personal, social and emotional skills to promote the values of tolerance and respect. Children learn to follow simple rules, to play with others and to make independent choices. The childminder makes the most of the opportunities for children to mix with a wide group of friends. She takes children to different outdoor places where they explore nature and enjoy the fresh air. The childminder is sensitive to children's needs and takes great care to follow parents' wishes. The childminder helps children learn to keep themselves safe. They explain the evacuation procedures, showing that they know what to do in an emergency.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their individual starting points. They are prepared for the next stage in their learning, such as pre-school or nursery. Children demonstrate their understanding of the printed word. They enjoy building their vocabulary, learning new words and using these in their play. Children like books and listening to stories. They are good at counting in sequence and can group items according to shape, size and colour. Children develop their independence and learn to take responsibility for small tasks, such as tidying up the toys to make space for new activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY536457 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10079238 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 - 8 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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Registers

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