Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date 9 November 2018 Previous inspection date 23 December 2014

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Effectiveness of leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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The provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

n The childminder does not ensure that children's hours of attendance are consistently recorded. n The childminder does not consistently make the most effective use of the assessment of children's learning to focus more precisely on what they need to learn next. n Professional development plans are not precisely targeted on raising the quality of teaching to an even higher level.

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It has the following strengths

n Children develop a strong relationship with the childminder. They ask her for support when needed and show that they enjoy spending time with her. Children are comfortable and secure in the childminder's home. n Parents describe the childminder as 'caring but firm'. They say that she is a 'second grandma' to their children. Parents report that their children settle quickly into the childminder's care. They talk about how they work with her as a team, commenting that she gives them plenty of support and advice. n The childminder knows the children in her care well. She gathers important information from parents about their individual needs. This helps her to support children's personal care from the start. n Children make good progress in learning. They are encouraged to develop their understanding of the world around them. For example, the childminder draws children's attention to the trees just outside of the windows. They become excited as

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It has the following strengths

they start to notice the different coloured leaves. Children successfully name and match corresponding coloured pencils.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date maintain an accurate daily record of children's names and their hours of attendance. 23/11/2018

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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 more effective use of assessment information to focus precisely on what children need to learn next to help them achieve at the highest levels n enhance professional development opportunities that help to raise the quality of teaching to an even higher level.

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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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity 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 or working in the household. n The inspector interacted with children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of parents' views through the feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not keep an accurate record of children's hours of attendance as required. However, this does not have a negative impact on children's well-being. The childminder shows a good understanding of safeguarding. She knows about the indicators of abuse and when a child may be at risk of being exposed to extreme ideas about right or wrong. The childminder is aware of whom she must report her concerns to. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder regularly checks her home for any potential hazards and acts swiftly to minimise these. Children play in an environment that is safe. Partnership with parents helps to keep the childminder well informed about children's progress at home and at other childcare settings they attend.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder pays thoughtful attention to the organisation of toys and activities. This sparks children's curiosity and helps motivate them to learn. The childminder supports children's communication and language development effectively. They show a good understanding of complex instructions. Children take part in conversations, such as talking about the 'special necklace' they are wearing. They competently explain about the plot of their favourite film, recalling the names of characters and singing one of the songs. Children have fun taking part in creative activities. They show good hand-to-eye coordination and perseverance as they work out how to use a glue stick. The childminder encourages children successfully to think through and make choices and decisions about how they want their picture of a 'poppy' to look.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well. The childminder encourages them to have respect and care for the toys and equipment that they play with. Children show good levels of independence. For example, they help to put the toys they have been playing with away, before starting a craft activity. Children are learning about safety through pertinent discussions with the childminder. They talk about why it is not safe for the younger children to play with toys that have small pieces. Children enjoy regular outdoor play opportunities and the childminder encourages them to take measured risks. For example, she supports them to learn how to use large play equipment at a local park.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children demonstrate good levels of focus as they play. They show good imagination when they pretend that their dolls are interacting with each other as part of their game. Children are able to play games and hold a conversation with the childminder at the same time. Children show good physical control as they draw with pencils. They give meaning to their marks when they tell the childminder that they have drawn a 'tree' and a 'smiley face'. Children are developing the skills needed for the next stage in their learning and in preparation for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY232890 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10069412 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 12 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 23 December 2014

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The childminder registered in 2002. She operates all year round, from 7am to 7pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with a part-time assistant.

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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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