Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date 13 November 2018 Previous inspection date 4 September 2013

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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 Children are happy at this setting. They develop strong bonds with the childminder and settle quickly into her care. Children enjoy the one-to-one attention and care that she provides. Parents comment that children are content in the childminder's care and treat her home as a second home. n Children are confident learners. The childminder supports children to feel proud of themselves and their achievements in a variety of ways. For example, she displays children's artwork and photographs of children happy in their play. n The childminder has developed effective working relationships with parents and other settings that children attend. She regularly reviews children's progress with parents. The childminder finds out what children learn at home or at other settings to support children's learning further. n Parents state that their children enjoy a good range of activities and outings with the childminder. For example, they benefit from regular visits to playgroups and learn to

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n At times, background noise from radio programmes does not help children to develop their communication and language skills consistently. n The childminder has not fully developed her self-evaluation to improve her provision continuously.

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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 reduce background noise to minimise distractions and support children's communication and language skills n develop the use of self-evaluation further to raise the quality of the provision to an even higher level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home used for childminding. n The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and training, and of the suitability of household members. n The inspector discussed the childminder's improvement plans and safeguarding procedures. She looked at a range of documents, including children's records. n The inspector observed and discussed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children when it was appropriate. She took account of comments in feedback given by a number of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of child protection procedures to follow if she has any concerns regarding a child's welfare. She carefully minimises risks indoors and outdoors. For example, she trimmed back and removed a bramble in the garden. Following recent feedback from parents, the childminder has increased the variety of writing and craft resources available. Children enjoy making marks. The childminder attends training to continue to develop her professional knowledge. Recent training resulted in her reviewing and extending the resources available, to include natural and everyday objects. Children enjoy playing with pots and pans in the garden.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder knows the children well, including their abilities and how to support their learning. She has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. For example, she completes the required checks for children at age two years. The childminder plans a good variety of activities, and supports children in gaining new skills. She takes account of children's interests and preferences. The childminder uses questions effectively and gives children plenty of time to think and respond. Children concentrate for long periods as they create Christmas decorations. They develop their thinking skills. The childminder models how to use resources so children can develop their independence further, and allows children to decorate their pictures as they wish. She provides additional resources and options, demonstrating her understanding of how to extend activities to engage children for longer periods.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder teaches children about healthy lifestyles. For example, she talks about healthy food choices at snack time. Children enjoy fresh air and outdoor play regularly. They learn about the natural world and how to care for the childminder's pet dog, guinea pig and chickens. Children help to feed the chickens in the garden and wash their hands afterwards. The childminder promotes children's personal, social and emotional development. She values their opinions, takes account of their preferences and praises them. Children listen to the childminder. She reminds them of expected behaviours and is a good role model. Children behave well and display kind behaviour.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make strong progress over time from their starting points. They gain the necessary skills to be ready for school, or the next stage of their learning. Children learn to be independent. For example, they confidently make choices and decisions about their learning and select the resources they want to play with. Even young children help to get their coats and shoes as they get ready to go outside.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 129575 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10060050 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 4 September 2013

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1995 and lives in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant early years 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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