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 The childminder provides a homely and nurturing environment for children and they settle well into her care. Children behave well. The childminder encourages them to share and take turns as they play and learn together. n The childminder works in partnership with parents. She shares information with them regularly about their children's development and progress and how they can support their learning at home. Children make good progress in their learning. n Children have lots of opportunities for physical play and exercise. They enjoy running around outdoors and exploring local play facilities. n Children are independent and learn to make choices and decisions. They happily follow the childminder's routines which help them to feel safe and secure and they develop a sense of belonging in the setting. n The childminder reflects on the quality of her practice and the service she provides. She regularly seeks the views of parents and children to help her to continually review

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not make the best use of opportunities to extend and add extra challenge to children's learning during play.

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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 the most of every opportunity to extend children's learning during planned and spontaneous play activities.

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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 outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as children's records, suitability and qualifications, and policies and procedures. n The inspector took account of the views of parents by reading written comments and testimonials.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is well qualified and keen to develop her professional skills. She seeks continuous training opportunities to extend her knowledge and skills further. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a thorough understanding of how to protect children. She is aware of local safeguarding procedures and knows how to manage any concerns. She has a good network of support from other providers and carries out research and training to ensure her knowledge remains current. The childminder regularly assesses and monitors the progress of children in her care. She is swift to identify any possible delays in children's development. She works closely with parents and other professionals to ensure children receive effective support and make good progress in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides an effective learning environment where children explore and learn new skills. Children are active and enthusiastic in their learning. They enjoy a variety of play activities and experiences every day that promotes their learning in all areas of the curriculum. For example, children learn about the world as they play with toy animals and learn their names and the sounds that they make. They explore the sensory delights of jelly and ice. They learn about colours and textures and how things feel warm or cold. The childminder encourages children's communication and language skills well. She listens to their chatter during play and provides alternative vocabulary. The childminder engages children in conversation about past events. She explains clearly how things are used considering their level of development, such as a thermometer when they pretend to be doctors.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder successfully teaches children to understand the feelings of others. She praises them when they give their favourite teddy to a friend who is upset. Young children have fun with water play. For example, they dip large brushes in water and paint the toys in the garden. Children have opportunities to explore growth, for example, they plant seeds and watch them grow into flowers, herbs and vegetables. Children choose a healthy option for their snack and learn good hygiene routines. The childminder takes children out to socialise with other adults and children and they learn about their local community. They learn about people who are different from themselves and enjoy finding out about other people's traditions and cultures.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good skills that help them to be ready for future learning and school. They learn about letters and their sounds. They learn to count and recognise numbers and shapes. Children enjoy choosing books for the childminder to read to them. They listen intently to a story and join in the end of rhymes. They like dancing to music, playing instruments and singing songs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY536807 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10079317 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 2 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an 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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