Childminder EY343629

Inspection date 20 November 2018 Previous inspection date 30 January 2015

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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 continues to set herself high standards for her business even though she is reducing the amount of childminding care she provides. She keeps her knowledge up to date through training and reading, and this ensures children are safe and they take part in a good range of interesting activities. n Children clearly show that they are confident and relaxed in the childminder's home. They know where to find toys, they are eager to get involved in planned art and craft activities and they independently build structures with construction toys. n Parents are happy with the childminder's service. They make positive comments about the commitment of the childminder, the care their children receive and the range of activities offered. n The childminder is creative and plans activities around the children's interests, seasonal events and nature. She encourages children to use natural items they find during

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The provision is good

walks, such as pine cones and leaves for art and craft.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Occasionally during activities, the childminder does not fully promote children's independence skills to use tools, such as scissors. n Although the childminder has effective communication and partnership with the local nursery about children's care, there is less information shared about children's learning and development.

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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 focus more precisely on encouraging children to be independent during activities where they use tools, such as scissors n extend the partnership working with the local nursery to help ensure a more consistent approach to children's interests, learning and progress.

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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 in the household. n The inspector spoke with children during 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 arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder completes further training in safeguarding and she understands how to promote children's welfare. She carries out suitable risk assessments of her home and for the daily outings she does with children. The childminder has a reflective approach to her work. She understands the benefits of increased knowledge on her confidence and ability to continue to meet children's needs. The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of how children like to learn, and she adapts activities to ensure all children present can take part. She is successful in providing a good range of interesting activities that continues to build on what children already know.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder works on a small scale and this enables her to spend plenty of time with each child. She demonstrates good teaching skills during her interactions in children's play. For example, she asks well-placed questions and gives children time to think about what they want to say in response. Children enjoy the childminder's positive involvement in their activities. She shows them how things work and they take part in natural and relaxed conversations together. The childminder knows each child well and works effectively with them, following their interests. She makes accurate observations and knows where they are in their learning, which helps her to identify their next steps.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children show a sense of well-being in the childminder's home. They are familiar with the daily routines, they make choices about what they do and are confident to initiate discussions about past events and to ask questions. The childminder helps children to learn about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. She helps them to wash their hands before lunch and provides home-cooked meals for them. Children behave very well. They understand the boundaries that are in place for safety and they listen to the childminder when she reminds them to be careful when playing. The childminder has regular, ongoing discussions with parents about children's needs, enabling her to provide a consistent approach to their care.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their unique starting points. They are learning skills that help prepare them for the next stage in their learning and for starting school. Children choose their own toys and help tidy away when they are finished playing. They enjoy taking part in a wide range of activities that helps them learn about nature and the seasons.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY343629 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10070397 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 3 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 30 January 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in St. Albans. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder 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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