Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date 21 November 2018 Previous inspection date 8 May 2014

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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 encourages children's speech and language development. For example, she uses effective strategies, such as open-ended questioning, to encourage their thinking further. n The childminder is aware of children's individual dietary needs and she provides them with a balanced range of healthy, nutritious meals. Children follow consistent routines, such as regular handwashing. This helps to promote their understanding of healthy lifestyles. n The childminder provides good opportunities for children to develop their independence. For example, she encourages them to carry and pour independently as they add more water to their activity. n Partnerships with other professionals are good. The childminder has built effective relationships with key staff at other settings where children attend. They consistently share information to promote children's learning and development. This is one example

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The provision is good

of how they enhance children's overall care and well-being. n Children enjoy being creative. They use small figures imaginatively to create their own pretend play and confidently share their ideas with the childminder.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Sometimes, the childminder does not help children enough to learn about different textures and sensory experiences. n The childminder does not consistently seek, evaluate or act on the views of parents and children to drive further improvement.

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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 enhance opportunities for children to become interested in different textures and sensory experiences n strengthen the evaluation process to include and act upon the views of parents and children to drive continual improvement.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed an adult-led activity and evaluated this with the childminder. n The inspector spoke with children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows how to promote children's safety. She is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse and attends regular child protection training. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the procedures to follow, if she has concerns about the welfare of children in her care. This promotes children's well-being. The childminder follows a programme of professional development, which includes networking with other childminders and undertaking regular research. This extends her knowledge and helps to develop her teaching practice. Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder works closely with parents to ensure that they know what their children are doing each day. She communicates regularly with parents, sharing information about activities and experiences children are involved in. This enables parents to extend their children's

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes regular observations of children. She uses these observations to assess where they are in their learning. The childminder identifies children's next steps in learning and plans for these effectively. For example, she encourages them to learn how to fasten the zips on their coats. The childminder supports children effectively and this helps to promote their independence. Children make regular choices about their play. They self-select activities that interest them from the wide variety available. The childminder interacts warmly with children and she extends their learning. For example, during water play the childminder encourages children to look at objects of different size. This promotes children's mathematical development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children learn about appropriate ways in which to behave. The childminder is a good role model. She promotes consistent boundaries and teaches children the difference between right and wrong. Children are happy and settled. They form strong bonds and attachments with the childminder. Children's safety is promoted well. The childminder completes regular risk assessments to ensure that children can play safely. She promotes opportunities for them to develop a good understanding of their personal safety. For example, children learn about road safety during their walks to and from school each day. The childminder regularly praises children. They smile broadly as she provides them with sticker rewards to encourage them further. This promotes children's self-esteem and confidence.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress and gaining the necessary skills they need to be ready for school or the next stage of their learning. The childminder is aware of children's starting points and capabilities and she supports them well. Children develop awareness of the world around them. For example, they learn about festivals from cultures other than their own during themed activities and topics.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY369153 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10068907 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 8 May 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Hemel Hempstead. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare 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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