Childminder EY537940

Inspection date 16 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 Parents are complimentary about the service that the childminder provides. They feel well informed about their child's progress and work well together with the childminder, which helps her to meet children's needs effectively. The childminder shares ideas with them to support their children's learning at home. n The childminder is very reflective in her practice. She takes on board feedback and comments from parents and the children who attend her setting. She acts upon these suggestions effectively. For instance, she extends her range of books so that all children have a wider choice of books to enjoy. n The experienced childminder supports children's learning well. She allows them to explore based on their interests and follows their lead. For example, she expertly adapts an activity when children show an interest in how the water spreads on a paper towel as they are painting. n Children settle quickly into the childminder's home. They are confident and happy to

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The provision is good

join in with the activities on offer. The childminder knows the children in her care well and supports their emotional development effectively. n Children gain the skills they need to be prepared for the next stage in their learning. The childminder supports them to become independent learners and all children make good progress from their initial starting points.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Occasionally, the childminder does not give children the time that they need to think about the questions she is asking them before expecting a response.

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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 build on existing opportunities for children to have enough time to think of a response to questions before expecting an answer, to develop their problem-solving skills further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the premises and considered the suitability of the areas used for childminding indoors and outdoors. n The inspector read emails and letters from parents and took their views into consideration. n The inspector observed a planned activity. She discussed the impact of the teaching on children's learning with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at suitable times throughout the inspection. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies, completed questionnaires from parents and children, and children's learning records.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder uses information she gains from training and research effectively to improve her policies and develop her professional knowledge in specific topics even further. She has a very strong understanding of how to keep children safe and the processes that she needs to follow if she has any concerns about children's welfare. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder works closely with the local school staff to provide children with continuity in their learning. For example, she plans exciting activities that relate to the topics that the children are learning about at school. She makes accurate and regular assessments of children's learning and sets them appropriate and achievable next steps. She identifies any gaps in their learning and works hard to support the children to close these gaps rapidly.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children learn about the world around them. They go on outings with the childminder, such as visits to the local park. The childminder supports children's learning through a range of well-planned and motivating activities. The childminder develops children's language skills as they play. For example, she explains whether containers are fuller or emptier than others as they move water between cups using a pipette. She skilfully ensures that activities are suitably challenging for children. The childminder involves children in the decisions that take place in her home. For example, she asks the children to plan what they want to eat for dinner and encourages them to help prepare food, such as home-made pizzas.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well with the childminder. She provides a calm and welcoming atmosphere for the children in her care. The childminder praises children for their achievements, which helps them to develop their confidence. They develop a strong understanding of how to keep safe. For instance, the childminder explains to children why they need to be careful with a sharp knife as she helps them to cut food for lunch. The childminder promotes good hygiene routines with the children. Older children support the youngest children to complete tasks. For example, they work well together to find circles in the garden as part of a planned activity relating to a fundraising event.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy exploring colours and painting with brushes, which helps them to develop good hand-to-eye coordination. They develop their small muscles as they play. For example, they use tweezers to pick up pom-poms and move them from one container to another. Children develop their counting skills well. They count the number of blueberries on their plate and count them again enthusiastically each time they eat one. Children use their imaginations well. For example, they pretend to build campfires outside using sticks and leaves.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537940 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10079280 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 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Markyate. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and from 7.30am to 7.30pm on Tuesday and Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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