Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date 21 November 2018 Previous inspection date 7 July 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Met 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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This provision is good

n The childminder has highly effective partnerships with other professionals. She works closely with staff at other settings that the children attend. They share information on children's learning and work together to provide them with continuity in the care they receive. n The childminder makes accurate and timely assessments of children's abilities. She uses her initial observations effectively to identify areas that children need support with. She sets them realistic and achievable next steps which help them to make good progress in their learning. n The childminder provides children with a range of interesting resources to play with. She gets to know the children quickly and uses their interests to support their learning effectively. n Children settle very quickly into the childminder's home. They form strong relationships with her. They enjoy their time with the childminder and are excited to play games with

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This provision is good

her. n Occasionally, the childminder does not fully encourage children to practise skills independently and complete tasks for themselves.

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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 encourage children to develop their independence further and complete appropriate tasks for themselves.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used for childminding and considered the suitability of these areas. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies and children's learning records. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector observed the childminder teaching a planned activity. She discussed the quality of the teaching and the impact of this on children's learning with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of the processes to follow if she has concerns regarding children's welfare. She attends courses and researches topics in more depth to develop her professional knowledge further. She reviews her policies effectively to ensure that the information is relevant and up to date. She assesses risks effectively to keep children safe. The reflective childminder forms strong relationships with parents. She involves them in discussions about what their children can do for themselves when they start with her. She offers them support, such as by sharing the activity packs that she creates to help them progress their children's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are enthusiastic and motivated learners. They choose the resources they want to use from the wide selection on offer. The childminder uses questions to encourage children to think about their ideas. She makes suggestions to younger children as they play. This supports them to develop their early language skills. For example, she talks to the children about the toy animals they play with. She develops their understanding of size, such as when she shows the children a big tiger and a little tiger. The childminder provides the children with a number of opportunities to explore the local community. For instance, she takes them to the library to attend rhyme time sessions. They enjoy looking at a range of books with her.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children to follow good hygiene practices. For instance, they learn the importance of washing their hands after handling the pets in her home to prevent the spread of germs. Children behave well with the childminder. She develops younger children's sharing and turn-taking skills effectively. Children gain a good understanding of how to keep safe. The childminder explains to the children why they need to follow the rules that are in place. For example, she explains to them why they need to hold her hand while they walk along the pavement.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy exploring different colours and creating artwork. They use scissors and glue appropriately as they play. This helps them to develop their hand-to-eye coordination. They learn about the wider world around them. For instance, they talk about the meaning of important past events in history. Younger children use their imaginations as they play. Older children work together with younger children and support them to complete activities. Children gain the skills that they need to move on to the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY470546 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10083188 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 4 Date of previous inspection 7 July 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Oxhey, Watford in Hertfordshire. She operates all year round from 7.15am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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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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