Childminder EY441805

Inspection date 28 November 2018 Previous inspection date 22 March 2016

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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 Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder is warm, welcoming and caring. She is an excellent role model, treating children with kindness and respect. Children form close relationships with her and show their affection for her, helping to support their emotional well-being. n The quality of teaching is good and sometimes outstanding. The childminder uses her qualifications and sound understanding of the ways that children learn, to view every opportunity as a learning opportunity. n Children are helped to develop their speech very well. The childminder successfully supports their language skills, such as using sign language and through singing activities and conversations. n The childminder effectively monitors and tracks children's progress. This ensures she can quickly highlight any gaps in development and provide children with relevant support to meet their learning needs. n Each child has a learning journal. It records their achievements and the many activities

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This provision is good

they take part in, and is shared with parents and other settings children attend. The journal helps to provide a good link with them and supports them in continuing children's learning. n The childminder has developed excellent relationships with parents. Written feedback demonstrates the high regard they have for the childminder. Parents say that they are amazed at the progress their children are making. n The childminder does not consistently focus her evaluation on making improvements to raise her practice to an outstanding level.

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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 strengthen evaluation systems to focus more sharply on identifying improvements to raise practice to an outstanding level.

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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 viewed the areas used by children. n The inspector observed children interacting with the childminder. n The inspector discussed children's learning and development with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through reading written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her role in keeping children safe from harm and has good procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder carries out robust risk assessments of her home and places she visits with children to help keep them safe. She is very well organised and has policies and procedures that underpin all aspects of her practice. Children's progress is regularly monitored and any areas where they may need further support are identified and addressed. The childminder strengthens her knowledge and understanding through attending further training opportunities. She also shares ideas for good practice with other childminders.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are curious and keen to explore. The childminder uses sensory materials imaginatively so that young children can examine different textures. For example, they excitedly explore a winter tray with a range of resources, such as imitation snow, cotton wool snowballs, penguins and polar bears. The childminder interacts skilfully during the activity, which contributes to them being highly motivated and engaged in their play. The childminder tells children stories and helps them to develop new vocabulary. She encourages children to point to their favourite characters in the story and have conversations about what is happening. Children enjoy joining in with rhymes and action songs. The childminder plans interesting, enjoyable days as they take part in activities or go on exciting outings.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children thrive and are exceptionally well cared for. They show they feel very safe and are happy with the childminder. Younger children develop their independence extremely well, such as when they feed themselves at mealtimes and find their blanket when they are tired. The childminder prepares highly nutritious meals for the children and actively promotes their good health. Children enjoy regular outings, and have a wealth of opportunities to support their physical skills and well-being. From a young age, children develop an extremely good awareness of personal safety. They talk about road safety when they accompany the childminder taking children to and from school. Children have excellent opportunities to become familiar with the school environment and teachers, helping their transition when they go to school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are working securely within the stage of development expected for their age. Children are highly enthusiastic learners and explorers. They concentrate well when taking part in activities to develop their physical skills, such as threading activities. Children have a lot of fun and take pleasure in their learning. They quickly gain the skills they need for their future learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY441805 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10075075 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 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 22 March 2016

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The childminder registered in 2012. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an appropriate childcare 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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