Childminder EY341701

Inspection date 5 December 2018 Previous inspection date 1 February 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 Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The quality of teaching is consistently good. The childminder assesses and monitors children's progress regularly and uses the information well to plan the next steps in their learning. n The childminder makes effective use of the progress check for children aged between two and three years to help her identify any gaps in children's development. n Children's speech and language skills are fully promoted by the childminder. She plays alongside the children, talking to them about what they are doing and repeating words to reinforce their learning. n Children have many opportunities for fresh air and exercise. They enjoy visiting the duck pond and exploring the woods, where they hunt for bugs and insects. Children often go to the local park, which helps to promote their physical well-being. n The childminder interacts well with the children. She sits at their level, offering lots of praise and encouragement and listening to their ideas. She asks questions to help

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This provision is good

promote children's thinking skills. n Parents appreciate the quality of care and learning their children receive. They speak very fondly of the childminder and say that their children enjoy spending time with her. Parents feel confident that they are happy and well cared for. n Partnership working with parents is not fully effective in promoting their children's learning at home. n The childminder does not use self-evaluation effectively enough to reflect on her provision.

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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 the support offered to parents to help them extend children's individual learning at home n use self-evaluation more effectively to help develop the good quality of the provision even further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector conducted a tour of the premises during the inspection. n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children during activities and evaluated the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at a range of relevant documentation relating to safeguarding, policies and procedures, and children's records. n The inspector took account of written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder's professional qualification and experience supports her understanding of how children learn and develop. She shares information with other settings that children attend, helping to provide continuity in their care and learning. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection issues. She fully understands the procedures she must follow to help keep children safe. The childminder has a detailed safeguarding policy which she regularly updates to ensure all information is current and relevant. The childminder maintains a safe environment and ensures that children are supervised well.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children in her care well. She gathers information from parents about what children know and can do when they first start. This information is used alongside her own observations to establish children's starting points. Children develop good knowledge and understanding of the use of technology. For example, they engage in imaginative role play using binoculars and a mobile phone 'to talk to mummy'. The childminder provides a wide range of activities that helps to develop children's early mathematical skills. Children enjoy playing games, which successfully teaches them about shapes and numbers. The childminder provides a variety of tools for children to independently make marks. Children of all ages enjoy their time with the childminder and learn from each other.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a homely and welcoming environment and children demonstrate that they are comfortable and settled in her care. The childminder has a good understanding of the needs of older children after a full day in school. She gives them time to rest and relax. The childminder is a good role model and encourages children to share, be polite and behave well. She gently reminds them to use good manners and supports them in managing their own feelings. Children develop an understanding of healthy and safe lifestyles. They learn to be independent at an early age. For example, they take off their coats and shoes when they arrive, and help to tidy away toys when they have finished playing with them. The childminder teaches children simple rules that help to keep them safe on outings.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder helps children to make good progress in all aspects of their learning and development. They learn to share and take turns. They listen well to the childminder and follow her instructions. Children are developing a love of books and have favourite stories. They are confident talkers. They cooperate well as they play together and develop friendships with each other. Children enjoy their time with the childminder and are developing key skills ready for their future learning and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY341701 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10073760 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 1 February 2016

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The childminder registered in 2006. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, 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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