Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date 6 December 2018 Previous inspection date 26 September 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not met (with actions) 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 plans a varied range of stimulating learning experiences that reflects children's interests and helps them to make good progress. Children learn about the natural environment during regular woodland walks. They identify how the leaves on the trees change during the different seasons. Children learn to assess their own risks as they climb on and jump off large fallen tree trunks. n Children build strong bonds with the childminder who has a nurturing personality. They show that they feel secure and content in her care. Children welcome her sensitive interaction in their play. n The experienced childminder focuses well on her role. She uses various methods to regularly enhance her knowledge and skills. Recent discussions with other professionals have increased her understanding of refining her ongoing observations of children to accurately inform her flexible planning. n The childminder does not share precise information about nursery-aged children's

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This provision is good

ongoing achievements with staff from the other settings they attend to fully support continuity in their learning. n The childminder does not always gather detailed information from parents about their child's prior learning to enable her to sharply focus on children's precise learning needs from the outset.

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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 partnerships with staff from other settings that children attend so that more precise information about children's achievements is shared n gain more detailed information from parents about what their child knows and can already do when they first start.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector interacted and spoke to children during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of possible signs that indicate a child may be at risk of harm. She knows how to take swift action to protect children's welfare in the event of a child protection concern. The childminder carries out robust risk assessments to help ensure that children remain safe in her care. She carefully reviews children's progress to swiftly address any possible gaps in their learning. The childminder regularly reflects on the service she provides. This helps to identify and address any areas for improvement effectively. Parents are very complimentary about the service that the childminder offers. They particularly like how she creates a home-from-home environment.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder's regular observations and assessment of children supports her to meet the needs of all children. She helps children to develop the small-muscle skills in their hands to improve on their early writing skills. Children concentrate and accurately insert coloured buttons into the correct holes on complex picture boards. The childminder's genuine praise motivates children to work out problems, through trial and error. For instance, they discover that they need to apply more glue to ensure that the large pompoms stick on their Christmas card. The childminder skillfully supports children to understand that writing has meaning. She sensitively helps children to build on their range of vocabulary and how to include these words accurately within sentences.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a positive role model. Children behave well and use good manners. They develop a good understanding of similarities and differences. For instance, the childminder encourages children to taste traditional foods from different countries. The childminder supports children to consistently follow a good hygiene routine. Children positively benefit from organised visits with the childminder to local groups. This helps them to build relationships with larger groups of children.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are independent. They confidently help themselves to a good range of resources that is easily accessible. Children manage their own personal needs and eagerly carry out age-appropriate responsibilities. They complete complex puzzles, identify some numbers and are beginning to write the letters in their name. Children enjoy learning and challenge themselves to create patterns, using pompoms of different sizes and colours. They gain the necessary skills needed to help prepare them for their future learning at school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 129129 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10059995 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 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 26 September 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1995 and lives in Brookmans Park, Hatfield. She operates from 7.30am until 6pm on Wednesday and Thursday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for three- year-old children.

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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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