Childminder EY541247

Inspection date 10 December 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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This provision is good

n The well-qualified childminder is dedicated to her role. She attends training and liaises regularly with a close network of other childminders to enhance her knowledge and skills. This has extended her understanding of exciting ways to promote children's creativity. n Children build strong bonds with the childminder, who has a calm and nurturing personality. They show that they feel confident and content in her care. Children snuggle up to the childminder as they become tired and peacefully fall to sleep. n The childminder plans a stimulating range of learning experiences that consistently reflects children's interests. Children learn about the natural environment during regular woodland walks. They identify how the leaves on the trees change during the different seasons and observe the insects they find. Children learn to assess their own risks. They climb on and jump off large fallen tree trunks.

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This provision is good

n The childminder continuously evaluates her practice, identifying and addressing areas for improvement. n On occasions, children are not given enough time to think about and respond to the childminder's enthusiastic questioning. n The childminder does not consistently gather detailed information from parents about their child's prior learning, to enable her to focus sharply 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 provide more opportunities for children to enhance their thinking and speaking skills as they formulate answers and respond to questions 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 spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided and discussed with the childminder how she reflects on the service she provides.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the possible signs that indicate that children 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 has robust arrangements to help ensure that children remain safe in her care. She carefully reviews children's progress to address swiftly any possible gaps in their learning. Parents are very complimentary about the service that the childminder offers. They appreciate the 'lovely warm home environment' she creates and describe her as 'amazing'. Secure partnerships with other providers that children attend fully support children's continuity of learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder's ongoing observations and assessments of children's learning support her to meet the needs of all children. She consistently responds to children's interests and adapts her teaching accordingly. For example, children express an interest in the childminder's goldfish which are moving quickly. The childminder uses this opportunity to extend children's mathematical and observational skills. Children show that they enjoy the childminder's sensitive interaction in their play. They use their vivid imagination to pretend to make and pour her a cup of tea. Children persevere to solve problems. They work out, through trial and error, how many toy potatoes they are able to balance on a plate. The childminder introduces children to new words, such as 'squeeze' as they enjoy squashing handfuls of scented foam in their hand.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a positive role model for children. She consistently uses good manners. This motivates children to do the same. The childminder's genuine praise for children's achievements supports them to have a strong sense of self-esteem. Children behave well and demonstrate respect for animals as they gently stroke the childminder's dog. The childminder supports children to follow a good hygiene routine consistently.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children count and use mathematical language, such as 'a lot' and 'more'. They express a keen interest in books. Children look carefully at the characters on the pages and press the electronic buttons linked to these characters. Children are independent for their young age. For example, they put on their own wellington boots and manage their clothing with minimal support after their nappy is changed. Children build the small muscles in their hands in preparation for writing. They use their fingers to make a variety of marks in flour. Children make good progress and gain the skills needed to help prepare them for their future learning at school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY541247 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10080185 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 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Stevenage. She operates all year round, from 7.15am until 6pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3 and 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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Registers

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