Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date 28 November 2018 Previous inspection date 26 January 2015

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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 childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's achievements and progress through a variety of effective methods. This helps them gain a clear picture of what their children can do and where they need assistance, promoting consistency in the support children receive. n The well-qualified childminder uses her knowledge of how children learn to help ensure all children have positive learning opportunities and make good progress. n Parents are asked about what their children know and can do when they first join the childminder's setting. They are encouraged to regularly share information about children's learning and experiences at home. n Children are settled and happy in the childminder's provision. They develop strong positive attachments to her. The childminder and her assistants are attentive to the children's needs and know them well. n Children are well supported in managing their behaviour. They understand the rules for

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This provision is good

sharing and taking turns. Older children show tolerance and respect for younger ones and help to support their play. n The childminder supports children to learn about differences and similarities in people and to talk about their emotions and feelings. This helps to promote children's personal, social and emotional development. n Partnerships with the school that children attend are strong. The childminder, assistants and teachers share information well to help maintain good levels of continuity in children's experiences. Children have many opportunities to consolidate skills they have gained in school. n Occasionally, the childminder and her assistants focus too much on planned activities and do not give children enough time to lead and develop their own play or follow their own interests. n At the time of the inspection when working in the agreed additional premises, there were too many registered assistants working with the childminder than allowed under

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This provision is good

the childminding registration. However, there was no negative impact on the children and the childminder has taken steps to ensure that requirements are met in the future.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must: Due date ensure requirements relating to childminding registration continue to be met when working from additional premises. 21/12/2018

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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 lead and develop their own play and interests.

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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 and assessed the impact this had on children's learning. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of the adults living on the premises and working with the children. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector met with a small number of parents, reviewed written feedback provided and took account of parental views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistants have a good understanding of their responsibilities to protect children from harm. They know what action they must take if they were to have a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder refreshes her own knowledge in this area to keep in line with current regulations and legislation. She ensures that her assistants understand and can follow her policies and procedures to keep children safe. The childminder regularly evaluates her provision and shows a strong commitment to continuing to improve her practice. For example, she uses additional premises for her out-of-school provision. This space enables children to further develop their physical skills, participate in team games and explore outdoor learning opportunities. The childminder supervises her assistants' practice effectively. She provides coaching, mentoring and supervision meetings to maintain good standards of

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

care and teaching. Parents are highly complimentary about the provision. They explain that the childminder meets their children's needs well.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is experienced and has good awareness of how children learn and develop. She knows the children well and understands their needs and interests. The childminder and her assistants successfully help children to become confident communicators who can express their ideas, and they value children's opinions. They listen carefully to what children have to say and ask open-ended questions to extend their learning further. Children have good opportunities to follow instructions, solve problems and develop their mathematical skills. For example, they are challenged to build a structure made from marshmallows and dried spaghetti strands. They assemble their models and challenge each other for the best ways to give them stability. All children have fun and are engaged in purposeful play and activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment at home and in the after- school provision. Children settle with ease and quickly grow in confidence and make new friends. Children behave well and are courteous. They share toys and resources and wait their turn in activities and games. The childminder and her assistants teach the importance of good hygiene routines, such as washing their hands before snacks. Children have good opportunities to build on their creative skills in art and craft activities. They are proud of their achievements and explain the ideas that inspired them to draw pictures.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. They have built suitable relationships with their peers, the childminder and her assistants. Children gain independence and are happy at the setting. They show they can attend to tasks and concentrate on things that interest them. Children, including those who speak English as an additional language, are acquiring the important skills they need for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY473997 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10070418 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 10 Date of previous inspection 26 January 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in St Albans. She operates all year round from 8am to 2.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She operates out-of-school provision at additional premises from 3.30pm until 6pm. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. She works with assistants.

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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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