Childminder EY374733

Inspection date 6 December 2018 Previous inspection date 9 December 2014

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Outstanding 1 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

n The childminder is extremely passionate about her role in children's learning. She enthusiastically interacts with children which helps them to remain focused as they play. She knows the children she cares for very well. She follows their interests which helps them to develop their learning even further. n The childminder confidently and accurately identifies risks to the children. Their safety is of great importance to her. She completes visual checks of the property indoors and outdoors throughout the day to ensure that children are kept safe. She explains the reasons for the rules to the children using relevant language and all of the children, including the youngest, demonstrate a strong sense of understanding. n Relationships with parents are extremely strong. They speak positively about the service that the childminder provides and how well she cares for their children. The childminder takes on board comments they make, such as from the parent

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This provision is outstanding

questionnaires that they complete. She provides them with many exciting ideas to support their children's learning at home. Highly effective communication methods support children's continuity of care. n Children's behaviour is exemplary. The childminder supports them appropriately to develop strong friendships with other children. She acts as a very positive role model. She talks to them about the importance of being kind to their friends. Even the youngest children take turns and share toys without needing to be reminded. n Children develop their skills exceptionally well with the childminder. They are extremely well prepared for the next stage in their learning. The childminder accurately assesses their progress regularly and sets them appropriate next steps in their learning. She quickly identifies any rare gaps that emerge and addresses these swiftly. She provides all children with highly effective support to make rapid progress.

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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 continue to make the most of the already strong professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge and maintain the excellent levels of teaching.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector observed a planned activity. She held a discussion with the childminder regarding the impact of the teaching on children's learning. n The inspector read emails and messages from parents and took account of their views. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at suitable times throughout the inspection. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies and children's learning records.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has fully embedded procedures to ensure that children's well-being is monitored and concerns are reported. The childminder constantly reflects on the service she offers. She plans to continue to enhance her already strong professional knowledge to support and maintain the inspirational quality of her teaching. The childminder works closely with other professionals, such as other local childminders, which helps support children to have positive interactions with others and develop their strong communication and social skills even further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder's teaching is remarkable and she makes the most of every opportunity for children to learn. She promotes children's understanding of numbers extremely well. For instance, she encourages children to count slices of banana that they independently cut at snack time. The childminder provides children with highly stimulating experiences and they remain thoroughly engaged as they learn. She uses her positive interactions effectively to support their language development. They develop a strong sense of curiosity and the childminder supports them to safely explore and take risks. For instance, she explains to children how they can safely investigate what happens to ice cubes if they eat them. Children go on regular outings with the childminder, such as to the zoo.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Younger children play alongside each other confidently and older children play games together enthusiastically. The childminder strongly encourages them to make choices for themselves. Older children are extremely independent. They pour their own water from a jug into cups at mealtimes. The childminder promotes children's understanding of the importance of following good hygiene routines from a very young age. The childminder is highly responsive to children's individual needs. She has extremely strong bonds with all children. She reassures them with hugs and meets their personal care needs exceptionally well. Children are confident and happy in her home. They speak to visitors politely and confidently interact with them, including the youngest children who are reassured by the childminder's calm and positive nature.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children develop excellent hand-to-eye coordination. For instance, they move a cornflour mixture from one container to another, using spoons to mix the flour and water together. Older children closely watch what changes take place to the mixture and speak confidently about what they see happening. All children work together and remain consistently engaged as they explore. They investigate objects in a treasure basket intently using their senses, such as listening to the bubble wrap with enjoyment as it pops. Older children solve problems independently and persevere at tasks until they complete them. Younger children develop their physical skills confidently. They practise walking and develop their ability to negotiate their way around objects.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY374733 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10069426 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 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 9 December 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Tuesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant 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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