Childminder EY444110

Inspection date 6 December 2018 Previous inspection date 14 November 2014

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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 observes and assesses children's development and provides activities that support them in reaching the next steps in their learning. The childminder monitors children's progress to identify and address any gaps in their learning and development. n Partnerships with parents are effective with regard to exchanging information to ensure continuity of care and learning for children. n The childminder is sensitive and caring and children develop close bonds with her. Children feel emotionally secure and are happy in the care of the childminder. n Children make good progress. Young children develop well in their physical development. For example, they have good handling skills as they learn to scoop and pour rice and pasta into different containers. n The childminder and her assistant review the provision to identify any areas for improvement. The childminder seeks the views of parents and children as part of her

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This provision is good

self-evaluation procedures. n The childminder has not fully considered ways of raising children's awareness of similarities and differences in families, communities and traditions. n The childminder does not consistently offer many experiences to extend and build on children's understanding and skills in using everyday technology.

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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 extend support for children to learn about families, cultures and traditions beyond their own experience n strengthen the opportunities for children to develop their understanding and use of information and communication technology.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed activities while children played in the indoor play area. She discussed teaching methods with the childminder. n The inspector looked at evidence of the childminder's training and checked evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household. n The inspector looked at a selection of children's assessment records and planning, policies and procedures and a range of other documentation. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times through the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of her responsibilities and she works hard to keep children safe. The childminder knows children well and she is confident in recognising and recording concerns, such as any changes to children's behaviour. She knows the procedures to follow to report any concerns. The childminder ensures her assistant knows how to recognise concerns and has a clear understanding of whom to contact. The childminder recognises the impact that training has on her teaching practice. She sources relevant courses for herself and her assistant. For example, through paediatric first-aid training, the childminder has strengthened her knowledge and confidence in how to deal with different situations that may arise.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder encourages young children to recognise the different shapes they create in the rice and pasta mixtures, such as circle and square. Children confidently join in with their friends as they play with construction blocks. They play well together and interaction is good as they help each other to build a car. The childminder encourages them to extend their vocabulary as she asks the children to describe what they have drawn and asks them to name the colours they have used. Children practise writing with pens on large rolls of paper. This helps them to develop early writing skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder manages children's behaviour well. She gives them clear, consistent rules and boundaries which are appropriate to children's age and stage of development. The childminder's regular use of praise and encouragement helps to support children's confidence and self-esteem. She encourages children to manage simple tasks for themselves. For example, young children feed themselves and confidently use spoons and forks at mealtimes. The childminder promotes a healthy lifestyle. Children benefit from plenty of fresh air, exercise and fresh fruit at snack times. Regular trips to the park and soft-play areas, help children to be active and build their upper body strength.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. They develop the key skills to help prepare them for the next stage in their learning, including school. Older children learn to manage their self-care needs independently and younger children confidently make decisions about their play. Older children are beginning to notice letters and numbers during everyday play. Children are motivated, persevere and concentrate on activities for long periods.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY444110 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10069435 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 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 14 November 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in St Albans in Hertfordshire. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm from Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 2.

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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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