Childminder EY337167

Inspection date 13 December 2018 Previous inspection date 21 April 2016

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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 reflects on her practice and values the views of parents and children to support continuous improvement. For example, she recently sourced more resources to help maintain the interest and engagement of the older children in her care. n The childminder plans a wide range of activities to support children's development. For instance, she takes children to weekly groups and soft-play centres to help build on their social and physical skills. Children enjoy trips to the local farm and garden centre to see different animals and the Christmas decorations. This helps to broaden their understanding of the world. n Children enjoy sensory activities to explore texture and make marks. For example, they pick up noodles to examine, draw shapes in coloured rice and let it sift through their fingers. Children explore how pine cones, stickers and soft feathers feel against their skin. n The childminder knows the children well. They settle quickly into her care and develop

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This provision is good

a close bond to her. Children are familiar with the daily routines and cooperate with nappy changes before it is time for rest. They feel confident to try out new experiences when the childminder remains nearby with reassuring words. These experiences help children to feel safe and secure. n The childminder uses a range of ways to involve parents in children's learning. For example, she uses a secure phone application to send them regular pictures of the activities children take part in. The childminder makes time for parents to talk about children's activities and achievements at home. Parents say they are happy with the care the childminder provides and feel they could not ask for anything more. n The childminder is not consistent in using the information she gains from children's assessments to further enhance the learning of more-able children. n On occasion, young children do not have sufficient time to think and respond during

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This provision is good

planned activities to further promote their speech and language skills.

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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 make the best use of the information gained from children's assessments in order to plan highly challenging activities that stretch more-able children's learning n provide even more opportunities for young children to develop their speech and language skills.

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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.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder regularly refreshes her knowledge of child protection issues and knows the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child who is at risk of harm. She knows the correct procedures to follow if she has any concerns about children's welfare. Risk assessments are robust and ensure that children are kept safe. The childminder is proactive in gaining support to update her knowledge and maintain her good-quality teaching. For instance, she attends regular training provided by the local authority and reads information posted to an online childminding support group. The childminder recently attended training focused on sounds and letters. She now feels better equipped to support the older children to sound out letters to form a word, in line with the way they learn at school. This is one of the ways the childminder helps children to gain the essential skills for future learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder works well with parents and other providers to accurately assess each child's starting points. In addition, she talks to the children's teachers from the school she collects from to share information about their development. This helps to promote consistency for each child in their learning. The childminder demonstrates how toys work and encourages children to do things by themselves. For example, children follow the childminder's instruction and place one hand on each side of a shape sorter. They pull hard on the handles to release the different shaped objects and begin their game again. Children know what button to press on a toy when they wish to play music. They proudly show their ability to move in a range of ways to sounds that they enjoy.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides children with clear guidance about what is acceptable behaviour. For example, children learn they must allow other children to have a turn and to be gentle with the babies. Children play alongside others and develop relationships with children of all ages. The childminder recognises how the younger children like to copy the older children and makes the most of these opportunities. For example, she encourages older children to share their knowledge of storybooks and the words that they contain. This helps to ignite young children's interest in literacy. The childminder provides children with fresh fruit each day. She carefully checks the ingredients of any food that she provides to strictly adhere to children's dietary requirements. These are some of the ways the childminder promotes children's good health.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. They show a motivation to learn and concentrate for long periods of time when activities interest them. Children demonstrate good levels of independence. They peel their banana at snack time and show a desire to help with dressing themselves. Children are keen to take on the responsibility of small tasks. For example, they like to use a dustpan and brush to sweep up the floor after messy play activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY337167 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10073707 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 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 21 April 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Puckeridge, Ware. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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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