Childminder, Out-of school day care in Hertfordshire

Inspection date 18 December 2018 Previous inspection date 16 September 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Met 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 Not Applicable

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This provision is good

n The childminder focuses well on his role and shows a strong commitment to continually develop his practice. Recent training has increased his awareness of providing children with an even more varied range of creative opportunities. n Children show that they are confident and feel secure in the childminder's care. They build strong friendly relationships with the childminder and his family. The childminder sensitively supports children's emotional needs during any changes in their lives. n The childminder works in partnership with parents to ensure that they are fully informed about the stimulating experiences that are available for children. Parents value the nurturing and family orientated environment that he creates. They describe the childminder as 'professional and caring' and 'cannot speak highly enough of the care provided'. n The childminder demonstrates a strong understanding of how to consistently engage

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This provision is good

and enthuse children in stimulating activities. He skilfully adapts his practice according to children's individual needs. The childminder supports children to learn new skills, such as precisely cutting around labels mounted onto card. n The childminder does not challenge children to do as much as possible for themselves to be highly independent individuals. n The childminder does not have highly effective links with children's teachers to fully support children's continuity of care and experiences further.

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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 offer children more opportunities that challenge them to do as much as possible for themselves to help them to be highly independent n strengthen partnerships with children's teachers to extend on their interests and experiences.

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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 he reflects on the service he provides.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows how to recognise the signs and symptoms of abuse. He knows what to do should he have any concerns regarding a child's welfare. The childminder volunteers as a football coach at a local school. This further contributes to his awareness of keeping children safe at all times. Regular practice of the evacuation procedure supports children to swiftly exit the childminder's home in the event of an emergency. The childminder and co-childminder work very well together. They demonstrate a strong commitment to provide children and parents with a high-quality service. They regularly use self-evaluation to reflect on the service they offer. This helps them to swiftly work towards identified areas for improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are consistently engaged in activities of their choice and those which the childminder plans. They thoroughly enjoy the childminder's sensitive interaction in their play. For example, he helps them to spell some words as they excitedly write a letter to Father Christmas. Children develop good control and coordination. They use a ladle to scoop up and weigh equal amounts of dried oats. Children transfer the oats into a small bag to produce reindeer food. The childminder helps children to understand the importance of protecting wildlife by only using edible ingredients. Children take turns and work together to solve problems as they play a game using large wooden blocks.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

All children behave very well. They are very respectful and aware of other's emotions. For example, children regularly talk about and write about what they like about each other. This effectively supports children to build strong and considerate relationships. Children follow the clear boundaries that they agree with the childminder. He helps children to develop a strong sense of respect for the family dogs. Children enjoy gently stroking them. They talk about how much they love spending time with the childminder, co-childminder and their dogs. Children carry out age-appropriate responsibilities. For instance, they help to lay the table and tidy away the activities they have finished playing with. The childminder provides children with nutritious and well-balanced meals. He makes mealtimes a positively social and enjoyable experience. For example, children join in singing Christmas songs and consistently use good manners. The childminder

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

provides children with good opportunities to be physically active. Children enjoy bouncing on the trampoline in the childminder's inviting garden. They also run freely and climb on large apparatus during regular visits with the childminder to the local park.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY467859 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10083395 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 5 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 17 Date of previous inspection 16 September 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Hitchin. He works with a co-childminder. The childminder operates from 7.30am until 9am and 3pm until 6pm, Monday to Friday, during term time only.

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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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