Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date 9 January 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 plans and provides children with a good range of activities that support their interests and promote the next steps in their learning. n The childminder understands the importance of building on her professional development. For example, she recently updated her training relating to reorganising her resources so that younger children can make more choices and extend their play. n The childminder works well in partnership with parents. She agrees with all parents from the outset on how they will be involved in their child's care and learning. This effectively supports partnerships with parents. n The childminder supports children's emotional well-being effectively. She is kind and caring, and children build positive relationships with her and each other. Children behave well and are kind to their friends. n Children are curious and motivated. They make good progress in their learning. There

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This provision is good

are good opportunities for children to become more aware of themselves and other people, to further support and enhance their knowledge about the world around them. n At times, the childminder does not always make the most of spontaneous opportunities to extend children's emerging awareness of mathematical ideas, especially counting.

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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 build on opportunities to extend children's mathematical awareness, especially with regard to counting.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed children engaged in activities and the childminder's interaction with them. n The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including records of children's details and learning, the childminder's insurance certificate and other relevant documentation. n The inspector observed children's play and discussed children's learning and progress with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. She keeps up to date with safeguarding issues and guidance from the local authority. In addition, she provides regular training and support for her assistant to keep up to date with her knowledge of the policies and procedures, including child protection and the 'Prevent' duty. The environment is safe and secure and the childminder keeps close supervision of children at all times. The childminder seeks the views of parents and children to help her review her provision and identify ways in which she could improve further. For instance, she regularly communicates with other childminders to update her skills. The childminder successfully monitors children's progress. She quickly identifies and reduces any differences in children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her good knowledge of child development to plan challenging activities that extend children's learning. For example, she supports physical development and encourages younger children to climb large equipment. Children thoroughly enjoy investigating the range of materials with their hands during a sensory activity using water and ice cubes. The childminder introduces new words, such as 'cold' and 'freezing', into children's growing vocabulary. She encourages children's creativity and early literacy skills. For instance, children enjoy blending different coloured paints on a large wall canvas in the garden.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gathers detailed information from parents when children first start. This ensures that children settle in quickly and benefit from the consistent experiences of home and the setting. The childminder responds to the needs of toddlers by sensitively providing warm and consistent care, including cuddles and smiles, to support their emotional well-being. Children benefit from good opportunities to gain fresh air and exercise daily. They enjoy regular outings to areas of interest and walks to the local woods and park. For example, children visit the woodland area and climb onto dens they have built from sticks and leaves. The childminder promotes children's awareness of healthy lifestyles and provides nutritious home-made meals.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making expected progress in all areas of learning and are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. They learn a good range of skills for their next stage of learning. Children develop good social skills and hand-to-eye coordination. For example, toddlers learn to skilfully handle magnetic hammers to catch toy aliens as they happily play a game with their friends.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY538000 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10089488 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 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire. She operates from 8am to 6pm on Monday to Thursday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with her daughter, who is an assistant on a part- time basis.

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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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