Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date 10 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 uses what she knows about children to ensure that she challenges them effectively. Children make good progress in their learning from their starting points. n Partnerships with parents are effective with regard to exchanging information to ensure continuity of care and learning for children. Parents share very positive views about the service that the childminder provides. n The childminder provides a gradual settling-in process for new children in her care. This supports them to adjust quickly to their new surroundings. Children are happy and rapidly become confident. n The childminder provides a variety of activities that challenge children to develop their large movements and good handling skills. Toddlers confidently run, climb and make good progress in their physical development. n At times, the childminder does not encourage children to understand about the importance of healthy eating and the impact this has on their health and well-being.

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This provision is good

n The childminder has not fully considered ways of raising children's awareness of similarities and differences, for example with regard to different families, communities and traditions beyond their own experiences.

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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 increase opportunities to help children understand the importance of healthy eating as part of their healthy lifestyles n extend support for children to learn about families, cultures and traditions beyond their own experience.

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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. n The inspector took account of parents' views about the provision.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge about the signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows the procedures to follow and who to contact in the local authority about any such concerns. The childminder frequently evaluates her practice. She seeks the views of parents and children and incorporates these into her plans for improvement. The childminder strengthens and builds on her knowledge and skills through undertaking professional development and training. She regularly evaluates the assessments of children's progress. The childminder provides targeted support when she identifies gaps in their learning, to support their good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes and assesses children and provides activities that support them in reaching the next steps in their learning. She encourages children to manage simple tasks for themselves. For example, toddlers help set up the snack table. They independently tidy away the toys after playing with them. Children use good handling skills while hammering coloured objects into the correct holes. The childminder incorporates opportunities for mathematical development into the children's daily routine. For instance, she helps toddlers to recognise the straight lines, circles and triangle shapes, as they try and match the correct pieces in the puzzles. Children enjoy singing rhymes where they count backwards from five to one. Young children explore electronic musical toys. They learn how to push the buttons to activate different noises and happily sing their favourite rhymes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle in well and develop close and trusting relationships with the kind and caring childminder. They show a strong sense of belonging as they confidently move around the childminder's home. Children develop good friendships and social skills. For example, they learn to share fairly and take turns with toys and resources. They are confident to express their feelings to the childminder about things they like. In the main, children have good opportunities to gain fresh air and daily exercise, For example, they visit soft-play areas and run and explore in the local woods.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good skills in readiness for the move on to school. They learn to manage their self-care needs independently and they confidently make decisions about their play. Children express themselves well. They explore using their senses and make marks in different ways, such as investigating dough and threading cereal hoops onto spaghetti. They practise writing and drawing with a range of coloured pens and pencils. Children are beginning to notice letters and numbers during everyday play activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537473 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10089790 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory 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 Welwyn Garden City in Hertfordshire. She operates from 8am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years 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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Registers

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