Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date 16 January 2019 Previous inspection date 16 December 2015

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Outstanding 1 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

n The childminder is inspirational and is passionate about driving forward exceptional practice. She reflects on the quality of the provision to ensure she maintains excellent outcomes for children. n The quality of teaching is consistently strong and highly effective. The childminder is dedicated to ensuring each child makes the most possible progress while in her care. She is well qualified and has a very good understanding of how children learn. n The childminder provides children with a wealth of exciting learning opportunities. They have interesting, enjoyable days as they take part in activities or go on outings. They visit local attractions, such as 'pet's corner', the library and museum, and have great fun looking for faces on the trees as they go for walks in the forest. n Children are extremely settled and happy. They thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder. Her home is bright, welcoming and very well organised to support children

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This provision is outstanding

to become highly confident, independent learners. n Equality and diversity are supported well by the childminder. She is fully committed to providing an inclusive environment for all children. Children are encouraged to value and respect each other's differences and celebrate each other's achievements. n Partnerships with parents are excellent. Parents say they particularly like the 'homely and loving atmosphere' the childminder creates for their children. They are fully involved in their children's learning and often share 'special moments' and photographs from home, to give the childminder an overall picture of their child.

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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 continue to make the most of professional development opportunities to enhance the excellent practice even further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the premises and viewed the areas used by children. n The inspector observed children interacting with the childminder. n The inspector discussed children's learning and development 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 took account of the views of parents through reading written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder provides an exceptional childminding provision in which every child is highly valued. She demonstrates a genuine enthusiasm for her work and is extremely well organised. The childminder is consistently looking for ways to extend her excellent skills and knowledge. This reflects her passion for providing the best possible quality of provision. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder fully understands her role to keep children safe from harm. She has robust procedures to follow if she has concerns about children's welfare. The childminder regularly assesses children's achievements and meticulously tracks their progress. This ensures she can rapidly highlight any gaps in development and provide children with appropriate support to enhance their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder has very high expectations of what children can achieve. The daily routines are planned exceptionally well to promote children's learning to the highest level. Children have their own delightful learning journey book. The annotated photographs show the wide range of activities they take part in, and the excellent progress they are making. Children have fun with the childminder as they learn. She supports their awareness of mathematics extremely well as they play with relevant toys, such as magnetic picture boards. They love to measure the ingredients as they make cakes. The childminder skilfully promotes children's speech and language. She sits at their level, asking questions to help promote children's thinking skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children flourish in the childminder's care. She is a superb role model, treating children with kindness and respect. Children form close relationships with her and show their affection for her, helping to support their emotional well-being. The childminder knows the children's needs, likes and dislikes well. She excels in supporting them at every stage of their development. Children have high levels of confidence and self-esteem as the childminder uses every opportunity to praise them for their achievements. Their behaviour is exemplary. The childminder has a highly effective 'school transition plan' to help to prepare children for their move on to school.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are extremely well supported and make outstanding progress in all aspects of their learning. They eagerly join in activities and enjoy using the excellent range of resources. Young children develop brilliant early literacy skills. For example, they delight in using crayons, chalks and paints to make marks and are eager to turn the pages of a book during story time. They learn self-care routines, eat healthily and enjoy fresh air and physical exercise each day. These wonderful experiences provide children with an abundance of skills that will support them in their future learning and when they start school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY256845 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10059704 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 3 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 16 December 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Bishop's Stortford. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3. She provides funded early years education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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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