Childminder EY542357

Inspection date 17 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 Parents are very happy with the service that the childminder provides. They take an active role in their children's learning. The childminder keeps them well informed about the good levels of progress that their children make. Parents share special moments from home with the childminder. She proudly displays these moments in her home for the children to see. n The childminder supports children to develop their mathematical understanding extremely well. She makes full use of all opportunities for children to practise their counting and uses appropriate language to extend their learning further. n Children are very happy with the childminder. They settle in well and enjoy participating in the range of activities on offer. The childminder provides a friendly and calm environment for the children she cares for. Children turn to her for support when they need it. n Children have the support they need to become independent learners. The childminder

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This provision is good

encourages them to complete age-appropriate tasks for themselves. The childminder supports children to gain the skills that they need to confidently move on to the next stage in their learning. n The childminder gathers information and monitors children's progress. However, this information is not consistently used effectively to swiftly identify gaps in their learning. n The childminder does not consistently make effective use of opportunities to share information on children's progress with staff at other settings children attend.

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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 monitor the progress children make more precisely so that any gaps in their learning are swiftly identified and children can make even more progress in their learning n build upon the existing good relationships with professionals at other settings children attend to include sharing information about children's progress to enhance their development 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 areas of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector observed the quality of the childminder's teaching. She held a discussion with the childminder about the impact of the teaching on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to children and the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector read letters from parents whose children are cared for by the childminder. She took their views into consideration. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies, qualification certificates and children's learning records.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a strong understanding of how to report any concerns about the children she cares for. She continuously develops her professional knowledge further. For instance, she researches relevant topics online to deepen her understanding of safeguarding. The childminder reflects on the service that she provides. She encourages parents to take an active role in trialling and implementing new systems and responds positively to their comments. She regularly monitors the policies that she has in place. She ensures that her home is safe for all of the children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts very positively with the children and asks them a wide range of questions. She continuously reinforces and supports children's learning and understanding. For example, she provides them with various opportunities throughout the day to discuss and explore the topic they are learning about. The childminder provides children with a varied range of resources. She skilfully links their learning to their interests. Children enjoy opportunities to go on outings with the childminder, such as to the local park. The childminder makes the most of spontaneous opportunities that arise to extend children's learning even further. For example, she explains to children about how trees grow when they ask about the pips in the apples they eat.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children well with their emotional development. They talk to the childminder about how they feel. They recall past events that have taken place and discuss these fondly. The childminder encourages children to be kind and to share. She acts as a positive role model for children. Children practise taking turns and working together with their friends. Children develop a good understanding of healthy eating. For instance, the childminder talks to the children about why it is important to eat fruit and vegetables. Children demonstrate their understanding of following good hygiene practices. They talk confidently to the childminder about how washing their hands helps to keep the germs away.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop their understanding of colours. They confidently identify the colours of the fruit at snack time. Children enjoy singing familiar songs. They use their imaginations well as they play. For example, they pretend to rock the babies to sleep and change their nappies. Children practise dressing and undressing independently, such as when they put on the dressing-up clothes. Children create and colour pictures enthusiastically, which helps them to develop their smaller muscles. They enjoy listening to the stories that the childminder reads to them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY542357 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10089749 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 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Welwyn Garden City. She operates from 7.30am until 6pm on Monday to Thursday all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a relevant qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded education for three-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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