Roper, Elaine

Inspection date 28 January 2019 Previous inspection date 9 April 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 provides a stimulating learning environment both inside and outdoors. Children also benefit from regular outings to toddler groups, soft play and the woods. This helps to enhance their learning and to develop an understanding of the community the children live in. n The childminder works well with staff at other early years settings that children also attend. She frequently shares information about children's development. This helps to provide a consistent approach to children's learning. n Methods of teaching are good. Children are encouraged to 'have a go' at things themselves. The childminder skilfully shows children how to use equipment and provides a narrative to their play. This helps to develop children's language skills. n Assessment of children's learning is thorough, the childminder knows exactly what the children can do and their next stage in learning. Children make good progress.

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This provision is good

n The childminder is a positive role model, good manners are promoted at all times. Children behave very well. The childminder frequently praises the children for their achievements. This helps to build their confidence and self-esteem. n The childminder does not always make the best use of her questioning skills to help children think of their own ideas.

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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 strengthen the already good teaching to help children explore their own ideas and deepen their thinking.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed activities in the setting. n The inspector looked at samples of children's records and other documentation, including policies and procedures. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took account of parents' views through written feedback provided on the day. n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used for childminding purposes.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder demonstrates a strong desire to continually improve. Previous evaluation has seen the childminder improve resources for imaginative play on a larger scale. Children now enjoy making dens. This helps to enhance social and creative skills in children. The childminder is committed to her own professional development. She has undertaken a variety of courses since her last inspection, such as refresher training on the early years foundation stage. This has helped to develop her methods of assessing children's progress and to write precise next steps for their learning. This helps children to make good progress. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a sound knowledge of child protection and knows what to do should she have concerns about a child in her care. The childminder implements robust policies and procedures that ensure that children are cared for in a safe environment.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has good relationships with the parents, they speak highly of her. Information on children's development is frequently shared both ways. This helps to provide a consistent approach to children's learning. The childminder has introduced the use of props to activities to enhance her teaching and to allow children more opportunities to see written numbers and letters. This helps to enhance children's understating of early mathematics and literacy. Activities are exciting, they provide the children with challenge and are well planned to ensure that they meet the children's individual learning needs. The childminder is flexible in her approach to planned activities. She follows the children's lead and adapts teaching accordingly. She skilfully adds resources to enhance learning even further, following on from children's interests. Children are motivated to learn and remain engaged in activities. Children develop many

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

mathematical skills through play. For example, they learn to count, match, sort, compare and develop mathematical language as they build with wooden bricks.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have formed strong bonds with the childminder. She has a very calm and kind nature. The children enjoy sharing a giggle with her and snuggling into her for a story before sleep time. There is an effective settling in procedure in place and children settle quickly into the childminder's home. Children are secure, happy and confident in her care. The childminder knows the children very well, she is aware of their likes, dislikes and preferences. She uses this knowledge well to meet their individual needs and children are well cared for. Children learn how to use equipment safely, such as scissors and knives. This helps them to manage their own safety. Children take an active role in the childminder's home, helping with tasks, such as tidying up.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in all areas of learning. They are reaching the milestones typical for their age. They leave the setting well prepared for the next stage in their learning. Children become independent learners as they chose their own resources for play. They learn skills for the future as they prepare their own food for snack and independently wash their hands ready for mealtimes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY347439 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10060614 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 - 4 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 9 April 2015

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Registers

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Watford, Hertfordshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an appropriate 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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