Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date 29 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 and her assistants create a warm and welcoming environment. They form strong bonds with the children, who settle in quickly and become confident learners. n The childminder teaches children about the world around them. For example, she builds on their interest in wild animals after reading their favourite story about a zoo. Children develop good early literacy skills. For instance, they learn to predict endings and enjoy looking at different books. This supports them to gain good skills for their future learning. n Children achieve well. The childminder and her assistants accurately assess the progress children make and plan well for the next steps in their learning. n Children are well behaved. The childminder and her assistants set a good example through their gentle and considerate manner towards the children. n Relationships with parents are good. Parents feel well informed and appreciate the care

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This provision is good

and guidance the childminder provides. The childminder encourages a two-way flow of communication with parents. She shares information about their child's care and learning effectively. n The childminder does not yet sharply focus her assistants' professional development on raising the quality of teaching, in order to further enhance learning experiences for children. n At times, the childminder does not extend opportunities for children to build on their counting skills and number recognition even further.

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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 reflect more precisely on the quality of teaching for the assistants to identify how practice can be improved even further, in order to help children reach the highest level of learning n provide more opportunities for children to count and recognise numbers.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and assistant. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living and working in the household. n The inspector took a tour of the home and spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written questionnaires and feedback provided. n The inspector conducted a short, joint observation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder and her assistants accurately evaluate the overall quality of their provision. They are ambitious to develop further and work well as a team. For example, the childminder introduced a home-library service whereby parents can read to their children at home and become further involved in their children's learning. The childminder monitors children's development regularly to ensure that they are making good progress. This close monitoring helps her to identify what children need to learn next and to plan activities that are suited to the child's individual needs. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Robust policies underpin the childminder's good practice and promote children's well-being and safety. Overall, the childminder has good arrangements to ensure her assistants have an up-to-date knowledge of the policies and procedures, such as child protection and the 'Prevent' duty.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistants encourage children to follow their own interests. For instance, children were fascinated when they mixed ice and foam together and concentrated well as they moulded 'snow mountains' using a good range of creative and design skills. The childminder provided further opportunities for children to learn about the wider world. For example, they visited the zoo after reading their favourite book about wildlife. The childminder promotes communication and language well. She introduces new words, breaks words down into syllables so the sounds are clear and encourages children to repeat them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children respond well to the constant care and attention the childminder and her assistants provide. Children are supervised well. Younger children form secure attachments and show they are happy and settled in the childminder's home. Older children enjoy their time with their friends. Children's behaviour is good. Clear rules and expectations support positive behaviour and children show concern for others. The childminder promotes children's knowledge and understanding of healthy lifestyles and good hygiene procedures. She helps children to make healthy choices, try new foods, be physically active and understand the importance of meeting their own personal hygiene needs, such as washing their hands.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain good personal and social skills, a willingness to learn and are inquisitive learners. Toddlers show a keen interest in writing and develop good concentration skills as they practise mark making. Older children use good imaginative skills. For instance, they pretended to be at the hairdressers and handled a wide range of play resources, as they tried to 'tong' and 'blow dry' their own hair. Children gain important skills for the next stage in their learning and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY543683 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10091857 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 1 - 5 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 14 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Hoddesdon in Hertfordshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant level 3 qualification and employs two assistants 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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