Brooks, Catherine Cairney

Inspection date 30 January 2019 Previous inspection date 5 August 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 takes a keen interest in developing her professional knowledge further and keeps all of the required training up to date. She networks with other professionals which also helps her to ensure that her knowledge is as up to date as possible. n The childminder promotes children's language development highly effectively. She speaks to them using relevant and age-appropriate language. She provides them with clear instructions and they respond appropriately. n Children settle very quickly with the childminder. She provides them with a welcoming and relaxing environment and forms strong bonds with the children. She supports their well-being. For instance, she monitors them closely when they do not appear to feel as well as they normally do. n Children make good progress with the childminder. She provides them with a range of exciting and motivating opportunities to learn. Children focus well during adult-led

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This provision is good

activities and enjoy playing with the toys they choose. n The childminder does not always use the information she chooses to gather accurately enough in order to carefully monitor any potential gaps in children's learning.

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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 systems of tracking children's progress to help monitor gaps in their learning more accurately and use the information gained to support them to make even more progress in their learning.

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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 property used for childminding. n The inspector observed the childminder's teaching and discussed the impact of this on children's learning with the childminder. n The inspector looked at questionnaires completed by the parents and took their views into consideration. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector viewed a range of documentation and checked evidence of the suitability of household members.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has an appropriate understanding of potential signs of abuse to look out for and how to report any concerns regarding children's welfare. She keeps parents well informed about their children's progress. She confidently shares information with them to support their children's well- being. The childminder takes on board their comments and feedback, which supports her to improve her service further. She ensures that her home is safe for the children and regularly checks for potential risks and hazards, both in her home and when she is on outings with the children. She recognises the positive impact that sharing information with other settings children attend has on children's overall learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder develops children's understanding and language when they explore and discover new objects. She talks to them about the similarities and differences between themselves and others. For instance, she talked about the difference between the colour of their hair in comparison to hers. She relates children's learning to their home experiences. For example, she spoke to children about how parents use the hairdryer at home while they played with the toy hairdryer. The childminder provides children with an interesting range of experiences to encourage them to learn. Children develop their emerging counting skills. The childminder counts numbers in order with them, for example when they threaded cereal hoops onto dry spaghetti sticks.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides children with a friendly atmosphere where they learn and play happily. She supports their personal hygiene needs appropriately. The childminder knows the children she cares for well. She accurately identifies areas that they need support with. She motivates them to reach the age-appropriate targets she sets for them. For example, she supports children to build their confidence and share their ideas with others. She uses her good relationships with parents to share these targets with them. She also works closely with them to support continuity of children's learning at home. Children have a range of opportunities to explore the wider community. They attend playgroups which helps them to develop their social skills with other children.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy developing their large muscles. For example, they roll and kick balls enthusiastically. They confidently choose from the wide range of resources on offer independently. They learn to play imaginatively. They develop a strong understanding of how to use tools appropriately. For instance, they pretended to be hairdressers and used brushes and clips in the doll's hair. Children progress well from their initial starting points and are well prepared to move on to the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY399433 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10063612 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 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 5 August 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Berkhamsted. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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