Childminder, Out-of school day care in Hertfordshire

Inspection date 30 January 2019 Previous inspection date 19 December 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Met 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 Not Applicable

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This provision is good

n The childminder works in partnership with parents to ensure that they are fully informed about the range of activities available to their children. Parents value how the childminder engages with their children in a wholehearted way. n Children show that they are confident and secure in the childminder's care. They build a strong, friendly relationship with the childminder. Children smile and wave with excitement as they notice her waiting for them to come out of school. They talk fondly of their affection for her and the fun they have with her. n The experienced childminder focuses well on her role. She regularly completes training to continue to enhance her skills. For example, recent training has increased her understanding of building on children's mathematical development within their play. n The childminder provides children with a wide range of activities that they eagerly participate in. For instance, they develop good physical skills during daily visits to the

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This provision is good

park. Children balance on large apparatus and safely propel themselves down a zip wire. n Partnerships with children's teachers at the schools they attend do not fully complement children's experiences and interests with the childminder. n The childminder does not always provide children with the opportunity to freely express their ideas and creativity during art and craft activities.

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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 partnerships with children's teachers to fully support children's experiences and interests n enhance opportunities for children to freely express their creativity, building on their own ideas and ways of doing things.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the activities indoors and outdoors and the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity 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 joined the childminder on a walk to collect children from the school they attend and spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided and discussed with the childminder how she reflects on the service she provides.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of possible signs that indicate that children are at risk of harm. She knows how to take swift action to protect children's welfare in the event of a child protection concern. The childminder follows strict procedures to help to ensure that children remain safe in her care. She helps children to assess their own risks. The childminder talks to them about the importance of holding her hand to prevent them from falling over on the icy path. She continuously reflects on the provision she provides and her practice, identifying and addressing areas for improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's speech and language skills. For example, she asks them questions and expresses a genuine interest in what children have to say. This motivates children to use complex sentences to recall their day at school. The childminder's sensitive interaction in children's play supports their vivid imagination effectively. For example, she encourages children to think about how an igloo with layers of blocks made from snow may feel. Children pretend that they are in an igloo and need to keep warm. Children have friendly relationships with older children. They talk about what they are looking forward to doing together at the childminder's home, during breaks times at school. Children plan and agree what they are going to make together using small construction blocks. They concentrate for long periods of time to build a sleigh and work out how to attach different shaped blocks to make it longer.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder creates a fun and welcoming environment where children show that they feel at home. For instance, they confidently sing a complex number song that they have learned at school. The childminder helps children to feel a strong sense of belonging as she displays their models and artwork in her home. Children are independent. They show that they are aware of the boundaries in place. Children competently remove their shoes and coat as they enter the childminder's home. They also carry out responsibilities, such as clearing away their bowl and cup after eating. Children develop a good understanding of growth. For example, they help the childminder to nurture a wide variety of fresh herbs from seed. The childminder uses the herbs in nutritious home-cooked meals that children enjoy. This helps them to experiences an increased range of tastes. Children develop a good understanding of other cultures and traditions. For instance, they taste food from different countries and

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY437903 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10083575 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 4 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 19 December 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Clothall Common, Baldock. She operates from 3.15pm until 6pm, Monday to Friday, during term time only.

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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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