Childminder EY316556

Inspection date 5 February 2019 Previous inspection date 16 February 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 Children are extremely confident and settled with the childminder. They talk to visitors happily and enjoy showing them the artwork they create. They form meaningful friendships with other children and turn to the childminder for help and support when needed. n The childminder prepares children for moving on to school, where appropriate, very well. For example, she talks to them about what they will do during their time at school. The childminder encourages them to develop their independence and complete age-appropriate tasks for themselves. n The childminder develops her professional knowledge well. She is keen to improve her knowledge in areas that interest her to support children's development. The childminder uses her training effectively to support children in specific areas, such as their speech and language development. n The childminder knows the children in her care well. She skilfully provides them with

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This provision is good

various opportunities to learn based on their interests. The childminder plans activities that keep children interested and motivated to learn. n Parents are very happy with the care and teaching that the childminder provides for their children. They feel well informed about their children's progress and well-being. Parents comment that their children are safe and happy in the childminder's care. The childminder shares ideas with them to further support the children's learning at home. n The childminder does not consistently use the information she gathers effectively to fully support children's progress in their 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 monitor the progress that children make more effectively and use the information gained to support them to make even more rapid 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 premises 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 read messages from the parents whose children are cared for by the childminder. She took their views into consideration. n The inspector viewed a range of documentation and checked evidence of the suitability of the household members. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children throughout the inspection at appropriate times.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder provides a safe and welcoming environment for children. They settle into her care quickly. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good awareness of the procedures to follow to report any concerns regarding children's welfare. She works with other professionals to support children's continuity of care. For instance, she holds regular conversations with staff at other settings children attend. The childminder thoughtfully reflects on her provision. She implements suggestions made by the parents. The childminder reviews the policies she has in place regularly to improve and support her provision further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good range of resources that are appropriate for the children she cares for. She follows their interests in the resources she provides. The childminder supports children effectively to develop their enjoyment of stories from a young age. She follows the children's lead in their learning. For instance, she asks them which character they wish to be in the story she reads to them. This also helps them to develop their imaginations. The childminder encourages children to develop their language. They talk to her confidently about the things they can see in the pictures of the stories. The childminder relates their learning to their own experiences, for example looking at the fruit in a story and talking about the fruit they ate at snack time.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children to develop their independence. For example, they use knives safely at snack time to cut up their fruit. The childminder provides children with a range of healthy meals. Babies learn to feed themselves, which helps them to develop their hand-to-eye coordination. The childminder meets the needs of the children well. She uses the information she gains from parents to support children to feel comfortable in her home. Children learn about other cultures and special events, such as Chinese New Year. The childminder supports the children to express their feelings. For example, she encouraged them to talk about the people they love when they created artwork using heart shapes.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, even the youngest, enjoy choosing independently from the toys on offer. Older children develop their understanding of numbers and counting. For example, they count the number of presents they can see in a picture with appropriate support. Children make good progress from their starting points. They enthusiastically sing and dance to familiar songs. Children enjoy going on outings and exploring the local environment. They develop an understanding of how to care for animals and learn to treat them with kindness.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY316556 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10070393 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 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 18 Date of previous inspection 16 February 2015

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The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Redbourn. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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