Evans Katie Violet

Inspection date 5 February 2019 Previous inspection date 26 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 Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The dedicated childminder and her highly experienced assistant work very well together. Their eye for detail and organisation of their practice are seamless. The childminder ensures her comprehensive policies and procedures are fully incorporated in all aspects of her practice. n The childminder recognises the need to allow children to engage and explore with their own learning. For example, she talks about the skills children gain from placing toy cars in straight lines as being important preparation for school. She understands how these skills will help them learn to draw and write in straight lines. n Children demonstrate a strong sense of belonging with the childminder and her assistant. They thoroughly enjoy looking at photographs of the wonderful experiences they have had together. Children recall happy events and people with humour and enthusiasm and in great detail. n The childminder is mindful of how children joining and leaving her setting has an

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This provision is good

impact on others. She provides an emotions board to help children express how they are feeling after their friends have left. She finds ways that children can continue to socialise with others, for example by visiting toddler groups. n The childminder has high expectations of how much children can learn. However, at times, some of the skills in literacy she expects children to be gaining are not developmentally appropriate.

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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 identify precise next steps in learning for children that are both challenging and achievable, especially with their literacy development.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the childminder and her assistant joining in activities with children and discussed the learning that was taking place with them. n The inspector looked at the areas of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector discussed the progress children are making with the childminder and looked at children's development and assessment records. n The inspector saw evidence of the suitability of household members and sampled a range of other documents, including the safeguarding policy. n The inspector took into account the written views of parents and the childminder's reflections of her practice.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant are aware of signs and symptoms that could indicate children are at risk of harm. They know what to do if they have such concerns about children's safety or welfare. The childminder regularly reflects on her practice and seeks the best ways to develop the service she offers. She seeks the views of parents and children and actively finds ways to incorporate their ideas into her practice. The childminder undertakes relevant professional development opportunities, such as training. She talks positively of the impact this has on her teaching. For example, she has increased her knowledge of how to promote outdoor learning and this widens children's understanding of the natural world.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gains detailed information from parents when children start to attend her setting. She quickly identifies what they can already do and sets them relevant next steps in learning. The childminder and her assistant sensitively teach children as they play. For example, they introduce mathematical language as children line up vehicles. The childminder's assistant helps children to think about categories as they sort out toy cars, trucks and aeroplanes. They then compare quantity as they count how many of each type they have. The childminder understands the benefits to children of working in partnership with parents and other professionals. She provides parents with regular information about how their children are developing and builds strong partnerships with other settings and schools that children attend.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children develop extremely secure attachments to the childminder and her assistant. They benefit from their highly responsive, consistent care over many years. The childminder is extremely passionate about nurturing children to allow them to reach their full potential. With this in mind, she is seeking training on how to promote children's mental health as she feels this is crucial in today's society. The childminder provides wonderful opportunities for children to be outside and practise their physical skills. The superb use of the highly spacious garden provides children with countless opportunities for exploration and adventure. Regular trips to parks allow children to learn how to manage risk as they use large equipment for climbing and swinging. The childminder feels these activities are excellent ways to promote children's healthy lifestyles.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop strong skills they need to aid their future learning and the eventual move to school. They are inquisitive and concentrate very well on their chosen activities. Children develop a good understanding of space and shape, for example through completing puzzles. They persevere with their task and are determined to succeed. Children work out ways they can help themselves. For example, they suggest to the childminder that they could look at the picture on the box to help them work out where pieces fit.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY276604 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10063557 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 26 August 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Hemel Hempstead. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant from the assistant's home.

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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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