Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date 18 February 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 is committed to her role. She regularly completes training to continue to enhance her skills. Recent training has increased her understanding of the different patterns that children can adopt in their play. She shares her knowledge with other childminders to help improve outcomes for other children. n Children develop strong relationships with the childminder and her family. As soon as children arrive, they smile with delight and are eager to give the childminder a cuddle. They show that they feel happy and comfortable in her care. n The childminder provides children with a rich range of interesting learning opportunities that reflect children's interests and help them to make good progress. They experience travelling on public transport to parks and farms with the childminder. Children enjoy making dens from fallen tree branches and observe how newly born lambs move. n The childminder develops good relationships with parents. She ensures they are fully

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This provision is good

informed of their children's day and their development. Parents appreciate how the childminder treats their children 'as if they were her own'. n The childminder does not share precise information about children's ongoing achievements with staff from other settings that children attend, to fully support continuity in their learning. n The childminder does not consistently support children to build their confidence when exploring activities using all of their senses.

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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 partnerships with staff from other settings that children attend so that more precise information about children's achievements is shared n enhance the range of opportunities for children to build their confidence when exploring using their senses.

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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 indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. 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 interacted and spoke with 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 signs that could indicate that children are at risk of harm. She knows to take swift action to protect children's welfare in the event of a child protection concern. The childminder is vigilant and ensures that children remain within her sight while in her care. She continuously reflects on the provision she provides and her practice, identifying and addressing areas for improvement. The childminder carefully reviews children's progress to swiftly address any gaps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder's detailed observations and assessments of children's learning help to inform her flexible planning. She is very attuned to children's interests through their early vocabulary and gestures. She sings children nursery rhymes and action songs. The childminder's enthusiastic approach and clear demonstration of the actions linked to the songs motivates children to copy and move their body in rhythm. The childminder skilfully uses every opportunity to support children's learning. For example, she counts while attaching the 'legs' to an electronic device. The childminder places a strong emphasis on supporting children's language skills. She consistently responds to their early vocalisations using clear words. This helps children to learn the pattern of conversation.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder creates a calm and welcoming environment where children swiftly settle. She is a positive role model and consistently uses good manners. The childminder's genuine praise for children's achievements helps to enhance their self- esteem. She encourages children to develop respect for their environment and complete age-appropriate tasks. The childminder helps children to continue to build on their social skills. She takes children to a range of organised groups and arranges play sessions with other childminders and the children they care for. Children have very good opportunities that challenge them to build strength and stamina, for example, through regular visits to the local park and activity centres.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are inquisitive and keen to learn. They persevere and concentrate to solve problems independently. For instance, children work out through trial and error that they need to position a large stacking cup at the base of their tower for the remaining cups to balance on top. Children express an interest in books. They hold them the correct way up and turn the pages. Children develop the necessary skills needed, to help prepare them for their future learning at school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540727 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10089706 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 0 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Royston. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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