Childminder EY479401

Inspection date 22 February 2019 Previous inspection date 26 May 2016

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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 and her assistant provide a welcoming and homely environment where children can play and learn safely. Children have interesting, enjoyable days as they take part in a wide range of activities or go on exciting outings. n The childminder is a very good role model and manages children's behaviour well. For example, she uses gentle reminders of expected behaviour and the house rules. The childminder has a calm, fair approach and offers clear explanations. n The quality of teaching is good. The childminder and her assistant get to know children very well. They plan interesting and challenging activities that meet children's individual needs and help them make good progress. n The childminder successfully builds on children's interests. She provides exciting, real- life experiences for them to extend their knowledge of the world. For example, they enjoy trips to the farm, beach, lake and airport. Children love to fly their kites and go

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This provision is good

on 'fairy trails' in the woods. n Children have good opportunities to develop their physical skills and get plenty of fresh air. They enjoy playing in the childminder's well-resourced garden, go on nature walks and enjoy outings to parks and soft-play areas where they balance and climb. This helps children to learn to take manageable risks and experience challenge in their play. n The childminder and her assistant have developed very good relationships with parents. Parents are kept well informed and involved in their children's learning and development. Their comments show that they are very happy with the service provided. They particularly appreciate the childminder's flexible approach, which helps to provide continuity in their children's care. n The childminder does not consistently use the information gained from parents and her initial assessments of children, to precisely target their starting points when they first

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This provision is good

start attending. n The childminder has not fully established rigorous, highly focused systems for supervising and supporting assistants in order to help further develop their practice.

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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 use the information from parents and initial assessments of children when they first start, to help establish accurate starting points from which to monitor children's progress n strengthen arrangements for supporting assistants and encouraging the development of their knowledge and skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the premises and viewed the areas used by children. n The inspector observed children interacting with the childminder. n The inspector discussed children's learning and development 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 took account of the views of parents through reading written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have recently completed safeguarding training and they demonstrate a good understanding of their responsibilities to safeguard children. They understand the local safeguarding procedures to follow if they have any concerns about a child's welfare. Children's safety is a high priority. The childminder regularly checks her home to identify and remove any hazards. She seeks regular feedback from parents to help to evaluate her provision. The childminder makes good use of opportunities to develop her knowledge and skills. For example, she carries out research and meets with other childminders to share good practice. The childminder has developed very good partnerships with other settings that children attend. They work closely together to offer support, and share information about children to help provide continuity in children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes good use of the space in her home. Children can choose from a wide range of activities and resources. The childminder and her assistant develop extremely good relationships with the children and their families. This promotes children's self-esteem and supports their sense of belonging. The childminder interacts well with the children. She makes regular observations of them as they play. This helps her to identify what they are doing well, and what they need to learn next. Children are developing their problem-solving skills as they enjoy sorting shapes and colours. Sensory materials and resources are used imaginatively so that younger children can examine different textures and use their senses. Older children enjoy drawing, cutting and sticking activities. They are taken to the museum, which provides further opportunities for them to learn about the local area.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop close relationships with the childminder and her assistant. They have fun and play well together. They learn to be part of a group, understand rules and happily take turns in games. Children benefit from fresh air and exercise that helps to promote their physical well-being. The childminder provides children with nutritious and well-balanced meals and snacks. Children are encouraged to be independent. For example, they take off their shoes and coats and hang them on their peg. They enjoy making their sandwiches at lunchtime. Children follow good hygiene routines, such as washing their hands before eating and putting their tissues in the bin. The childminder teaches children about different cultures and festivals around the world, helping them to respect and tolerate differences.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They are able to access a wide range of resources independently and enjoy following their own interests in play. They behave well and are polite to visitors. Children follow simple instructions during activities. They are developing their early writing skills and are beginning to link letters and sounds. Children take part in exciting outings that help broaden their experiences. They quickly gain the skills they need for their future learning and for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY479401 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10076151 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 - 6 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 26 May 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Stevenage. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a registered assistant. The childminder provides funded early years education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She provides overnight care.

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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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