Childminder EY242790

Inspection date 27 February 2019 Previous inspection date 24 September 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 The childminder builds strong partnerships with other settings children attend. She shares children's development information with them to help promote continuity in children's learning. The childminder also takes note of topics being covered at nurseries and plans activities in her home to complement children's learning. n Children develop strong attachments to the childminder. They demonstrate that they feel emotionally secure and show good levels of well-being. n The childminder helps children make good progress. She gives them time to engage in self-chosen play and lets them work out how to solve problems. For example, children enjoy lining up toy animals and working out how to balance them on wooden blocks. n The childminder acts as a positive role model for children and provides them with praise to boost their confidence in their own abilities. She consistently models the use of good manners and respect for others.

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This provision is good

n The childminder's plan for professional development is not highly focused. She does not seek a wide range of professional development opportunities to extend her skills and knowledge to higher levels.

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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 focus professional development opportunities more precisely to help drive forward the quality of practice and teaching to an even higher level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector looked at the areas of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children during play and routine activities. n The inspector observed the childminder teaching children during a planned activity and discussed the learning that was taking place with her. n The inspector discussed with the childminder the progress children are making and looked at development and assessment records. She also sampled a range of other documents, including the safeguarding policy and suitability checks of household members. n The inspector took account of the written views of parents and discussed the childminder's reflections on her practice with her.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder implements her policies and procedures to safeguard children and undertakes relevant child protection training. She understands how to report any concerns she has about children's welfare, in line with the local authority process. The childminder carefully carries out risk assessments on her home and on outings. She bases these on children's individual needs and talks about extra precautions she puts in place when caring for babies or toddlers. The childminder reflects on most aspects of her practice. She makes sure the resources and activities are of interest to children and challenge their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder demonstrates good teaching skills during play and planned activities. For example, she uses baking activities to promote children's mathematical development. Children show how they are learning to count and sort as they work out how many cakes they need for each family member. The childminder encourages children to explore space and shape, for example, as she provides a range of puzzles. She helps children to succeed by giving them verbal prompts and encouraging them to try a different way of completing the puzzles. The childminder observes children's development as they learn and play and this helps her to identify what they need to learn next.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's good health effectively, for example by providing them with regular opportunities for exercise. Children enjoy walks in the local community and visiting soft-play centres, and they practise their physical skills as they use large equipment at the local parks. Children are developing their independence. For example, they spontaneously tidy away the ingredients and pots after decorating cakes. The childminder explains to children how cakes are a treat as she helps them to choose a healthy snack from their lunch box. Parents speak positively about the childminder. They state their children are happy and feel comfortable and secure in her care.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are constantly busy and content in their play and learning. They spend time working out how toys fit together such as playhouses. Children find play figures and explain to the childminder what they are going to do in the house. Children enjoy looking at books independently and sharing stories with the childminder. They are able to obtain information from looking at pictures and talk to the childminder about what they can see. Children are developing effective skills that they need to aid their future learning and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY242790 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10063552 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 24 September 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in Hatfield. She operates during term time from 7am to 6.15pm, Monday to Friday.

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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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