Childminder EY544283

Inspection date 4 March 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 places children's safety at the heart of everything she does. She assesses the risks in her home carefully. She also monitors risks effectively when she is out and about with the children, such as when they visit the local park. Children learn about road safety and actively participate in assessing risks in their environment. n Children demonstrate high levels of confidence. For example, they speak openly to visitors about what they have done during the day. They actively demonstrate their knowledge to the childminder and discuss their learning with her. They interact positively with adults and children alike. The children form strong relationships with the childminder and their friends. n The childminder positively reflects on the service that she provides. She recognises the improvements that she can make and knows how to implement these changes effectively. n The childminder has a strong understanding of how to assess children's progress. She

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This provision is good

accurately identifies their starting points and sets them relevant next steps in their learning. She knows the children in her care well. She gains relevant information from the parents when children start with her. This helps her to support their learning effectively. n On rare occasions, the childminder does not consistently support children effectively enough to follow the instructions that she provides them with.

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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 implement positive behaviour strategies consistently and support children to understand the importance of following instructions.

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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 indoors and outdoors. n The inspector viewed a range of documentation and checked evidence of the suitability of household members. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of the childminder's teaching. She considered the impact of this on children's learning. n The inspector read letters from parents and held discussions with them. She took their views into consideration.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a strong knowledge of the relevant processes to follow to report any concerns about children's welfare. She uses her professional experience well to ensure that children are kept safe. She recognises how professional development can positively support children's learning. The childminder has strong working relationships with staff at other settings children attend. This supports children's continuity of care well. Parents are very happy with the service that the childminder provides. They are kept well informed about their children's progress. The childminder regularly updates the policies that she has in place. This helps her to develop her provision further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts positively with the children and they listen keenly to what she has to say. Children are inquisitive and are keen to develop their knowledge further. For example, they ask questions about the people in the pictures they colour in. The childminder instinctively extends older children's learning. For example, she encourages the children to think about why the flowers they have picked need water. The childminder supports children well to learn about different cultures and festivals. This helps them to extend their understanding of the wider community. The childminder demonstrates a strong understanding of children's individual stages of development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

All children enjoy their time with the childminder. They are very familiar with their routine at the childminder's home. Children have their needs met well. The childminder provides them with learning opportunities that are relevant to them and based on their personal interests. The youngest children develop their confidence during their time with the childminder. Older children independently clear their plates from the table when they have finished snack. Children help with age-appropriate tasks. For instance, they help to set the table ready for dinner. The childminder encourages the children to work cooperatively together.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their initial starting points. They enter school as confident and independent learners. They enjoy choosing for themselves from the range of resources and activities on offer. Children enjoy being creative. They focus well as they complete tasks. For instance, they create paper bracelets and crowns. They concentrate as they use scissors carefully to cut strips of paper. This also helps them to develop their hand-to-eye coordination. Older children practise counting confidently. They demonstrate their strong understanding of the sounds that different letters represent. Older children act as positive role models for the younger children. They are caring towards each other and share well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY544283 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10092631 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 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Watford, Hertfordshire. She currently operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 8.30am and 3pm to 6pm, all year round 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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