Gold, Selena

Inspection date 11 March 2019 Previous inspection date 28 September 2012

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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 Not Applicable

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This provision is good

n Children have time to relax and socialise with their friends. The childminder balances this well with opportunities for children to participate in exciting play opportunities that support their learning and development. n The childminder continuously reviews her work to ensure that she meets all legal requirements. She listens carefully to what children and parents tell her and acts on their feedback. Recent improvements include changes to the morning routine so that children have time to be independent and take responsibility for getting themselves ready for school. n The childminder works well with parents. They report that they appreciate the care that the childminder takes in helping their children to settle and the wide variety of activities she offers them. n Children respond to the childminder's warm, calm approach. They eagerly tell her about their day, assured in the knowledge that she is genuinely interested in them.

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This provision is good

This helps to promote a positive atmosphere, where children play and interact constructively. n Children learn to respect one another's needs and make decisions together. For example, when they ask to go to the park straight after school, they consider whether everyone is dressed appropriately, which park to go to, and consider the fact that some children may be tired and need to go home. n The childminder does not always make the best use of training and professional development opportunities in order to help extend her knowledge and practice to the highest level.

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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 sharply on offering the highest-quality practice.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed activities indoors and outside. She talked with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector reviewed an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of household members. She discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and viewed a range of other documentation, including the safeguarding procedures. n The inspector took account of the views of parents, as given in their written feedback to the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder works well with others involved in caring for children, such as the school. For example, she gets information from the school website about the planning for each age group. She then uses this to plan and offer children complementary activities that aid them in building on their learning. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder regularly completes training to refresh her understanding of this area. She has a good knowledge of potential threats to children's welfare and well-being and understands how to report any concerns.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy their time with the childminder and gain valuable skills that support their learning. They choose resources and play independently but also communicate well with their peers, organising games and role-play scenarios. The childminder makes good use of spontaneous opportunities that extend children's knowledge. For example, when they notice that their hair is becoming 'frizzy' as they bounce on the trampoline, the childminder talks with them about static electricity. Children learn to solve problems as they arise. For instance, when sharing out glitter pens, they eagerly consider the number of pens and work out how to divide these fairly between them. The childminder competently adapts activities so that children of all ages can enjoy joining in. When decorating pictures of flowers, the childminder encourages younger children to use a variety of resources and to write their name on the pictures. She encourages the older

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

children to check the date on the calendar and write this on their pictures, alongside their names. Children participate in play opportunities that aid their creativity. For example, they pretend to be in a band as they play musical instruments. They laugh and giggle as they invent a name for their band, and concentrate as they explain the beat they are playing to.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are secure and settled. They have good relationships with the childminder and show they enjoy her company, for example, as they include her in their play and discussions. The childminder helps children to consider how their actions affect others. This aids them in learning to manage their behaviour. Children enjoy talking about their work and readily celebrate one another's achievements. This helps build children's confidence and supports them in understanding how they are learning and developing. Children enjoy many activities that promote their physical development and help them to understand how to keep themselves safe. For example, they jump, stretch and coordinate their movements as they use a trampoline. They understand the importance of using this one at a time and of checking that the safety net is secured before they start bouncing.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY431879 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10094466 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 4 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 28 September 2012

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Berkhampstead. She operates all year round from 7.15am to 6pm, 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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