Childminder EY543168

Inspection date 19 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 Children learn how to use new equipment, such as magnifying glasses. They are excited by what they can see as they use the tools. n The childminder supports children to stay clean and to learn about good hygiene. She provides equipment so that they can reach the sink along with clean hand towels and soap. They talk about washing the mud off their hands after their walk. n Children have daily time outdoors. The childminder uses these experiences well to support children's interest and learning about the natural world. n The childminder's planned, adult-led activities help children to explore their ideas and build their skills, including using small tools, such as scoops in the sand, with precision. n Relationships are good. Children clearly enjoy being with the childminder, involving her in their play and seeking her help when they need it. n Partnerships with parents are successful. Parents say they would recommend the

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This provision is good

childminder to other families. n The childminder understands the requirements of the statutory framework and successfully fulfils her responsibilities. She evaluates the quality of her provision and sets herself targets for improvement. n Children's free play is not always supported as well as possible. Occasionally, there is too little teaching to help children make the very best progress. n The childminder is sometimes too ready to help children solve the problems they encounter. This reduces their opportunities to work things out for themselves independently.

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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 enhance children's opportunities to learn during free play in order to help them make the most of each experience n provide children with more chances to try things for themselves, to help build their independence.

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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 observed children's play and evaluated this 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 spoke to children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is organised. She takes children's safety seriously and makes sure the home is a safe place for them to play. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder uses her training on safeguarding successfully to assess situations and report any concerns to the relevant authorities. The childminder talks to parents and sends them regular messages. She keeps them up to date with the children's daily experiences. The childminder has completed some additional training to extend her knowledge of children's speech and language development. She monitors children's progress and identifies gaps in their learning. She completes the progress check for children between two and three years to help her understand where children may need additional help.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder offers activities that interest the children. They engage particularly well with a sand and mini-beast experience. The childminder thinks carefully about what children can gain from the activity. She links her teaching during this activity to children's next steps and helps them to build their skills. Children enjoy using musical instruments. They show they have a good understand of tunes, rhythm and the words of their favourite rhymes. The childminder makes regular observations of children as they play. She successfully evaluates what children learn and what they need to learn next. The childminder shares her findings with parents.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The children have a good selection of resources that they want to play with. The childminder plans the environment so that children can see what is available and make choices for themselves about what they do. Children develop good physical skills. They have good body control. Children learn how to keep themselves safe as they tidy away toys, so that they do not trip over things they are no longer using. The childminder guides children to be kind to each other, and to share and take turns. The childminder works with parents, making sure she knows about children's care, dietary and health needs. She supports children with toilet training and encourages healthy eating. Children have time in the fresh air, and they enjoy a daily walk each morning.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make typical progress from their individual starting points and in some cases, they exceed expectations. Children are confident and like to share their achievements with others. They develop their vocabulary. Children repeat new words and phrases that they learn as they play. Children gain some of self-care skills they need, including using the toilet. They proficiently use cutlery to feed themselves. Children have a growing interest in numbers and making marks as part of early writing. Children are prepared for the next stage of their education, such as pre-school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY543168 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10091958 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 3 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Stevenage. She operates all year round from 8am 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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