Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date 2 April 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 uses good methods of teaching. She encourages the children to have a go themselves and solve problems through trial and error. She adapts her teaching methods to match the ability of the children. This helps to ensure that all children are challenged in their learning. Children make good progress. n The childminder has good relationships with parents and they speak highly of her. She works in partnership with parents from the very start, gathering information on children's development, so that she can plan activities to meet their needs. n The childminder has a good relationship with staff at the nursery that children also attend. Information about children's learning is shared both ways. This helps to provide a consistent approach to children's learning. n Children have developed a strong bond with the childminder. She is very sensitive to their feelings. Children are happy, confident and secure in her home.

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This provision is good

n The childminder shows a desire to continually develop. Self-evaluation is effective and drives improvement. Recent evaluation has seen the childminder develop the book area, making the books more accessible to the children. This has helped to enhance early reading skills. n Although the childminder makes accurate assessments of children's learning from her observations, she does not consistently use these to plan precise next steps in learning in order to help ensure the most rapid progress.

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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 strengthen the use of observations and assessments to plan precise next steps that enable all children to make the most rapid progress in their learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed activities in the setting. n The inspector looked at samples of children's records and other documentation, including policies and procedures. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took account of parents' views through written feedback provided and parents spoken to on the day. n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used for childminding purposes.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is committed to her own professional development and has attended a variety of training courses. Recent training on working with parents has helped to enhance the sharing of information about children's learning between the childminder and the parents. The childminder also works well with other professionals to provide a consistent approach and support the learning of children with special educational needs. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a sound knowledge of child protection and knows what to do if she is concerned about a child in her care. The childminder implements robust policies and procedures. Children are cared for in a safe environment.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a stimulating environment both inside and outdoors. All learning activities and resources are planned according to the children's interests. This helps to ensure that the children are motivated to learn. In addition to the childminder's home, children go on regular outings to soft-play centres, play groups and local parks. This helps to develop their understanding of their local community. Planned activities are exciting. They provide challenge to all the children and cover all areas of learning. Children learn early mathematical skills though play with small-world toys. For example, they practise counting and learn about size as they put people into vehicles. Children develop communication and language skills through play and interactions with the childminder. For example, the childminder provides a narrative to play, and she labels objects. This helps to extend children's vocabulary. She asks the children open questions,

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

which helps to promote discussion and use of language.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder knows the children well and can identify their individual needs. Children are well cared for. The childminder is a positive role model to the children. Children behave well. The childminder implements 'golden rules' with the children that encourage them to be kind and respect each other. Children learn social skills through play. For example, they learn to share and help each other as they work on small tasks together. The childminder frequently praises the children for their achievements. This helps to build their confidence and self-esteem. The childminder implements an effective settling- in procedure that is tailored to the individual needs of the child and the family. Children settle quickly into her home. The childminder provides healthy meals for the children. This helps them to make healthy food choices in the future.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including children with special educational needs, are making good progress in all areas of learning. They are meeting the milestones expected for their age. Children leave the childminder well prepared for the next stage in their learning, such as starting nursery or school. Children learn to become independent as they wash their hands for meal times and feed themselves from an early age. Children take on responsibilities and tasks in the childminders home, such as tidying up. This helps them to learn skills for the future.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY543936 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10093930 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Leavesden, Watford, Hertfordshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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Registers

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