Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date 30 April 2019 Previous inspection date 27 September 2018

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires improvement 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 reflects on the service she provides in partnership with her co- childminder and assistants, swiftly addressing areas for improvement. n The childminder builds strong partnerships with parents. The ongoing sharing of information successfully involves parents in every aspect of their children's care and learning. The childminder also helps parents to build friendships with each other. This extends children's social skills as parents organise for their children to play with each other when not being cared for by the childminder. n The childminder plans a varied range of experiences that help children to make good progress. For example, she takes them on organised visits to a local farm. Children respect animals as they gently brush a horse, feed lambs using a bottle and are fascinated to hear the sound that a turkey makes. n Children show that they feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. They enjoy her

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This provision is good

frequent cuddles and sensitive interaction in their play. n The childminder has not explored all ways to share precise information about children's ongoing achievements with staff from other settings that children attend, to fully support continuity in their learning. n Occasionally, the childminder does not provide children with the best possible opportunities to solve mathematical problems.

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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 partnerships with staff from other settings that children attend so that more precise information about children's achievements is shared n strengthen opportunities for children to solve mathematical problems.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and the assistants. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living and working on the premises. n The inspector interacted with and spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided and discussed with the childminder how she reflects on the service she provides.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the possible signs that indicate that children may be at risk of harm. She knows how to take swift action to protect children's welfare in the event of a child protection concern. The childminder completes training and discusses good practice with other childminders to continue to build on her knowledge and skills. Recent training has extended her awareness of using natural materials to enhance children's sensory play. Assistants receive a robust induction and regular supervision meetings. The childminder reviews children's progress to swiftly identify and address any possible gaps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder's observations and assessments of children's progress help her to identify and support their next stage in learning. Children persevere to pick up small objects using tongs. This helps to develop the small muscles in their hands in preparation for writing. The childminder's use of questioning helps children to develop their language skills. Children thoroughly enjoy participating in highly interactive French sessions. They sing songs and express how they are feeling in French. Children concentrate for long periods of time as they use building blocks to create complex models.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming and well-organised environment. It is evident that the childminder and her assistants know children well and thoroughly enjoy spending time with them. Children make independent choices from the wide range of good-quality resources. The childminder and her assistants are positive role models. This motivates children to respect others and consistently use good manners. Mealtimes are a social occasion. All children sit together to enjoy nutritious, healthy foods. The childminder introduces them to new tastes. For example, she encourages them to try tropical fruits. The childminder helps to increase children's understanding of the importance to apply sunscreen before playing outdoors to protect them from the sun. Children develop good physical skills. For example, they participate in regular yoga sessions.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are independent individuals. They decide the appropriate clothing they need to wear outdoors and confidently manage their personal needs. Children express a keen interest in books. They share them with their friends, talk about what they see on the pages and make up their own stories. Children identify their own name and are beginning to write some of the letters in their name. They gain the skills needed to help prepare them for their future learning at school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY536020 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10081220 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 0 - 3 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 27 September 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Stevenage. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with another registered childminder and four assistants.

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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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