Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date 30 April 2019 Previous inspection date 21 April 2016

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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 Good 2

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This provision is good

n Children are very settled and happy in the childminder's care. The childminder and children build strong and trusting relationships with each other. n The childminder values the importance of sharing information with other settings children attend. She successfully uses the information she gains to build on children's experiences further. n The childminder knows the children in her care well. She provides the children with activities that interest them. This helps them to stay motivated as they learn. n Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning. The childminder supports them effectively to become confident and independent learners. n The childminder does not make the most of opportunities for children to build on their creative play experiences.

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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 extend opportunities that support children to develop their creative ideas further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector read feedback from parents and took their views into consideration. n The inspector observed the childminder's teaching and considered the impact of this on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to children and the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies and the childminder's suitability documents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a strong awareness of the process to follow to raise concerns regarding children's welfare. She assesses risks in her home and the wider environment, which supports her ability to keep children safe. The childminder monitors the provision she offers. She makes suitable adjustments to the service she offers to meet the needs of the children and their families. She has strong relationships with a wide range of other professionals. Parents are very pleased with the care and learning the childminder provides for their children. The childminder shares information with them regarding the progress their children make. She also shares her professional knowledge with them, such as information gained from the training courses she completes. This partnership working helps her to support children's continuity of care successfully.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder demonstrates to the children how to use tools appropriately and safely. They follow her instructions and directions well. She uses supporting language to develop children's vocabulary as they play. For instance, she speaks to the children about the tools they use with play dough. The childminder monitors the progress children make closely. This helps her to identify any gaps in their learning rapidly. She differentiates the activities that she provides well. She confidently supports children's individual next steps in their learning. The childminder skilfully helps children to develop their counting skills. For example, she helps them to count the number of toy cars they have lined up.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy being with the childminder and they develop their independence well. For example, the childminder gives them plates and knives to cut their own fruit at snack time. Children confidently speak to visitors about what they are doing. The childminder supports them to develop their sharing and turn-taking skills. She reminds them of the rules in place and clearly explains the importance for them to follow these rules. The childminder supports children well to confidently meet their own personal care needs.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children persevere and stay focused as they learn. They are proud of their achievements. For example, they complete challenging jigsaw puzzles and excitedly share their success with the childminder. Children concentrate as they join pieces together to build road tracks. This helps them to develop their hand-to-eye coordination even further. They participate enthusiastically in dressing up in the range of costumes available. They practise using their smaller muscles to do up buttons by themselves. Children enjoy exploring the local community with the childminder, such as going on trips to the local park.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY426619 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10074770 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 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 21 April 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Watford. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for three-year-old children.

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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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