Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date 22 May 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 enjoy a wealth of opportunities to learn about mathematics. Older children show interest and good concentration as they successfully compare flowers in the garden to find the 'tallest daisy'. They are encouraged to work out what number comes next in a sequence and recognise some numerals in the environment. All children make good progress in their learning. n Children develop firm relationships with the childminder. Older children are keen for her to join in their games, such as running the length of the garden to see if they can beat her. Young children show contentment in the care of the childminder and look to her for support and cuddles when needed. n Parents talk about how much they appreciate what the childminder does. They describe her as 'amazing' and a 'very kind and caring person'. Parents speak about how much they have really seen their child progress since spending time with the

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This provision is good

childminder. n The childminder's behaviour management supports children very well. Sensitive reminders and activities help children to develop their understanding of boundaries and learn how to share and take turns. n Children develop good language skills. The childminder provides a consistent running commentary that helps them learn new words in context. Young children confidently mimic sounds that they hear and use single words and gestures to make their meaning known. The childminder sensitively repeats mispronounced words so that children hear the correct way to say them. n The childminder does not consistently focus her training and professional development on building specific skills to raise the quality of her teaching even further. n The childminder does not always rigorously check her systems for monitoring children's initial and ongoing assessments. This means that information is not always available to

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This provision is good

ensure that children's development can be enhanced to exemplary levels.

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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 the use of more targeted professional development opportunities to strengthen existing knowledge and teaching skills further n monitor children's initial and ongoing assessments more rigorously and use this information to enhance children's development to exemplary levels.

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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. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living or working in the household. n The inspector interacted with children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of parents' views through the feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder shows a good understanding of the signs that could indicate abuse and what action to take if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder promotes children's safety. She carries out risk assessments in her home and on outings to help her quickly identify and minimise potential risks. Parents talk about how the childminder shares information with them about their children's progress verbally and through an online system. The childminder holds professional discussions with other registered childminders to help her reflect on her practice. She also takes account of parents' views to help her make decisions about future improvements to her service.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder ensures that children are able to easily reach toys and activities that interest them. Children are excited to learn about the world around them. They take part in conversations with the childminder as they look for bugs and talk about wild flowers. Children show very good recall when they ask the name of a small yellow flower they have previously seen. The childminder encourages children to persevere. When they have difficulties pedalling a sit-and-ride tractor, they tell the childminder that they are 'trying'. They thoroughly enjoy the childminder's positive attention when they finally achieve what they set out to do. Children acquire the key skills needed in preparation for their next stage of learning or school. The childminder encourages young children to solve problems as they work out how to get in and out of a sit-and-ride car.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children to learn how to stay safe. Older children show great confidence as they talk about how to cross the road safely. Young children are encouraged to take measured risks. For example, they develop their balance as they learn to walk on grass. The childminder supports children well to learn about healthy lifestyles. They talk about eating food to 'get strong' and how they try different vegetables at mealtimes. Children enjoy a wide range of trips in the local community, such as visits to the library, other registered childminder's homes and picnics in the park. The childminder helps children to learn positive attitudes. She challenges stereotypes, for example, when boys say that pink is only for girls.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children show an interest in learning and are keen to engage in activities. They move confidently around the indoor and outdoor environment, busily exploring and investigating the toys and activities on offer. Children show a good understanding and are able to follow detailed direction, such as going to find their plate for more snacks. Children develop good social skills, remembering to say 'please' and 'thank you' at appropriate times. Older children show that they can tolerate delay when their needs are not immediately met.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY545977 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10100258 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 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017. She operates from 7am to 6pm during term time only, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for three- and four-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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Registers

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