Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date 11 June 2019 Previous inspection date 22 January 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Outstanding 1 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 makes good use of any new knowledge gained from training or meeting with other professionals. Her increased understanding of confidentiality and data protection ensures that all records are stored appropriately and securely, which helps to protect children's safety and welfare. n The childminder builds effective, professional relationships with parents and supports them in building on their children's learning. For example, she lends resources to use at home and offers advice on specific subjects, such as helping children to write. n The childminder assesses children well and uses this information to plan their next developmental steps. Children participate eagerly and confidently in activities and make good progress in their learning. n Children develop a good understanding of how to manage their own behaviour. They understand that their actions can impact on others and are kind and caring towards

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This provision is good

one another. n Continuous monitoring of children's progress enables the childminder to quickly notice and address any potential gaps in their learning. She now offers children further opportunities, such as threading beads and a wide range of outdoor play equipment, that aid them to develop control and coordination of their muscles. n The childminder does not always make the best use of opportunities to support children to express their own ideas and creativity. n The childminder does not consistently work as effectively as possible with other childcare settings that children attend to promote a shared approach to children's development.

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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 the opportunities that support children to express their ideas and creativity n build on the opportunities to work more effectively in partnership with all other childcare providers that children attend.

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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 spoke with children and the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She reviewed an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of household members. She discussed the childminder's self-evaluation information and viewed a range of other documentation, including the safeguarding procedures. n The inspector viewed written feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder makes good use of her childcare qualification to support her in meeting all requirements and in evaluating her daily practice and implementing improvements. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder maintains a good knowledge of this area by attending relevant meetings and completing training. She fully understands the risks posed to children by extreme views and practices, and knows the process to follow to report any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder prioritises children's safety and promotes this well. She ensures that she supervises children at all times. She assesses all areas and has effective procedures for taking children to and from school and on outings. She directly supervises children if they access the internet and talks with them about how to keep themselves safe online.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts well with children and maintains their interest. For example, when reading a story, she encourages younger children to name the different foods illustrated in the book and challenges older children to use their mathematical skills to count the different pieces of fruit in the story. Children enjoy interesting opportunities that support them in learning to explore and experiment. For instance, they make malleable dough to play with. They talk about the texture changing and add different food colours to see the effect these have. Activities such as reading about caterpillars and researching their life cycle help children to acquire a knowledge of nature and the world around them. The childminder supports children's speech and communication development. They participate in discussions and she introduces new vocabulary, such as 'cocoon', clearly explaining the meaning of new words.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's good relationships with parents support her in maintaining a thorough understanding of children's needs and routines. She uses this information to inform the planning of activities and to help children settle. For example, younger children are helped to feel secure and comfortable as they sleep according to their established routines and play with familiar toys. Children show that they thoroughly enjoy the childminder's company, readily including her in their play and discussions. The childminder values children's contributions and builds their confidence. She offers praise and encouragement and supports them in developing positive approaches to learning. Children develop a good understanding of safety. For example, they know why it is important to stay close to the childminder when they are out.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and develop the skills that support their learning and prepare them for school. They learn to organise their play and work together. For example, children choose to play with a large puzzle. They clear space for this and take turns to work out where each piece fits, offering praise and encouragement to each other.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 149564 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10112367 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 22 January 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1995 and lives in Codicote. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, 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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