Childminder EY548325

Inspection date 12 June 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 develop a close bond with the childminder. They show, through their interactions, that they enjoy spending time with the childminder and feel confident in her care. For example, they look to her for support or to play alongside her. n Children are supported to develop good language skills. The childminder provides a narrative as they play, which helps them to learn new words in context. Children mimic sounds that they hear and use single words and gestures to make their meaning clearly known. Children make good progress. n Parents say they feel that the childminder provides a good service. They describe how she sends them plenty of photographs of their children playing and that she provides family support when needed. n The childminder regularly reflects on her practice. She provides parents with the opportunity to talk to her about her service and takes account of children's interests. She uses this information to make a 'wish list' that helps her to prioritise any future

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This provision is good

improvements. n The childminder does not always make the most effective use of initial and ongoing observations of children. As a result, she does not currently focus as precisely as possible on what children need to learn next. n The childminder does not make the most of her good relationships with parents to support them to complement and extend their children's learning at home.

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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 make more effective use of initial and ongoing observations and focus more precisely on what children need to learn next in order to help them achieve at the highest levels n find further ways to involve parents in more focused support of their children's learning at home.

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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 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 demonstrates a clear understanding of how to protect children. She has completed relevant training and knows what to do if she has any concerns about a child or their family. Risk assessments are carried out in areas of the home used by children. This helps the childminder to identify any potential hazards and minimise these to ensure that she protects children's well-being effectively. The childminder regularly meets up with other registered childcare providers. They hold discussions about practice issues and provide each other with ongoing support. Since registration, the childminder has completed some relevant training. This has helped to broaden her understanding of how children learn and develop.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Young children show plenty of interest in their environment. They have fun exploring toys and learning how to make decisions, such as choosing what they would like to play with next. Children show perseverance as they work out how to pull a bag containing dolls and their clothes across the room to a chosen spot. Children spend sustained periods of time engaged in imaginary games. For example, they take care of their 'baby'. Using a toy bottle of milk, they pretend to feed them and use a plastic syringe to give them medication. Children can easily help themselves to a good range of books. They show pleasure at finding a favourite story about a pig, smiling as they open it. Handing the book to the childminder, children are keen to sit with her for short periods of time looking at the pictures.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy plenty of opportunities to experience social situations with their peers. For example, they regularly attend local groups with the childminder. Children are provided with plenty of outdoor play as they visit local parks every day. The childminder teaches children about keeping safe. They are encouraged to take measured risks as they learn how to use large play equipment, such as a slide. Children's understanding of good health is supported as part of daily routines. For example, they are helped to wash their hands after touching animals and before eating. Parents provide their children with a nutritious and balanced range of foods which are stored appropriately by the childminder. Children can easily reach fresh drinks of water, which helps to support their ongoing good health.

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Outcomes for children are good

Young children show curiosity as they move with purpose around the childminder's home. Children show that they are developing physical skills as they skilfully manipulate small items. For example, they have fun pushing plastic screws in and out of holes on a wooden workbench. Children show good levels of self-esteem as they communicate their needs and feelings to the childminder. They are developing the skills needed for their next stage in development and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY548325 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10106844 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 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a 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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