Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date 13 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 have good relationships with the childminder. They are happy and settled in her care. The childminder is loving, caring and attentive to children's individual needs. Children are confident to seek comfort and help from her. For example, they cuddle up with the childminder before having a nap. n The childminder develops strong partnerships with parents and has established effective partnerships with other settings that children attend. Parents comment favourably that the childminder regularly plans activities to support children's learning at other settings that they attend. n The childminder uses a variety of ways to introduce new words to children. For example, they regularly refer to books. Children quickly learn new words. They extend their vocabulary and understanding. n Parents comment that the childminder is patient and kind. She is a good role model. Children behave well and understand the clear expectations for behaviour.

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This provision is good

n Although the childminder supports children to learn about numbers, she does not always extend children's mathematical learning to develop their understanding of size and positional language. n The childminder does not always teach children about how to keep themselves safe. For example, children explain they wore seat belts on a recent bus trip with the childminder but do not discuss the importance of wearing them.

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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 children's mathematical learning to develop their understanding of size and positional language n provide further opportunities to help children increase their understanding of how to keep themselves safe.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home used for childminding. n The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and training, and of the suitability of household members. n The inspector discussed the childminder's improvement plans and safeguarding procedures. She looked at a range of documents, including children's records. n The inspector observed and discussed the quality of teaching during indoor and outdoor activities, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children when it was appropriate. She took account of comments in feedback given by a number of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has good knowledge of how to recognise children who may be at risk of abuse. She regularly refreshes her knowledge and is aware of the procedures to report any safeguarding concerns. The childminder accesses various forms of training, such as webinars, and this has had a positive impact on identifying areas for development and outcomes for children. She evaluates the service she offers and identifies some additional ways to improve. For example, after getting feedback from children and parents, she has developed the role-play equipment to stimulate children's imaginative play. Children pretend to buy food in the role-play shop. The childminder reflects on parents' views and finds ways she can incorporate their feedback into her practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers detailed information from parents and other settings that children attend, about what children can already do as they start to attend her setting. She uses this information to identity children's starting points and to support their next steps in learning. The childminder plans a good variety of activities and experiences to enhance children's development. She regularly reviews children's progress with parents. The childminder asks questions to help children think and gives them time to consider their responses. Children are keen to take part in activities. They listen attentively to the childminder and learn to take turns. Children enjoy rolling a dice and counting out small characters to go in train carriages. They count and match number to quantity. The childminder understands how to support children's learning effectively.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has undertaken training to further develop children's outdoor play. Children enjoy regular outings to parks and local woods. They speak positively about these experiences and what they find on their walks. Children learn about the natural world and develop their physical skills. The childminder promotes the good health of children. For instance, children learn to wipe their noses, and the childminder reminds children of how to avoid spreading germs. Children develop their independence skills well. They enjoy playing alongside their friends and demonstrate kind behaviour. For example, children take time to help a friend who is looking for a particular toy.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident learners. They concentrate for long periods of time and develop positive attitudes towards learning. They listen carefully and confidently communicate their thoughts. Children develop the key skills needed to be ready for school. For example, they develop their literacy skills. Children learn to identify the initial sound of words and link sounds and letters. They develop their writing skills. For instance, children hold their pencil with greater control and practise copying letters.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY543648 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10090338 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 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Ware. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder 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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