Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date 12 June 2019 Previous inspection date 20 November 2018

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires improvement 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 and her assistant evaluate their setting to promote continuous improvement. For example, they reflect on the planned and spontaneous activities they provide. This helps to ensure that they can continually engage children in interesting opportunities that help them to make good progress. n Children develop good communication and language skills. The childminder and her assistant place a sharp focus on encouraging children's speech. For example, they introduce children to a wide range of different animal names and new vocabulary during a picture-matching activity. n Children's safety is promoted well. The childminder ensures that children are cared for in a safe and secure environment. She uses opportunities, such as when children are using static garden equipment, to help them develop a good understanding of their personal safety. n The childminder promotes children's physical development very well. She provides

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This provision is good

opportunities for them to enjoy fresh air and exercise on a daily basis. In addition to this, children take part in regular outdoor activities, such as local walks or outings further afield. n The childminder provides good opportunities for children to develop simple mathematical concepts. She encourages children to look at shape and size, colours and numbers during daily discussions and activities. n Individual children's learning is not always meticulously planned for. Information from observations is not always used effectively to incorporate specific next steps in children's learning. n The childminder does not focus on her assistant's professional development sufficiently to raise teaching skills to the highest level.

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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 the most of what is known about individual children so specific areas of development can be targeted for really rapid progress n make better use of professional development opportunities for assistants and increase the potential to deliver excellent standards of teaching for children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector spoke with children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. n The inspector observed an adult-led activity and evaluated this with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and her assistant. She looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of persons living and working in the household.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Both the childminder and her assistant hold appropriate first-aid certificates. This means they are able to quickly respond to accidents and emergencies if they occur. This promotes children's well-being. The childminder and her assistant demonstrate an effective knowledge and understanding of child protection. For example, both are able to identify signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder and her assistant know what to do if they have concerns and understand the referral procedures to be followed. The childminder demonstrates good partnership working with others. For example, she consistently shares information with parents to extend children's learning and development at home. The childminder talks to other providers, where children attend more than one setting. She uses the information they share to support children's overall care and well-being.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts warmly with children and they respond positively to her interest in their chosen play. For example, during a bubble-blowing activity, children are quick to demonstrate how well they can make the bubbles appear. They are keen to show the childminder and her assistant how they make the bubbles, and they are warmly praised for doing this. Children enjoy imaginative play and engage happily as they play with dolls. The childminder's assistant extends their play. She ask questions about the dolls, giving children good opportunities to share their made-up stories with her. The childminder observes children and links their interests to the areas of learning. She plans activities that children engage in. The childminder and her assistant use open- ended questioning as a way to extend children's learning. This supports children to think further.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled. They build strong bonds and attachments with the childminder and form close friendships with other minded children. The childminder and her assistant are good role models. They encourage children to learn right from wrong with appropriate boundaries and they raise children's self-esteem effectively. This has a positive impact on the way children behave. For example, children share and take turns. They look out for younger children and include them in their play without hesitation. Children are independent and are keen to do things for themselves, which the childminder skilfully encourages. For example, children want to put on, and take off, their shoes and coats. This helps children to learn the key skills they need for moving on to school. Children are motivated learners and confident individuals.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress and gaining the necessary skills they need for the next stage of their learning. They enjoy activities, such as painting, which helps them to develop their creative skills. Children spend long periods of time at their chosen activities and show perseverance when, for example, they are making Father's Day gifts.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY259617 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10086367 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 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 20 Date of previous inspection 20 November 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Bushey. She operates Monday to Friday, from 7am until 6pm, term time only, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder works with an assistant on a regular basis.

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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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