Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date 18 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 The childminder provides a well-organised environment in a homely atmosphere. She plans activities that interest and challenge children of all ages. Children choose from a wide range of stimulating resources inside and outside. n Very young children play alongside babies. Older children ably assist younger children, for example, to make marks as they complete more detailed pictures. The childminder joins in children's play enthusiastically. All children clearly feel that they belong and enjoy what they achieve together and individually. Behaviour is good. n Babies and very young children have lots of opportunities to explore movement using smaller and larger muscles. For example, they make model fish 'swim' in an aquatic floor mat, by pressing the fabric to move water inside. The childminder gives babies and very young children goals to pursue in ways they choose themselves. She provides resources and safe methods for them to practise walking independently.

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This provision is good

n The childminder expertly teaches communication and language skills, making excellent use of conversation during every activity. She constantly models clear speaking and careful listening. She knows exactly when to repeat or extend what children say. Even very young children begin to speak with confidence. n The childminder observes children constantly and forms an accurate picture of their development. She uses this to inform her planning and to fill any gaps in children's learning. All children make good progress, including those who speak English as an additional language. n Parents are delighted with the care and attention the childminder gives their children. From day one, parents contribute information to help a unified approach. They are pleased with the progress their children make. The childminder has yet to devise ways to seek parents' views on how to improve her childminding service.

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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 devise ways to seek parents' views on improving the provision to help children's development even further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed activities in the childminder's setting and the impact her teaching has on children's development. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector carried out an evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation, risk assessments, policies and procedures. She looked at a range of other documentation. n The inspector spoke with parents and looked at written questionnaires. She took account of parents' views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder has a deep knowledge and understanding of the early years foundation stage. She constantly researches to maintain her high standards and make improvements. Following training, the childminder has increased sensory play. For example, she gets babies and very young children to move 'magic lanterns' and follow the patterns they make on walls and ceilings. Children feel textures in books they share with the childminder. The childminder networks productively with other childminders. Together, they exchange ideas and findings based on their successes. The childminder has evaluated her indoor and outdoor environment. This led her to remodel how she uses space. As a result, children easily choose and access the exciting activities and resources available to them. The childminder has clear and comprehensive safety procedures that she follows closely to ensure children's safety. She is alert to any signs

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

that children may be at risk of harm and knows how to report concerns. Safeguarding is effective.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder encourages children to make small steps to build on success and move to the next stage of learning. She challenges children to be imaginative and articulate. Babies and very young children watch bubbles floating. They count the bubbles and compare sizes. As the bubbles float away, the childminder creates a story in which all ages of children join in. She gets very young children to scrunch up paper with blobs of paint to create and give names to interesting shapes. The childminder clearly pronounces the sounds in children's names as she scribes them on their paintings. The childminder adjusts teaching to suit children's different ages and stages of development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are confident and settled. Babies and very young children snuggle close to the childminder and enjoy her comfort and affection. They enjoy sharing books and listen intently, joining in with noises or choruses. They sing jingles and songs, and delight in accompanying them with musical instruments. Children develop social skills well. They have opportunities to meet other children outside the home. Children enjoy going to the local park for fresh air and exercise and to play on the equipment. The childminder teaches children to be aware of their own safety. She discusses reasons for boundaries to help children learn to keep safe. Children of all ages learn to cross roads safely on walks to and from school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Babies and young children show high levels of confidence as they move around the room and investigate the toys. They show an impressive awareness of what they want to achieve. For example, very young children, under supervision, mount a small armchair independently to feel the colourful and glossy number poster on the wall. Children confidently handle books and toys. They learn to tidy up and take care of each other and their environment. Children acquire good skills for the next stage in their education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540623 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10089843 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 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in St Albans. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She holds a foundation degree in early years.

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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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