Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date 17 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 has made a caring home from home environment for children. She has developed warm and caring relationships with them. Children who are new to the setting quickly form strong attachments to her and they benefit from her nurturing and attentive approach. n Parents appreciate that the childminder works closely with them to support children's changing needs. For example, she thoughtfully introduces food to babies' diets. Parents also comment that children thrive in her care. n Children's physical development is promoted well. For example, the childminder helps babies to develop strength in their bodies. She places them on their tummy to help build up the strength to hold themselves up. She encourages them to move in a variety of ways, for example she positions toys and provides encouragement. n The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour and sets clear boundaries. Children learn to share and behave well. The childminder is a good role

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This provision is good

model. Babies react positively to the childminder's calm nature and quickly settle. n Although the childminder gathers detailed information to support children's care needs, she does not always gather enough detailed information from parents about what children already know and can do as they start attending. n The professional development programme is not yet fully targeted to enhance the already good outcomes and experiences for children.

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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 gather more detailed information from parents about what children already know and can do as they start attending, in order to more accurately support children's next steps in learning from the outset n extend the programme of professional development even further to focus on raising the already good experiences and outcomes for children to an even higher level.

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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

The childminder understands her responsibilities to keep children safe. She has robust policies and procedures to support her practice. The childminder has a clear understanding of how to report concerns regarding children's safety or welfare. She ensures that the premises are safe and takes careful steps to minimise any risks to children. This helps to protect children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder accurately evaluates her provision. She gathers feedback from parents and children. For example, following feedback, she reviews and takes steps to improve how children access toys and use the outdoor area. She is aware of recent changes in guidelines and reviews her provision to ensure she is meeting requirements. The childminder understands how to develop effective relationships with other settings and professionals to support children's needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes effective observations and accurate assessments of children's learning. She shares children's progress with parents regularly and keeps them informed of children's key achievements. The qualified childminder has a good understanding of the different ways children learn and how to support different ages and stages of development. For example, babies enjoy exploring materials using their senses. They explore mirrors; they look at their reflected faces and smile. Babies enjoy mixing paint in clear sealed bags. They move the paint around with their hands and squeeze the bag in their grip. The childminder uses a variety of methods to develop children's communication and language skills, such as narrating through activities and teaching children popular rhymes. Children enjoy frequent and regular stories and access to books. The childminder encourages children to develop a love of books.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and confident here. They childminder offers settling-in sessions to help children become familiar with her and her home. Babies smile at the childminder and look to her for reassurance. They demonstrate that they feel safe and are emotionally secure. Children develop their independence skills. For example, the childminder gives children time and encouragement as they put on their coats and shoes. She teaches children how to care for themselves and they learn how to keep themselves safe. Children benefit from regular fresh air and outdoor play.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from when they start attending the setting. They acquire the skills they need to prepare them well for the next stage in their learning, including the eventual move to school. Children are motivated and eager to take part in activities. For example, babies develop their early communication and language skills. They babble confidently and establish good eye contact with the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY544152 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10091965 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 0 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years 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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Registers

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