Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date 26 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 is enthusiastic and demonstrates a strong commitment to the ongoing development of her childminding service. She completes training and shares ideas about good practice with other professionals. n The childminder uses her good knowledge of child development and her understanding of each child to support her in offering children activities that relate to their interests and next developmental steps. Children make good progress and have fun as they play and learn. n Parents report that they appreciate the care the childminder takes in making their children feel comfortable and welcome. The childminder communicates well with parents. She offers information about the activities children have enjoyed, enabling parents to build on these at home. n Children gain a good understanding of how their behaviour affects others and they learn to manage this effectively. They follow the childminder's good example and she

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This provision is good

helps them to recognise, understand and respect differences. n The childminder regularly checks children's progress and acts promptly to address any weaker areas in their learning and development. For example, she offers younger children additional opportunities, such as running, jumping and participating in yoga sessions, which aid them in developing the use of their larger muscles. n The childminder does not always make the best use of ongoing opportunities that support children in developing their skills in learning to count. n The childminder sometimes carries out tasks for children that they could do themselves and so does not always promote their independence.

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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 enhance the opportunities that support children in learning to count n extend the opportunities that aid children in developing their independence.

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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 outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector talked with children and the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She reviewed an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of household members. She discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and viewed a range of other documentation, including the safeguarding procedures. n The inspector viewed written feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder thoughtfully evaluates her practice and implements practical plans for improvements. She has effective procedures to work with other childcare settings that children attend. For example, she checks their activity planning and offers children activities that enable them to build on what they have been learning. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder regularly refreshes her training and reads relevant updates to aid her in maintaining a good understanding of this area. She demonstrates a thorough awareness of the issues that may compromise children's welfare, such as risks posed by extreme views and practices. She understands the process for reporting any concerns to the relevant agency.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans activities and resources well and makes good use of children's interests as a way of extending their play and learning. For example, children interested in bubbles are intrigued as they pour water onto sand and watch bubbles come to the surface. They laugh as they learn to switch on a bubble machine and watch as the bubbles float away. The childminder extends their language and they repeat the word 'bubbles', then join further words as they delightedly exclaim 'bubbles everywhere'. The childminder builds on activities well to extend children's learning further. They learn how to blow down a straw and create bubbles in the water. They then practise their mark- making skills as they use chalks to draw bubbles on large pieces of cardboard. The childminder encourages children's enjoyment of books and reading. For instance, they enjoy reading a book about bubbles and eagerly remember the bubbles they made

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works closely with parents and obtains a wide range of information about children's interests, needs and routines. She uses this information to ensure that their needs, such as dietary needs and sleep patterns, are consistently adhered to. Children quickly settle and build secure bonds with the childminder. They show their affection for her and naturally go to her for comfort and reassurance. The childminder praises and encourages children. This helps build their confidence and positive attitudes and they eagerly try new activities and experiences. Children gain a good understanding of how to keep themselves safe. For example, they read age-appropriate books that help them understand how to keep themselves safe when accessing the internet.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and develop the skills that aid their learning and prepare them for school. They confidently choose resources and explore these. For example, young children try on wooden bangles and then concentrate as they carefully hang them on hooks. They examine cardboard tubes and realise they can see through them. This inspires them to explore further and they find other items they can look through, such as a camera.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY541787 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10090176 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 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Abbotts Langley. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, 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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