Childminder EY441376

Inspection date 26 June 2019 Previous inspection date 9 October 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 are very confident and independent in the childminder's care. Even the youngest children complete tasks for themselves. For instance, they use spoons and forks to feed themselves independently at lunchtime. n The childminder reflects well on the provision that she offers. She evaluates her service regularly. She takes on board comments and feedback from parents and adapts her provision to meet the needs of the families she works with. n The childminder supports children effectively to develop strong communication skills. She speaks to them about what they are doing as they play. The youngest children listen carefully to what the childminder says and they begin to repeat words back to her. n The childminder provides a happy and inviting environment for children. She is welcoming and kind. She acts as a positive role model for children and promotes their social skills well. n Parents are not consistently involved in the process of identifying what children can

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This provision is good

already do for themselves when they initially start with the childminder. n The childminder has not yet fully established strong relationships with staff at other settings children attend.

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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 communication with parents regarding children's initial starting points to consistently identify what children can already do when they start at the setting n develop professional relationships with staff at other settings children attend to more effectively support children's continuity in their learning and development.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector observed the quality of the childminder's teaching. She held a discussion with the childminder regarding the impact of the teaching on children's learning. n The inspector considered the views of parents through discussions and reading written feedback. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies, professional training records and children's learning records.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the possible signs of abuse and neglect and is aware of how to raise any concerns. She keeps children safe in her care. Parents are very happy with the service the childminder provides. They feel well informed about the progress that their children make. The childminder takes children on regular outings. For instance, they visit the nearby family centre where children enjoy soft play. The childminder uses a range of methods to develop her professional knowledge further. For example, she reads books about how to promote children's positive behaviour. This helps her to have a positive impact on the provision she offers to children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder promotes children's learning well. She makes regular observations and assessments on their achievements. The childminder uses these observations effectively to identify any gaps in children's learning. She communicates well with parents regarding these gaps. They work together to agree strategies to support these gaps to close quickly. Children gain a range of knowledge through the activities on offer. For example, the childminder reads books to them. She supports children to count the objects they find in the story. The childminder skilfully uses the pictures in the book to develop children's understanding of road safety. Children confidently demonstrate their knowledge, for example by talking about how the road is for cars and the pavement is for people.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Older children are very helpful and thoughtfully support the younger children. For instance, they pass them their water bottles when they are thirsty. Children learn to move around carefully, for example when the youngest children go up and down the stairs. The childminder provides them with clear instructions, which they follow well. Children demonstrate their high levels of confidence, for instance when they speak to visitors about what they are eating at lunchtime. The childminder supports children's various cultural beliefs well. She plans activities to support children's understanding of the different festivals their friends celebrate. The childminder successfully helps children to meet their own personal care needs. For instance, she supports them to use the toilet independently.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their initial starting points. They gain the skills they need to move on to the next stage in their learning, including being ready to start school. For example, they learn to put their shoes on by themselves. Children develop a strong awareness of risks around them, such as when they notice a broken seat on the roundabout at the park. Older children concentrate as they complete jigsaw puzzles. They learn to turn the pieces around until they fit. Children develop their large muscles through play. For instance, they practise climbing on the bars at the park. Children help to make play dough. This supports them to build up their smaller muscles.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY441376 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10063638 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 4 Date of previous inspection 9 October 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Borehamwood. She operates from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, apart from bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a relevant 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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