Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date 25 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 knows the children she cares for well. She responds kindly and positively to their individual needs. She recognises their interests and uses this knowledge to motivate children in their learning. n Children develop their independence from a young age. For instance, babies pick up food and feed themselves at snack time. n The childminder supports children's emotional development well. Children quickly form trusting relationships with her. She responds rapidly to children's needs, such as comforting babies when they are upset. n She provides children with a wide range of opportunities to build on their communication skills. She talks to them about what they are doing and uses relevant language. This supports the youngest children to learn new words rapidly. n She does not always focus her professional development effectively enough to support her to improve the quality of her teaching.

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This provision is good

n She keeps parents informed of their children's progress well. However, she does not gain enough information from parents regarding children's learning at home to build on their previous learning experiences.

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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 focus professional development opportunities to raise the quality of teaching further and support children to make even higher levels of progress in their learning and development n strengthen the communication with parents regarding children's achievements at home to further support the continuity in their learning and development and build on their existing learning even further.

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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 children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and checked evidence of the suitability of household members. n The inspector read feedback from parents. She took their views into consideration.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding and of the process to follow to report any concerns regarding children's welfare. The childminder provides parents with detailed feedback about their child's day. Parents comment that their children settle quickly. The childminder uses the experience she has gained in other roles to support her in her childminding. She recognises areas of her provision that she can improve and the ways in which these improvements can be implemented. The childminder has strong relationships with other professionals, such as the local health visiting team. She is confident in holding professional discussions with them to support children's learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans a range of interesting and stimulating learning experiences for the children. She encourages children to practise new skills. She provides them with opportunities to extend their learning. For instance, babies pull themselves up on their favourite baby walker. The childminder turns the walker around for them so that they can practise their walking. The childminder sings and dances with the children. They enjoy moving and dancing along with her to familiar songs. She incorporates early counting into their singing, for example when she sings number songs with them. The childminder promotes children's understanding of colours from a young age. For example, she talks to babies about the different colours of the melon they eat for snack.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children to become happy and confident individuals. Children are very comfortable with the routine in the childminder's home. The childminder promotes children's sharing and turn taking effectively. Children gain a wide range of new experiences with the childminder. For example, she takes them on outings to a fire station to learn about the fire engines. The childminder assesses risks in her home and in the wider environment. She quickly addresses any issues that arise. For instance, she moves items out of the way for babies who are becoming more mobile. The childminder is aware of how to support children to develop their self-care skills successfully, such as supporting them with toilet training.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good levels of progress from their initial starting points. The skills they gain prepare them for the next stages in their learning and development, including being ready for starting school in the future. Babies willingly explore the learning environment. They enjoy listening to stories that the childminder reads to them. They take a keen interest in learning more about themselves. For instance, they look intently in the mirror at their faces and the movements they make. Children learn how to use their imaginations. For example, older children pretend to make food in the mud kitchen outside. Babies are motivated to develop their hand-to-eye coordination, for example when they pick up stacking pots and bang them together. They smile and laugh at the noise they create.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY541018 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10089882 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 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Shenley, Hertfordshire. She operates all year round from 7am until 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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