Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date 4 July 2019 Previous inspection date 27 May 2016

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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 The childminder establishes caring relationships with children that support their emotional well-being. Children demonstrate a sense of security that helps them to play and learn with confidence. n The childminder has a good knowledge of child development. This means that she can recognise and address any gaps in children's learning. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including school. n Parents and children are complimentary about the service that the childminder provides. Children describe the setting as being 'one of the best places on earth'. Parents say that the childminder is invaluable, professional and welcoming. n The childminder knows the children in her care very well. She uses this knowledge to plan activities that link to their current interests. For example, she helps children to design football kits to support their recent interest in women's football. n The childminder is committed to improving her service even further. She acts on

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This provision is good

feedback from parents and involves children in thinking about future developments. For example, she asks older children to create a 'wish list' of new resources for the garden. n Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to model hygiene practices that help children understand how to be healthy, such as helping young children to understand the importance of washing their hands before snack time. n At times, planned activities do not provide children with opportunities to explore their own ideas and make their own choices.

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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 develop further opportunities to model good hygiene practices that help children learn how to keep themselves healthy n provide more opportunities for children to make their own choices and decisions in planned activities.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector observed a planned activity and evaluated this with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and looked at relevant documentation. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has attended recent safeguarding training and understands how to identify possible signs of abuse. She is confident in the steps to take if she has concerns about a child's welfare. She has clear policies and procedures in place that support her daily practice. The childminder has built links within the local community. She leads a local toddler group and has developed partnerships with the local playgroup and school. Together, they share information that supports children's learning and helps them to make progress. The childminder evaluates her setting effectively to help her identify her professional needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plays alongside children, sensitively extending the learning that is taking place. For example, she models the names of shapes as young children play with a shape sorter. Children learn new words such as 'star' and 'circle'. The childminder supports children's mathematical skills by introducing counting into their play and daily routines. For example, she helps children to count the segments of an orange at lunchtime. The childminder makes regular and accurate assessments of children's development. She knows what children need to learn next and plans activities that help them to make progress. The childminder promotes equality of opportunity by actively challenging stereotypes. She helps children to understand and respect differences in people's lives.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has established clear rules and routines that help children to behave well. She models good manners that children copy. The childminder helps children to be responsible and independent by involving them in daily tasks, such as laying the table for dinner. Her encouragement and praise help children to develop positive self-esteem. Children smile with pride as they complete the tasks they set out to do. The childminder supports children to be physically active. She provides daily access to the garden and regularly takes children to the local park for fresh air and exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children display high levels of involvement in their play. They are interested in the different activities on offer and are willing to try new things. Children are sociable and friendly and get along well with each other. Very young children display good physical skills as they glue small materials like pasta and sequins onto paper. They listen carefully to adults and use the new words that they hear. Children make good progress from their starting points and meet expected milestones for their age.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY339339 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10073731 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 - 13 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 21 Date of previous inspection 27 May 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Bovingdon, near Hemel Hempstead. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, 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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