Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date 22 July 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 supports children's understanding of the world very effectively. Children are offered a wide range of opportunities to explore the outdoor environment. For instance, they keenly listen to the sounds around them in the field during the walk to nursery. n The childminder recognises the importance of developing her professional knowledge. She completes regular training, such as online courses, to support her practice and teaching further. n Children are well supported to take risks safely as they play. For example, they carefully climb up and down the slide at the park while the childminder monitors them closely. n The childminder knows the children well. She assesses their progress regularly, which helps her to quickly identify any gaps in their learning. n The childminder has very effective partnerships with staff at the other settings children attend. They hold regular discussions about children's progress and identify areas that

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This provision is good

children need further support with. n The childminder values the opinions of the children she cares for. She reflects well on her provision. For example, she asks children what additional resources they would like her to provide. This helps her to enhance her service further. n On the whole, children are interested and engaged in their learning experiences. However, on occasions, the childminder does not provide children with engaging enough activities to motivate them during their learning.

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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 activities on offer even further to fully engage children and help them to maximise the learning that takes place.

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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 indoors and outdoors. n The inspector observed the childminder's teaching during a range of activities. She held a discussion with the childminder regarding the impact of the teaching on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder, children and members of the household at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector viewed written feedback from parents and children. She took their views into consideration. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies and children's learning records.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder ensures that children are kept safe in her care. She has a firm knowledge of the signs to look out for regarding possible safeguarding issues. She understands the process to follow to raise any concerns. The childminder takes on board feedback from a variety of sources, such as parents and other professionals. Parents are happy with the provision the childminder offers. They feel well informed about the progress their children make. The childminder offers parents ideas of how they can support their children's learning at home. The childminder attends a variety of groups with the children. This benefits both herself and the children. For instance, she networks with other childminders, while children develop their social interactions with others.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder builds on children's existing knowledge well. For example, she expands further on children's awareness of the work the fire service do. She skilfully models correct language to children. This helps them to develop into effective communicators. The childminder uses questioning effectively and encourages children to share their knowledge with her. Children respond positively to challenges. For example, they persevere as they try to climb along equipment in the nearby park. The childminder supports children to learn about other cultures and celebrations. For instance, she encourages children to explore the different textures of various noodles as they learn about Chinese New Year. Older children develop their counting skills. The childminder supports them to correctly identify numbers on cards.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children demonstrate strong levels of independence. For instance, older children deal with their personal care needs without support. The childminder encourages children to make healthy food choices. Children learn where the food they eat comes from. For example, they talk to the childminder about the berries that grow on the bushes. The childminder effectively supports children to learn to share and take turns. For instance, children enjoy playing matching games where they have to take turns with the childminder. The childminder encourages children to think about how they are feeling. This supports their emotional well-being. Children behave well with the childminder. They follow her guidance and instructions well. Children keenly participate in tasks. For example, they tidy up at the end of activities. They are happy and settled in the childminder's care.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain the skills they require to move on in their learning. They make strong progress from their starting points. The oldest children are very well prepared for moving onto school. Children become confident and independent learners. They speak freely to visitors about what they are doing. For instance, they explain the rules of games. They enjoy climbing and swinging on large play equipment in the garden. Children develop their hand-to-eye coordination. For example, they use nets to scoop fish out of the water tray. They sing familiar songs, joining in with the actions confidently.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY543077 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10090264 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 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in the village of Wareside, near Ware. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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