Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date 30 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 Children are very happy and settled in the childminder's care. They enjoy the time they spend with her and show this in their positive interactions with her. n The childminder enjoys her role and understands what children need in order to grow and develop into confident individuals who each have their own personality. n The good quality of the childminder's teaching and interactions with children helps them to learn the key skills they need as they grow up. Children delight in games of peekaboo with a bowler hat and watch one another as they take turns, giggling in anticipation. n Although the childminder has not been caring for children for many months, she has quickly built a good-quality service and trusting and considerate relationships with parents. n Children make good progress in their development and enjoy using the range of toys and resources on offer to them in the conservatory. They spend time at local groups to

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This provision is good

extend the range of activities they take part in. n The childminder is mindful of younger children's daily routines and the sense of security they feel when these are followed. This results in relaxed care where children are well fed and rested, ready to learn and enjoy their play. n Information about children's next steps in learning is not specifically shared with parents to help support a higher level of continuity in children's learning. n The childminder recognises that the provision of outdoor learning opportunities can be further developed at her premises to provide richer play opportunities for those children who prefer to learn outdoors.

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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 share more information with parents about their children's next steps in learning to further promote continuity in children's learning n develop the range of outdoor learning opportunities accessible to children, especially for those who prefer to learn outdoors.

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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 assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and discussed the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of the types of abuse and the signs and symptoms that would cause her concern. Required documentation is maintained for the safe and efficient management of the provision. For example, online records of children's attendance demonstrate that the childminder maintains the required ratios and does not childmind too many children at any one time. Arrangements for transporting childminded children in the childminder's car are appropriate and safe. The childminder has an accurate understanding of her key strengths and the aspects of practice that she wants to further develop because she knows they will have the biggest impact on children. The childminder monitors children's progress well and knows the achievements they have made in the short time they have been with her. She has a proactive approach to developing her own understanding about how children learn.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Very young children constantly babble, communicate and smile with the childminder. She encourages this by spending much time at their level and reacting to their gestures and 'chat'. Children are eager to share their self-chosen activities with the childminder. The childminder knows them very well and uses this knowledge, for example, about their interests, to promote learning. The childminder uses good techniques to engage children. For example, she models actions such as turning the handle on the jack-in-the- box, to encourage children to try themselves and to persevere while they anticipate the figure popping up. She uses simple language to extend children's vocabulary, for example, when reading simple and textured picture books. Children hear number language such as 'tall' and 'taller' as they build using bricks.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The learning environment inside is stimulating and welcoming. Resources are organised so that even the very youngest children can access their favourites. Children are very familiar and comfortable with routines. For example, they settle for their bottle of milk on the childminder's lap while she tenderly strokes their hair. Children enjoy excellent relationships with each other and the childminder. This promotes their feelings of safety and security. Children's physical development is promoted as they are provided with healthy and nutritious meals and snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are nurtured as they grow and develop. They are confident, friendly and eager to walk and talk. It is these skills that stand them in good stead for when they eventually start school. For example, they initiate 'babble' conversations with the childminder and confidently move their bodies to music, even when they have only recently learned how to walk.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY549537 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10116659 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 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire. 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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