Childminder EY544770

Inspection date 29 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 Teaching is strong. The well-qualified and knowledgeable childminder uses her expert knowledge of how children learn to plan an inviting choice of activities and experiences which promotes all aspects of children's development. n The childminder has developed caring and warm relationships with children. They have fun and laugh as they race together in the garden. Children benefit from daily fresh air and regular exercise. n Parents praise the childminder and comment about how well children settle. The childminder has robust settling-in procedures. She adapts her approach to suit individual families, such as using home visits and settling-in sessions. The childminder works closely with parents. n The childminder thoughtfully supports children's growing independence skills. For example, children help to prepare salad for lunch but the cucumber skin is hard for them to cut. The childminder suggests turning the cucumber over and cutting through

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This provision is good

the flesh. Children learn to persevere and are proud of their achievements. n Children benefit from consistent and targeted praise and encouragement, which helps to raise their self-esteem. Children's personal, social and emotional development is promoted effectively. n Although the childminder develops children's understanding of mathematical concepts such as 'size', she does not always maximise opportunities to support children's early understanding of counting and numbers. n The childminder evaluates her provision. However, this evaluation does not regularly include the views of parents and children to help drive further improvements.

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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 provide further opportunities to support children's understanding of numbers and counting n gather views from parents and children to help evaluate the provision and drive further improvements.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home used for childminding. n The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and training, and she reviewed the suitability of household members. n The inspector discussed the childminder's improvement plans and safeguarding procedures. She looked at a range of documents, including children's records. n The inspector observed and discussed the quality of teaching during indoor and outdoor activities, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She took account of comments in feedback given by a number of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has strong knowledge of child protection. She understands the procedures to follow if she has concerns about children in her care. She completes safeguarding training to ensure her knowledge remains current. The childminder has a robust range of policies and procedures that she reviews and shares with parents. She is committed to continuing her professional development to further improve her teaching. For example, following recent training, the childminder has adapted her interactions with children to allow them more time at activities and more time to respond to questions. This helps to develop children's thinking skills. The childminder establishes effective partnerships with other settings and supports children emotionally with the move to school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children confidently explore an activity with mud, sand, water, herbs and a variety of tools and pots. They use spoons to scoop the mud into pots and pour water using jugs and teapots. Children learn to use the tools with control and develop their physical skills. The childminder thoughtfully supports children throughout the activity, using appropriate questioning to encourage their imagination skills. Children start to develop a storyline to their play as they mix potions. The childminder understands how to support children's interests and extend their play. Children concentrate for long periods of time during activities. She thoughtfully plans to help children achieve their next steps in learning. The childminder works in partnership with parents. She regularly shares information with them about children's achievements, progress and how to support children's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model. She demonstrates polite, caring and kind behaviour. She is attentive and children listen to her carefully. Children behave well, they play happily alongside each other and are kind. For example, they offer to push each other on the swings. The childminder teaches children about healthy lifestyles and the natural world. Children help to grow fruits and learn about fruits and vegetables being good food choices. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe, she reminds them of how to use the outdoor play equipment safely. The childminder has a range of resources that she uses effectively to promote the values of tolerance and respect for others.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress from their starting points. They acquire the necessary skills to be ready for school or the next stage of their learning. Children enjoy regular stories and develop an appreciation of books. Children practise their early writing skills. For example, they paint with mud using sticks and brushes in the garden. They learn how to hold a pencil and use greater control to draw circles and lines.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY544770 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10096248 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 2 - 2 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Cheshunt, Waltham Cross. She operates from 9am to 3pm during term time only, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 6.

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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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