Childminder EY221783

Inspection date 7 August 2019 Previous inspection date 24 February 2016

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Outstanding 1 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

n The childminder provides an excellent childminding service where every child is highly respected and valued. She is exceptionally warm, welcoming and caring, and very attentive to children's individual needs. She ensures that all children have a highly enjoyable time in her care. n Children demonstrate that they are extremely happy and settled with the childminder. Parents comment that she is incredibly supportive and their children adore her. They say that they would thoroughly recommend her to other families and that they feel so lucky to call her their childminder. n The childminder is dedicated to ensuring each child makes the best possible progress in their learning. She is well qualified and has a superb knowledge of how children learn. Children benefit from the childminder's enthusiastic involvement in their play. This helps all children to make outstanding progress in their learning. n The childminder provides a wealth of very stimulating learning opportunities for the

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This provision is outstanding

children to take part in. She enables children to have interesting, enjoyable days as they take part in activities or go on exciting outings. They thoroughly enjoy a trip to a water mill where they visit a museum, hunt for treasure and make bread. n Children's language and communication skills are excellently promoted. The childminder is very skilled at interacting with children during their play. She models language and supports them in their pronunciation of words. She asks meaningful questions that help to develop children's understanding and knowledge even further. n Children's health and well-being are given high priority. The childminder supports them in understanding their feelings and emotions. She consistently encourages them to feel good about themselves and gives them lots of praise. The childminder is always calm and polite when she speaks to the children. Children learn to play together well and

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This provision is outstanding

treat others with respect. Their behaviour is exceptional.

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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 continue to make the most of professional development opportunities to continually maintain and enhance the outstanding practice even further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children during play sessions and snack time. n The inspector viewed children's developmental records and discussed children's progress with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through reading the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder demonstrates a genuine enthusiasm for her work and is exceptionally well organised. She works very effectively with other childminders. She is keen to make full use the training and development opportunities available to enhance her provision even further. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is fully aware of her role in keeping children safe and she has an excellent understanding of how to report any concerns. She supervises children extremely well and carries out thorough risk assessments of her home to identify and minimise any potential hazards to children. The childminder develops excellent relationships with parents and other settings children attend, including schools. She keeps them very well informed of children's ongoing progress. The childminder's self-evaluation process reflects the views of all those involved, and accurately identifies how she can improve her provision even further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder is well qualified and experienced. She has an excellent understanding of the ways that children learn. She values children's views and accommodates their interests and ideas. The childminder's home is a hive of activity with every child engrossed in their play and learning, demonstrating a strong sense of belonging. The childminder uses every opportunity to promote children's mathematical skills. For example, they excitedly count peas as they take them out of pods. Children have extensive opportunities for practising their mark-making skills. Their listening, understanding and speaking skills are enriched by using a variety of activities, such as stories, poems and songs. For example, they enthusiastically play with 'story stones', creating and sharing stories with their friends.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children flourish in the care of this dedicated childminder. She has developed extremely caring and respectful relationships with the children. She takes time to teach children the skills they need to take care of their personal hygiene. They enjoy highly nutritious meals and develop their physical skills. Children learn how to keep themselves safe in activities that challenge them to think and assess risks. For example, they make road maps to identify hazards and discuss safe places to cross the road. The childminder provides an inclusive environment for all children and is an excellent role model. She encourages children to value and respect each other's differences and celebrate each other's achievements.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children of all ages and abilities make outstanding progress in their learning. Younger children watch and learn from the older children. They eagerly join in activities and enjoy using the excellent range of resources available. Older children understand that print carries meaning and enjoy learning about letter sounds. They use their skills as they independently write notes to the 'fairies' who live behind the tiny door in the garden fence. Children develop excellent social skills and are exceptionally well prepared for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY221783 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10063683 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 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 24 February 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in Shenley. She operates Monday to Friday from 7am to 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded early years education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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