Childminder EY448454

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

Children flourish in the childminder's warm and nurturing care. Many have now been attending for a number of years. Children show they are excited after being collected from nursery and state that they love coming to the childminder's house. When back, they immediately become engaged in busy activity and enjoy a nutritious snack. Older children draw the childminder pictures and write notes to show appreciation for the experiences that she provides.

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The provision is good

The childminder knows the children well and builds on their unique learning styles and home experiences to plan the curriculum. For example, following children's evident interest in aircraft during a museum visit, she focused craft activities on aeroplanes. Children enjoy taking part in role play with the childminder. During a game of doctors, they use their impressive acting skills to present with pretend illnesses for her to treat.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides children with consistent and fair expectations for behaviour. This helps them to develop a sense of right from wrong and respect the boundaries that she sets. Older children learn to set an example for others. Children seek reassurance and cuddles from the childminder as they need, and show confidence in new social situations. This is supported well through the wide variety of community toddler groups and soft-play centres the childminder takes them to.

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need to do better?

n The childminder uses a range of ways to evaluate her practice and keep her knowledge of the childcare sector up to date. For example, she uses online resources and regularly reviews information provided by a range of other childcare professionals. n The childminder regularly observes and assesses each child to plan how to move them forward in their learning. This ensures children make good progress and acquire the key skills that they need to prepare them for school. n The childminder has established effective links with staff at other settings that children attend and regularly shares pertinent information with them. This helps to promote continuity for each child in their care and learning. n Children's communication and language development are promoted well. The childminder reads a wide range of books to the children and engages them in regular conversation. She uses clear pronunciation as she repeats new words

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need to do better?

that children attempt to say and gives them ample time to listen and respond fully to the questions that she asks. n The childminder provides children with clear answers and explanations to their inquisitive questions. Children listen intently as they learn why a sink has a plug

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need to do better?

14 October 2019 and why they need to wash their hands after they use the toilet. n Children demonstrate competent skills in literacy and mathematics. They use numbers to count in sequence and give meaning to the marks that they make as they write a shopping list. The childminder skilfully weaves the concept of size into her discussions with children. She talks about 'big bananas' and 'small tomatoes' and what activities they might use their big and small muscles for. n Children show respect for others and value the various experiences they each have to share. Children talk about the cake they have to celebrate their birthday. They are in awe of children who speak different languages and ably translate words. n The childminder works cooperatively with parents to ensure the daily routines meet the needs of each child. For example, she ensures children have enough time to rest and adapts their snack time and lunchtime meals around this.

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need to do better?

n Parents highly praise the childminder. They say she is loving and has a truly positive impact on their children's lives. n The childminder continually improves her knowledge and skills through various training opportunities. However, she does not always focus her learning on helping children make the best possible progress, particularly in relation to their speech and language. n On occasion, the most-able children rely on the childminder to direct their play and complete tasks on their behalf. She does not always encourage them to initiate their own activities or learn independently.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder regularly updates her knowledge of child protection issues and is very aware of current local issues that may affect the children that she cares for. She is aware of the signs that may indicate that a child is at risk of harm and knows the correct procedures to follow if she has any concerns. The childminder completes robust risk assessments to ensure children of all ages remain safe in her care. For example, she ensures the front door remains secure and children are aware of the process to follow in the event of an emergency evacuation.

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should:

n seek further ways to enhance professional development opportunities that focus on developing teaching and help extend children's progress even further n review the level of support provided to the most-able children during activities to make the best possible use of timely opportunities for them to initiate their own ideas and learn independently.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY448454 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10075198 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 to 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 18 Date of previous inspection 14 July 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Hertford. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector discussed the curriculum with the childminder and completed a joint evaluation of the activities available. 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 spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Inspection activities

14 October 2019 We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

14 October 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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