Childminder EY403305

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a welcoming and homely environment for children and their families. Children establish very close bonds with the childminder. This supports their personal, social and emotional needs well. They are very confident in her care and show they feel safe and secure.

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The provision is good

Children are well supported to manage their feelings and behaviour. They learn to share, take turns and to play cooperatively alongside their friends. The childminder successfully promotes their self-esteem by regularly praising them for their efforts and achievements.

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The provision is good

The childminder knows the children very well. She confidently talks about what they do well and what they need to learn next. She plans activities that children enjoy and that support their development in all areas of learning. Children concentrate on their chosen activities and are eager to learn. For example, they happily complete puzzles and work out how to fix the train track together.

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The provision is good

Children develop a love of books and enjoy listening to stories. They enthusiastically join in with singing and dancing activities and know the actions to their favourite songs. Children develop the key skills that they need to be ready for the next stage of learning and for school.

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need to do better?

n The childminder makes learning enjoyable. She interacts well with children, providing good support and guidance. Children are keen to involve her in their play. The childminder uses all opportunities to promote children's communication and language development. For example, she introduces new words and provides a running commentary as children play. Children learn how to interact with others. This helps them to develop their confidence and make future friendships. n Children have a good awareness of keeping themselves safe. The childminder talks about the importance of safety throughout their daily routines. She allows children to take supervised risks in their play, which gives them the confidence to try new things. For example, they enjoy climbing and balancing on the equipment at the park. n The childminder evaluates her practice effectively. She identifies areas for development and sets targets for improvement. For example, she has reviewed

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the way she records children's learning and development. This helps her to identify what they can do and what they need to learn next. n The childminder encourages children to count, recognise numbers and explore shapes. She uses their interests to develop their learning further. For example,

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16 October 2019 children sort and match the different sizes of toy dinosaurs. They use words such as 'bigger' and 'smaller' to describe them. n The childminder has developed friendly relationships with parents. She keeps them well informed of their children's daily activities and their ongoing progress. Written feedback demonstrates the high regard they have for the childminder. They say that she is 'great' and that they are very proud of what their children have achieved with her. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with other settings. For example, she has established good links with the schools that children attend, to further support their learning and development. n The childminder takes children on a variety of outings to support their interest in the natural world. For example, children enjoy seeing the animals at the local farm. They look for birds and squirrels when walking to school. They learn about

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the importance of being kind to all living things. n Children are often taken out into the wider community. For example, they enjoy visits to local playgroups where they take part in a wide range of activities. However, the childminder does not consistently provide children with opportunities to broaden their knowledge of other people's similarities and differences outside of their own communities, beliefs and backgrounds. n Children enjoy healthy meals, rest when needed and have daily opportunities for physical play. The childminder provides a variety of activities and outings which encourage children to be active and contribute towards their physical health. However, she does not consistently support children to understand the importance of good hygiene practices.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of her role in safeguarding children. She knows the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder keeps up to date with changes in legislation and has completed recent training. She is aware of her duty to prevent children from being exposed to extreme views and teaches them to have respect for each other. The childminder regularly checks her house and garden to identify and minimise any possible risks to children.

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should:

n extend opportunities for children to learn about other people, communities and cultures to help them to recognise and accept each other's similarities and differences n increase children's awareness of good hygiene practices to further support their

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should:

16 October 2019 good health and well-being.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY403305 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10092162 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 to 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 8 January 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Stevenage. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, 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 childminder showed the inspector around the areas of her home that children access. They discussed how the childminder organises her setting and plans the curriculum and experiences for children. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. The inspector and the childminder reflected on a learning experience for children. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. The inspector took account of the views of parents from written feedback provided. n The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documents. This included evidence about training and the suitability of those living on the premises.

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Inspection activities

16 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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16 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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