Childminder EY273895

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

Children thrive and benefit greatly from the exceptionally nurturing, homely environment the childminder provides. They demonstrate that they feel extremely safe and secure in the childminder's care. Children are confident to approach and engage with visitors to the childminder's home. They confidently show toys and books to the inspector. The childminder provides an extremely relaxed atmosphere that gives children time and space to explore and play to their satisfaction. This is highly effective in helping children to develop curiosity and positive attitudes to 'have a go' and try new things.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder has high expectations for children in all areas of learning and development. She seamlessly extends their learning as they play. She provides children with an intuitive balance of interaction and time to explore independently. The childminder expertly helps children to develop wide vocabularies and understanding. Children show that learning is successfully embedded. For instance, they use new words in different situations and recite numbers in sequence.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder skilfully promotes equality throughout her practice. She helps children learn to share and respect each other's rights to play from the very start. The childminder provides clear explanations that help all children to understand the impact of their actions on others. Children behave incredibly well, showing increasing confidence and self-control.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is meticulously well organised and passionate about her role to provide high-quality care and learning experiences for all children. She is committed to her continued professional development. The childminder targets training to help her keep updated with the latest changes and strategies, to continually enhance her teaching skills and knowledge. For instance, she has deepened her excellent understanding of how to promote literacy with young children. n Children settle incredibly well and establish exceptionally secure bonds with the childminder. They receive lots of meaningful praise and encouragement. Children are confident to explore. They develop high levels of self-esteem and are eager to do things themselves. n Children benefit greatly from the childminder's calm and focused approach. They make excellent rates of progress, particularly in communication and language development. For instance, the childminder talks to children about their actions

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need to do better?

and what they choose to play with, skilfully introducing new words and phrases. Children confidently recall past events and use words that they have previously heard. For example, they tell the inspector about 'spooky ghosts' when

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6 November 2019 celebrating Halloween with their families. n The childminder knows children extremely well. She gathers an extensive range of meaningful information from parents when children start. This helps her to plan effectively for each child, taking into account their individual stage of development and emerging interests. She knows precisely what each child needs to learn next. The childminder establishes a highly effective two-way flow of information with parents and other providers children attend. This helps to provide children with consistency in their care and learning. n Parents are extremely positive about the hard-working childminder. They state that she is a 'key influence' on their child's development and that they thoroughly appreciate the daily updates about their child's progress in learning. n Children hear lots of mathematical language. The childminder counts with children throughout the day. For instance, they count their hands when they

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wash them before eating lunch and count the coins they place into a toy piggy bank. n Children thoroughly enjoy singing songs and sharing books with the childminder. They listen carefully as she reads the stories with interest and great expression. Children beam broadly as they jump like bunnies when they hear familiar songs. Young children confidently count to six, showing how the songs they enjoy help them to learn. The childminder provides varied opportunities for children to draw. She encourages them to give meaning to their marks. For instance, she likens drawings to toy spiders that children play with. n Children are highly motivated to play and explore. The childminder provides a wide range of experiences that ignite children's curiosity and help them to learn about their local and the wider communities. Children are eager to join in and begin to discover the joy of sharing experiences and cooperating with their

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder places the highest priority on safeguarding. She is exceptionally knowledgeable about potential risks to children's safety. She reads widely and conducts online research, as well as attending regular child protection training to thoroughly update her knowledge about wider safeguarding issues. The childminder confidently fulfils her role to protect children from harm. She knows precisely what to do should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder provides a safe and secure environment for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY273895 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10127113 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 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 20 January 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Hertford. She operates Monday to Thursday each week, from 8am until 6pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding purposes with the childminder and discussed how the early years provision and the curriculum are organised. n A joint evaluation of an activity was discussed by the inspector and the childminder. n The inspector spoke to children and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector 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 written feedback provided.

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Inspection activities

6 November 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

6 November 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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