Childminder EY435356

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

The childminder is eager to continually develop her practice and provides an inclusive setting for all the children who attend. She is keen to challenge stereotypical behaviour and works hard to introduce children to a wide range of cultures. The childminder provides children with explanations to build on their understanding, such as why some children may choose to use their hands to eat with at mealtimes. Children bring in their traditional dress from home and enjoy sharing these with the other children, who are encouraged to try the outfits on.

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The provision is good

The childminder uses children's interests well and plans a curriculum based on her knowledge of what they already know and can do. For example, children enjoy learning new mathematical language and use 'up' and 'down' in the correct context as they push their favourite vehicles along the doorframe. They receive praise as they begin to count numbers in sequence and recite the letters of the alphabet.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from the childminder's warm and caring interactions. When faced with an unfamiliar situation, they look to see where she is and swiftly receive reassurance and regular cuddles. This supports children to make the most of new social experiences and develop the confidence to explore their surroundings. The childminder risk assesses her home to ensure any hazards for children are minimised.

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need to do better?

n The childminder welcomes feedback from both the parents and children to improve on the provision that she offers. For example, following children's requests, she carefully plans any outings in the holidays to ensure children receive increasing levels of challenge in their physical play. n The childminder uses a range of ways to continually update her knowledge and skills. She values the relationships she has established with other childminders and spends time reading childcare publications and case studies about children. n The childminder provides children with many opportunities to develop good social skills. For example, she takes them to regular toddler groups and guides them on how to be kind and take turns as they play alongside other children. n Children use their imagination as they engage in role play and value the childminder's ideas to extend their play. Children concentrate as they pretend to

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need to do better?

wash their cars in the small-world garage and explore the utensils and play food as they imitate everyday actions, such as making food. n Children follow instructions well and are encouraged to do things independently. They show a willingness to help dress themselves and find their shoes as they get ready to collect the other children from nursery. Children are starting to acquire essential skills that they need for future learning.

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need to do better?

12 November 2019 n Children receive clear and consistent messages from the childminder about how to keep themselves healthy and well. They know they must wash their hands before they eat and cover their mouths as they cough. n The childminder provides parents with guidance and support to help improve their children's nutritional intake and encourage them to try new food textures and tastes. She closely monitors the food children bring from home and complements this with a range of fruit and vegetables. n The childminder has a robust emergency-evacuation plan in place. She has carefully considered the various exit points and how to leave the premises swiftly and safely. n The childminder completes regular observations and assessments on children to support their good progress. This includes the progress check for children aged between two and three years. However, she does not work closely with other settings that children attend, to share information and better promote

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need to do better?

consistency in their learning and development. n At times, the melodies that play from resources the children have finished using do not create an environment that encourages children to practise their speaking skills to the optimum level. Children are not always excited by, or keen to fully engage in, the stories and songs the childminder shares.

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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 matters and recognises the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She is aware of the current issues children may face in the surrounding areas and the procedures that she must follow in line with her local authority guidelines. The childminder works closely with parents to communicate any minor concerns that she has about children to ensure they are not of a safeguarding nature and that no further action is necessary.

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should:

n make better use of the partnerships with other settings children attend, to share information and support a more consistent approach to children's learning and development n enhance the learning environment so that children have even more opportunities to practise their speaking skills and experience consistently high levels of curiosity and enjoyment as they learn new vocabulary.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY435356 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10074947 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 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 21 July 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Welwyn Garden City. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, 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 that she provides for children. 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

12 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

12 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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