Childminder EY447265

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

All children make exceptional levels of progress. They develop a love of learning through activities that build on their interests. For instance, they develop a fascination with dinosaurs. The childminder transforms an area in the garden so that children can dig for 'fossils'. This helps them to strengthen their smaller muscles while they are fully immersed in their play. Children build on their already strong vocabulary as they confidently name dinosaurs in an information book. Children enjoy sharing dinosaur-themed learning packs with their families. This helps parents to extend their children's learning even further at home.

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The provision is outstanding

Children are kind and behave respectfully towards others. They show they feel safe in their nurturing surroundings and talk openly about how they feel. For instance, children tell the childminder that they are happy and have enjoyed their morning with her. Children develop a strong sense of what makes them unique. For example, they discuss the languages they speak at home. The older children teach younger children to count in different languages, such as French. Parents share traditional food with the childminder and children to celebrate festivals that are special to them. This contributes to children's secure understanding of the diverse community around them.

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n Children expertly lead their own play. The childminder's consistently high-quality interactions help them to build on their existing learning. For instance, children pretend to run a bookshop. They discuss how many pennies the books cost. The childminder uses real money to extend their experience. She expertly differentiates her teaching to support individual children. Younger children look at the different coins with delight and eagerly recall the familiar numbers they see. The most able children are challenged to add coins together to make larger amounts up to 100. As a result of the childminder's exceptional teaching, children are fully prepared to move on to school. n All children become strong communicators. The childminder explains the meaning of words, and children confidently demonstrate their high levels of understanding. For instance, the childminder talks to children about nocturnal animals as they share a story about owls. Children who speak English as an

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additional language repeat new words they hear, pronouncing them accurately and clearly. Other children keenly explain that 'nocturnal' means that some animals wake up at night to hunt for food. n Parents are thrilled with the care their children receive. They speak highly of the childminder's dedication and teaching. They feel fully informed about their children's learning. Other professionals also speak highly of the childminder, such as teachers at other settings children attend. The childminder ensures that

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4 December 2019 they work collaboratively to support children's next steps. For instance, they discuss children's achievements and learning daily when she drops children off at nursery. n The childminder has a highly reflective approach to her provision. She uses her passion for professional development to support her to implement changes. These changes help to extend children's independent learning opportunities. For instance, the childminder develops a creative learning area in her home. Resources are thoughtfully arranged so that children can extend their own creations. Children respond positively. For example, they select items from the shelves and purposefully add them to their pasta pictures. They talk to the childminder about their ideas as they do so. n Children develop a passion for books and reading. They confidently retell stories, using the pictures to help them. They remain focused and persevere without

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distraction. Younger children demonstrate their strong social skills as they share number books with visitors. They count the number of objects they see on each page. Children are curious and ask questions about objects they do not recognise in the pictures. They listen with interest to the response they are given. The most able children develop a strong understanding of letters and the sounds they represent. They concentrate as they sound out the more challenging words. This helps them to develop secure foundations for their future learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder places children's welfare and well-being at the heart of her practice. She knows the children in her care exceptionally well. This helps her to identify any changes in their behaviour and recognise when children may be at risk. She regularly updates her safeguarding knowledge to ensure that she follows the correct procedures should she need to raise concerns. The childminder has a strong awareness of the process to follow should anyone make an allegation against her or a member of her household.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY447265 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10127244 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 3 to 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 12 November 2012

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire. She operates all year round, Monday to Thursday from 7.30am to 6pm. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 6. She provides free early education funding for three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used for childminding indoors and outdoors. n The inspector observed the quality of the childminder's teaching throughout the inspection. She considered the impact of the childminder's interactions on children's learning. n The inspector interacted with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector read references from parents and other professionals. She took their views into consideration. n The inspector reviewed a small sample of documentation, including documents relating to the suitability of the household members.

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Inspection activities

4 December 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

4 December 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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