Childminder EY431116

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 settle quickly into the daily routines and show that they feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. They are eager to spend their time with her and show excitement at the ideas and suggestions that she makes. Children have many opportunities to sing, dance and choose the songs they would like to hear. They move with vigour during action songs as they waddle like a penguin and shuffle like a hedgehog. Children enjoy being challenged to maintain their balance and rhythm as the childminder speeds up and slows down the words of a song.

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The provision is good

Children of all ages show a positive attitude to learning and engage well in activities. They receive support from the childminder when needed and encouragement to develop new skills. For example, as children explore dried pasta tubes, the childminder provides them with shoelaces and pipe cleaners to practise threading techniques. Children persevere as they attempt new tasks and show pride in their achievements, often remarking, 'I did it' when they are successful. Children are clear on the childminder's expectations for behaviour and show the ability to follow instruction from a young age. They use their manners unprompted and learn how to take turns and be gentle with other children as they play.

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need to do better?

n The childminder takes real pride in her role and adopts a proactive approach to continually evaluate and improve on her practice. She identifies relevant training opportunities to help develop her skills and keep her knowledge up to date. Following a course to promote children's open-ended play, she has now improved the way she presents resources to children to build on their curiosity. n The childminder attends various toddler groups with the children as part of her weekly plans. She reflects on the ages of children she cares for each day and their previous social experiences to determine the most suitable venue. These outings help children to learn how relationships work and they acquire a good range of social skills. n The childminder enables children to become deeply involved in their games and manages the different ages of children she cares for well. For example, older children have access to a separate area they may use for more intricate activities

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need to do better?

to minimise any interruptions from the younger children. n The childminder introduces children to mathematics with enthusiasm and ease. Children learn the language of size and position. They use words, such as 'big', 'little' and 'next to', as they transport pasta in different-sized containers and look for resources. Children ably use numbers to count items in sequence. n Children develop an early interest in literacy and thoroughly enjoy sharing books with the childminder. They listen carefully to the stories that she reads, have ample time to look at the illustrations together and concentrate as they help to

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need to do better?

7 January 2020 recall the tale. Children gain essential skills that they need for future learning. n The childminder provides the option of a home-cooked meal each day for children that they describe as 'delicious'. She complements the food children bring from home with nutritious snacks, such as melon and pineapple. Children know they must clean their hands before they eat to wash the germs away. These are just some of the ways the childminder promotes children's good health. n Partnerships with parents are strong and the childminder uses a range of ways to support the two-way flow of information. For example, she completes a daily diary that goes home with each child, regularly sends parents pictures of the activities children take part in and makes time for daily discussions. n The childminder regularly assesses children's level of development. However, she does not use this information highly effectively to focus precisely on how to

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need to do better?

help children make more rapid progress, particularly during adult-led activities. n The childminder has not fully explored the opportunities available to her in order to help children learn about the cultures and traditions of other people, families and communities.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection issues and the wider aspects of safeguarding. She recognises the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child who is at risk of harm and knows the correct procedures to follow to report any concerns that she has. The childminder recognises the times when it is appropriate to speak with parents and provide them with a little extra support and guidance. She is clear about her responsibility to ensure all household members have suitability checks completed as they reach the age of 16 years.

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should:

n enhance the use of information gathered from assessments in order to plan and sequence precise ways to help children make even better progress n provide more opportunities for children to fully embrace the experiences of people, families and communities beyond their own.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY431116 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10063633 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 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 21 October 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Hemel Hempstead. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder is registered to provide 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 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 and interacted with children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through discussions on the day and written feedback provided.

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Inspection activities

7 January 2020 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

7 January 2020 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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