Childminder EY406051

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 are extremely settled and demonstrate very high levels of self-esteem. They thrive in this happy and safe setting under the care of the dedicated childminder. Children have access to a wonderful range of high-quality activities and resources. They are excited to choose and explore. Children gain excellent independence and very quickly learn how to complete tasks by themselves. The childminder is highly observant; she immediately recognises when children achieve new skills. She instinctively knows how she can build on these to help children make superb progress.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder knows children and their families amazingly well. When they start to use her services, the childminder gains precise and detailed information on each child. This helps her to understand what makes them unique and what early experiences children have had. The childminder accurately identifies what each child needs to learn next and has this at the heart of her planning and teaching. Children's interests and learning needs are the foundation on which their education is built.

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The provision is outstanding

Children are developing a can-do attitude. The childminder has high expectations that children, from a young age, are able to problem-solve. For example, when they encounter a problem, the childminder always ask them what they think they could do. Children swiftly respond with thoughtful ideas that the childminder encourages them to try out. They are delighted when they succeed. They thrive on the praise received from the childminder that raises their already high self-esteem even further. Children play harmoniously together. They share toys and resources exceptionally well, with no disputes or conflicts.

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need to do better?

n The childminder uses every opportunity to model language to children, for instance by introducing new words and helping young children to understand turn taking in conversations. Children quickly grasp the understanding of words and use them in correct contexts. For example, they describe the outside of lychees as 'spiky' and the inside as 'slimy'. Babies babble incessantly; they pause and use excellent eye contact as they wait for a response. The childminder's high-quality, consistent responses help babies to quickly work out how conversations work. n Children find the outdoor area highly stimulating. The childminder provides them with wonderful opportunities to be active and to explore and investigate. Children skilfully ride scooters and bicycles along the long, straight path. Their senses are heightened as they explore using their hands, and the childminder encourages them to use their eyes and ears, for example to look for, and listen

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20 January 2020 to, birds in nearby trees. n The childminder encourages children to develop their independence at every opportunity. Children are able to find their own belongings and are learning to dress themselves. From a very young age, children have opportunities to use tools for a purpose. For example, under the watchful eye of the childminder, they skilfully use knives to chop up fruit. n The childminder provides an excellent range of opportunities for children to meet others and talk about similarities and differences in people and families. Children frequently visit local toddler groups where they meet and engage with children from diverse backgrounds. The childminder works hard to find out how to spell and pronounce words in other languages children speak. n The extremely well-qualified childminder is highly reflective on her practice. She regularly evaluates her setting, in order to make rapid changes and drive

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need to do better?

improvements. The childminder uses her excellent knowledge and skills to maximum effect. For example, she superbly supports and mentors less experienced childminders to establish their service. n Parents and older children readily give the childminder feedback on her practice. Children's comments are delightful. For instance, they describe their time at the childminder's home as happy and joyful. Parents report they feel proud of their children's achievements. They give all the credit for this to the childminder's excellent care and education. n The childminder consistently undertakes high-quality training opportunities. This helps to continually refresh her superb knowledge and build on the quality of her outstanding practice. The childminder talks about seeking further challenges for herself and to inspire others even more.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare are of paramount importance to the childminder. She is highly experienced and fully understands the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. The childminder is confident in her ability to identify and report concerns to relevant agencies if required. The childminder ensures that her knowledge remains up to date as she regularly attends safeguarding training. She has an extensive knowledge of wider safeguarding issues. For example, the childminder demonstrates an excellent understanding of extremist behaviour and the potential dangers to children online.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY406051 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10127211 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 0 to 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 5 May 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Welwyn Garden City. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds early years professional status.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector looked at the areas of the childminder's home that she uses with children and discussed how she operates her practice. n The inspector observed the childminder joining in activities with children and discussed the learning that was taking place with her. n A sample of policies and procedures was looked at by the inspector. This included documents relating to safeguarding and complaints procedures. n The inspector discussed the needs of individual children with the childminder and talked with her about the progress they are making. n The inspector took into account the written views of parents and children and discussed the childminder's reflections of her practice with her.

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Inspection activities

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

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