Childminder EY375521

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 form strong bonds with the childminder. They feel secure in the childminder's home and behave extremely positively. They share out pretend cups of tea, kindly involving everyone in their game. The youngest children happily hold conversations with visitors. Children inquisitively explore a computer keyboard. They talk about the numbers and letters they recognise. They push different buttons and listen with interest as visitors explain what the different buttons do.

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The provision is outstanding

Children immerse themselves fully in activities, showing exceptionally high levels of focus. Young children concentrate as they pick up fruit with chopsticks. They persevere and keep trying, even when they find it tricky. The childminder praises and encourages them, using clear instructions and guidance to help them. This supports children to remain highly engaged in what they are doing.

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The provision is outstanding

Children gain a strong understanding of what makes them unique. All children participate in celebrations that are relevant to the children who attend, such as Chinese New Year. The childminder utilises her relationships with children's wider family units. For instance, grandparents prepare Chinese food for children to enjoy at dinner time. The childminder gains information on the ingredients to ensure that all of the children can enjoy the food safely.

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need to do better?

n The childminder develops meaningful relationships with parents. They regularly discuss children's progress and next steps. This helps parents to support their children's learning at home effectively. The childminder lends resources and books to parents. She shares information with them to help keep their children safe at home, such as regular children's charity newsletters. The childminder also supports children with exciting life events, such as a new baby in the family. Children enjoy playing with baby dolls and pretend to feed them and change nappies. The childminder talks to the children about how they could help at home once the baby is born. n The childminder's consistently high-quality interactions support children's future reading experiences. Children begin to explore letters and the sounds they represent. They share their knowledge proudly, telling the childminder that 'pig' starts with a 'p'. The youngest children confidently use the pictures in books to

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tell stories, clearly explaining what they see happening. The childminder expands on children's ideas, introducing relevant new vocabulary. n The childminder continuously strives to develop her professional knowledge to support all children to fulfil their full potential. She accesses information relating to special educational needs and/or disabilities to gain new ideas and strategies to use. She is a valued professional within the local community. The childminder

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24 January 2020 has exceptional links with the local school. She runs a playgroup on the school site. She advises and assists with projects, such as improving the school's early years outside space. Children become familiar with the school surroundings, which helps to prepare them for starting school. n The childminder challenges children as they learn. She uses her regular assessments of children's progress highly effectively to plan motivating activities. Young children eagerly lead their own play as they expand their knowledge of shapes. They excitedly follow the childminder's instructions as they jump onto different coloured shape cards on the floor. The children then take the lead, giving instructions to follow, such as to jump on the red square. Children keenly extend their learning by looking at three-dimensional shapes. They identify a box shape. The childminder instinctively informs them that it is a 'cube'. Children

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instantly repeat this new vocabulary to demonstrate their strong understanding. n The childminder uses the information she gains from parents to provide all children with new opportunities and experiences. Children learn about where food comes from. They plant seeds, water them and watch them grow. They pick and eat fruits and vegetables. Children delight in learning about animals. They visit the farm and the zoo. Children become more comfortable around household pets, such as the animals that live in the childminder's home. All of these opportunities help children to prepare for their future learning and life experiences.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a strong understanding of her roles and responsibilities regarding safeguarding. She has robust policies and procedures to follow, which are regularly reviewed and updated. The childminder has contact information for the relevant authorities close to hand, which enables her to raise concerns rapidly should the need arise. The childminder is aware of the possible signs of neglect and abuse. She completes regular training to ensure that her knowledge is up to date. This includes information on wider issues, such as how to identify children who may be at risk of exposure to extreme views and behaviour.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY375521 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10127188 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 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 12 April 2013

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 5. She receives government funding for children aged three years.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children. She held discussions with the childminder regarding children's progress and learning. n The inspector read feedback from parents and viewed letters and drawings from children. She took their views into consideration. n A small sample of the childminder's documentation was reviewed by the inspector. n The inspector interacted with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Inspection activities

24 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

24 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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