Childminder EY422832

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 enjoy the time they spend with the childminder and benefit from the warm and caring relationships she develops with them. They show they are settled and happy. Children share plenty of caring and enjoyable interactions with the attentive childminder. For example, children laugh with her while painting and hug her goodbye when it is time to go home. They listen carefully to the childminder. Children behave well and are kind to their friends. They happily play alongside each other and share toys. Children develop their social skills. For example, they talk about how they feel and start to develop an understanding of other people's feelings.

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The provision is good

Parents say the childminder is keen to support children's development and education. They comment favourably on the range of activities and outings. Children enjoy regular trips to parks, playgroups and library sessions. They benefit from regular fresh air and develop their physical skills as they jump on the trampoline, kick balls and dig for dinosaurs in the sand.

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The provision is good

Children are confident and keen to take part in activities. The childminder uses praise well to support their attempts and achievements. Children learn to persevere and develop a positive attitude to learning.

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need to do better?

n The experienced childminder ensures that she provides a variety of appropriately challenging activities to help children make good progress across all areas of learning. She ensures that her early years knowledge remains current. For example, the childminder researches activity ideas and teaching techniques that support children's development. Children benefit from her knowledge and learn new skills. They enjoy regular mark-making opportunities and learn to hold pencils and brushes with greater control. Children gather the skills they need for the next stage in their learning. n Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder works closely with parents and gathers detailed information from them from when their children start to attend, to support children's care and learning needs. Together, they regularly review children's progress and support children's next steps in learning. The childminder knows the children well. Although the childminder has

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need to do better?

developed partnerships with other settings that children attend, she does not always use the information gathered effectively enough to fully support continuity in their learning. n The childminder places a strong emphasis on supporting children's language skills. Children benefit from frequent opportunities to sing rhymes and share books. They access books independently and eagerly choose stories for the

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need to do better?

22 January 2020 childminder to read with them. The childminder uses these opportunities to introduce new words to the children, who repeat the words and widen their vocabulary. In addition, she uses other resources and techniques to support children who speak English as an additional language to develop their communication skills. All children make strong progress over time. n Children confidently use numbers in their play. They learn to count and match quantity to numbers. The childminder uses questions well. She gives children enough time to think about their answers and respond. She uses naturally occurring opportunities to support them to learn about numbers. However, the childminder does not always make the most of opportunities to develop children's understanding of shapes and other mathematical concepts. n The childminder seeks feedback from parents and children. She uses this information to evaluate and drive further improvements to her provision. The

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childminder has plans to increase children's opportunities for regular fresh air and active play, to further promote their already good physical development. n Children are supported effectively to develop their independence and self-care skills. They wash their hands before eating and help to clear the table after lunch. Children learn how to keep themselves healthy. They understand about the importance of healthy food choices and good hygiene routines. For example, children cover their mouths when they cough and explain that they do not want to give coughs and colds to their friends.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of her safeguarding role and responsibility. She clearly explains the possible signs and symptoms that indicate a child may be at risk of harm. The childminder understands how to follow local reporting guidelines to report any such concerns. She has robust procedures to support her safeguarding practice which contribute to children's safety. For example, the childminder thoughtfully controls how she shares photographs of children with parents. In addition, she carefully restricts the use of mobile phones in her home, including her family members' phones. The childminder ensures that visitors do not have unsupervised access to children.

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should:

n improve the use of information gathered from other settings that children attend to support continuity in their learning n provide more opportunities to teach children about shapes to extend their understanding of mathematical concepts.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY422832 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10070411 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 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 9 February 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. She operates all year round, Monday to Friday from 8am to 5.30pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector looked around the childminding premises together. The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she arranges her early years provision and curriculum. n The inspector looked at the quality of teaching during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. The inspector observed an adult-led activity and evaluated it with the childminder. n At appropriate times during the inspection, the inspector spoke to the childminder and children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of adults living and working on the premises. The inspector held several discussions with the childminder. n The inspector took account of parents' views through written feedback during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

22 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

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