Luchmun, Cristiane Puzzo

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Inadequate

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The provision is good

Children are settled, secure and happy. They have warm relationships with the childminder and her assistant, responding positively to their praise and encouragement. Children are proud of their work, eagerly showing this to their friends. This attitude reflects the childminder's ethos of ensuring that children have a confident belief in their ability to succeed and are prepared for life and learning. Children are enthusiastic and concentrate well on activities. They are respectful of each other, recognising when their friends are concentrating, and asking politely for a friend to pass them a resource that is out of reach.

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The provision is good

The childminder is sensitive to the potential effects of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. For example, during each national lockdown, she kept in touch with children and their families, checking on their well-being and offering activity ideas. Children enjoy many opportunities that support their developing physical skills. For example, they learn to balance and use their large muscles as they climb the steps to the slide. They develop control of their hand muscles as they carefully paint with cotton buds. Children learn to play safely. For instance, older children explain why it is dangerous for younger children to access toys with smaller pieces.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a positive approach to developing her childcare practice and that of her assistant. She has successfully addressed the actions raised at the last inspection. The childminder has reviewed safety in the home and ensures that any potential hazards are removed or minimised. Additionally, she and her assistant have completed safeguarding training in order to promote children's welfare. n Children gain a practical awareness of other ways of life. They frequently use facilities, such as parks and museums, that help them to understand their local and wider communities. They embrace one another's cultures, for example, they greet each other in their home languages. n The childminder knows each child well and understands how to offer them opportunities that support their ability to learn. She monitors children's progress carefully. She quickly recognises any potential gaps in learning and takes action

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need to do better?

to address these so that children do not fall behind. Additionally, she recognises stronger areas of children's learning and builds on these. For example, children extend their knowledge of mathematics and the sounds that letters represent and enjoy the challenge this presents. n Children show a love of books and reading. They select books independently and also enjoy story times with adults. They access props and puppets which help to maintain their interest and support them in remembering and re-telling stories. n The childminder assesses children well and is aware of what each child needs to

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23 July 2021 learn next. She offers them opportunities to build on their knowledge and to remember what they have learned. For example, older children remember the facts they have learned about ants and their life cycle. Younger children practise their counting skills as they count the legs on a picture of an ant. n Children enjoy their play and activities and these are, generally, well adapted to suit each child's learning needs. However, the childminder and her assistant, sometimes, answer questions for children and solve problems for them. This does not help children to extend their critical thinking skills. n Children develop good communication skills. They talk animatedly to one another as they play, for example discussing the role-play doctors' instruments and who they are going to treat as patients. The childminder and her assistant talk clearly to children and encourage them to repeat new vocabulary.

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n Children gain some knowledge of healthy practices. For example, they participate in structured activities to look at balanced diets. However, the childminder and her assistant do not consistently support children to understand the importance of good daily hygiene practices and how these help to keep their bodies healthy. n Parents think highly of the childminder and her assistant. They appreciate the good communication and feel that they understand their child's learning. Parents report that they feel well supported in building on their children's learning at home.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of her responsibility to promote children's welfare. She has effective procedures in place to ensure that she and her assistant complete regular training to help keep their knowledge of safeguarding up to date. The childminder understands how to identify any concerns about children's safety or welfare and report these to the relevant professionals. This includes identifying risks associated with exposure to extreme views and practices. The childminder recognises the potential dangers associated with use of the internet and takes effective action to protect children.

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should:

n extend understanding of how to support children to further develop their skills in thinking critically and solving problems n help children to develop their understanding of healthy practices and the importance of good daily hygiene routines.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY407298 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10149473 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 27 February 2020

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Hatfield. She works with an assistant. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken this into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector observed activities inside and outside and assessed the impact these have on children's learning. She carried out a tour of the home with the childminder to discuss and understand how the early years provision is organised. n The childminder and inspector reviewed an activity together. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation, including the safeguarding procedures and the suitability of the assistant and household members. n The inspector talked with parents and considered their views. n The inspector talked with children and the childminder's assistant at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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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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