Young, Sabrina Ann

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 show that they feel content and secure in the childminder's care. They form strong relationships with the childminder who acts as an excellent role model. Children are incredibly supportive of each other, and their behaviour is remarkably positive. From a very young age, children become thoroughly absorbed in their play, sharing their toys and resources, and taking turns with ease.

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The provision is outstanding

Children flourish and thrive in the inspiring and enabling environment. They are highly motivated to investigate and learn through play, confidently exploring toys and eager to join in with activities on offer. Children eagerly place pretend spiders down guttering, squealing with delight as the spiders arrive at the bottom and land on the floor. The childminder expertly facilitates children's learning. For example, she introduces children to rhymes as they play and explore. At every opportunity, the childminder sensitively supports children to develop their speaking skills even further. Children's independence is promoted from an early age. Children understand what is expected of them and competently put on their hat and boots before going into the garden. They are very proud of their achievements, such as when they manage to undo their zip. The childminder continually provides children with meaningful praise. This helps to raise their confidence superbly.

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n The childminder gives children's well-being the highest priority. She establishes exceptionally friendly and trusting relationships with parents. The childminder gets to know children and their families extremely well. She involves parents fully in their children's development and learning, working closely with them to meet children's individual needs. n The childminder adapts the environment to meet children needs. For example, she removes the stairgate for those children who are learning to come down the stairs themselves. Children enjoy being active. They are eager to explore the childminder's garden. The childminder is close by as children take age- appropriate risks. n Children are familiar with daily routines. The childminder provides children with healthy and nutritious meals. Children enjoy snacks and meals in a relaxed and social atmosphere. The childminder has high expectations and children

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understand the need for good hygiene. For instance, they instinctively know to cover their mouth with the crook of their arm when they cough. n The childminder has a deep understanding of how children learn. She delivers a rich curriculum which inspires children to learn through their play. The childminder knows where the children are in their learning and how to support their ongoing development. She knows when to involve herself in children's play and when to step back. The childminder continually talks to the children and

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24 February 2022 adds new words to their vocabulary. Children, including those who are learning to speak English as an additional language, make exceptional progress. n Children learn to foster a love of reading. Young children select board books independently. The childminder introduces themes to the children to extend their learning, often linked to a story book or nursery rhyme. She makes excellent use of songs to capture children's interests. Young children revisit previous learning as they remember the tune and words to songs. n The childminder demonstrates an exceptional drive to provide a superb provision for every child and their family. She reflects on and evaluates all aspects of her provision. The childminder is committed to gaining more knowledge and skills, as well as refreshing those she already has. She makes excellent use of any new knowledge gained from research or training, to continually improve outcomes for

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children. Often, the childminder shares her outstanding practice with other childminders. n Parents are very complimentary of the childminder and hold her in the highest regard. They state their children have made significant progress while in the childminder's care and comment that they would highly recommend her to others. n The childminder takes children on regular trips out into the local community, such as to the library or visiting the local farm. She understands how these enriching opportunities contribute to deepening children's experiences of the wider world.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a very secure knowledge of child protection procedures and an excellent understanding of what to do should there be any concerns about children's welfare. She is fully alert to the possible signs of abuse and neglect, and understands wider issues surrounding child protection, this includes how to identify when a child may be at risk of exposure to extreme views or actions. The childminder regularly completes training and professional reading to refresh her safeguarding knowledge. The childminder has been particularly vigilant in providing a safe environment for the children and their families during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY346213 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10127169 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 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 23 May 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in London Colney. She operates Tuesday to Friday from 7.30am to 5.30pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic on the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. The inspector made observations of children's experiences with the childminder. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n Parents provided the inspector with written feedback, which the inspector took into account. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of all household members.

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Inspection activities

24 February 2022 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 February 2022 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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