Claire Marie Langley

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children demonstrate that they feel safe and enjoy their time in the childminder's care. They demonstrate a positive attitude to their play and learning, and enjoy the time they spend with their friends. Children build structures out of magnetic construction pieces and are beginning to identify shapes, such as a square and a triangle. They persist and demonstrate that they are proud of their achievements. Children sit well as they listen to the childminder read a story. They are encouraged by her to talk about the pictures on the page.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy moving their bodies in different ways as they practise their yoga moves. They eagerly demonstrate that they can remember what they have previously practised and learned. For example, children curl up like a mouse, balance on one foot and sit up straight to strengthen their posture. They are also introduced to language associated with the yoga activity, such, as 'bendy' and 'stretchy', and are encouraged to 'squeak' like a mouse. Additionally, children enjoy playing outside in the fresh air. They develop their hand-to-eye coordination skills as they learn to throw and catch a ball and enjoy running after their friends.

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need to do better?

n The childminder enjoys her role. She works with a co childminder, which supports her to share ideas and monitor the effectiveness of the setting. The childminder completes mandatory training and is continuing to access additional training to strengthen her existing knowledge and skills. For example, she has completed training to support her knowledge of a child's early language development. n Children demonstrate that they feel comfortable and safe in the childminder's care. They happily involve the childminder in their play and naturally approach her for help and support when needed. n The childminder knows the children well. She joins in with their play and, overall, promotes their learning well. However, occasionally, the childminder does not always give children enough time to problem-solve and to think about the questions they have been asked. Furthermore, the range of resources and activities provided in the outdoor area does not support the children to explore

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need to do better?

and develop their own play and ideas. For example, children who wanted to play in the outdoor playhouse had access to minimal resources. n The childminder develops positive relationships with parents. Parents comment very positively about her. For example, they state how they have received support and advice regarding potty training and bedtime routines, and how their child is making good progress in their development. n The childminder places high priority on developing children's sense of responsibility and independence. Children develop their self-care skills well. They

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need to do better?

12 May 2022 sit appropriately and use suitable cutlery at mealtimes. Children are actively encouraged to have a go at putting on their coats and shoes to play outside and learn to independently wash their hands after using the toilet. n The childminder successfully broadens children's range of experiences. They visit places of interest around the local community, such as a local pond to feed the ducks and observe the fish. Additionally, children enjoy socialising and making new friends during visits to toddler groups. The childminder provides a good range of activities to support children to appreciate and respect the diversity of others. For example, children learn about Polish and Jewish traditions and decorate trees with decorations in celebration of Christmas.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a good safeguarding knowledge. She knows how to recognise the signs of abuse and neglect, including radicalisation and domestic abuse. The childminder has clear procedures in place to act on any concerns, and understands the importance of making prompt contact with relevant professionals. She supervises the children well and ensures her co-childminder's home and garden are safe for the children. For example, the childminder ensures the front door and garden gate are secure.

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should:

n allow children enough time to think, problem-solve and respond to questions asked as they play n extend the range of resources and activities provided in the outdoor area to enable all children to explore and develop their own play and ideas.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY559268 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10190178 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 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and works from her co-childminder's home in Bushey. She operates form 7.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday, during term time only.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of her co-childminder's home that children access. They discussed how the childminder organises her setting and plans the curriculum and experiences for children. n The inspector observed children taking part in activities with the childminder, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection, sharing what they were doing. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of all persons living and working on the premises. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from written feedback

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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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