Chaney Lynn

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 are happy and settled in this nurturing environment. New children settle quickly and respond well to the childminder's caring and attentive nature. They form secure attachments that make them feel safe and secure. Children show positive attitudes towards their learning. They are motivated and engage well with the childminder. She plays alongside the children and interacts positively with them.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy learning about the weather. They eagerly look out the window and talk about the clouds they can see. They use descriptive words, such as 'shiny', to describe what the sun looks like. Children develop early understanding of mathematics. They learn to count blocks as they build a tower with coloured bricks. Children learn to manipulate puzzles to fit them together, which helps them to understand shape and size.

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The provision is good

Children behave extremely well. The childminder acts as a positive role model and supports children to take turns and share resources. Children learn to be kind to one another. They understand routines and follow instructions. They willingly help the childminder tidy toys away ready for lunchtime. Children receive regular praise for their achievements, which helps to raise their self-esteem and confidence.

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need to do better?

n The childminder works closely with parents to find out what children can do when they first start. This helps her to plan a well-sequenced curriculum. Children are supported to build on their knowledge and make good progress in their learning and development. n Children's communication and language are promoted well. The childminder provides a constant dialogue to the children as they play. She continually introduces new language to the children. They learn new words, such as 'tortoise', and begin to link words to pictures on flash cards. Children develop a love of books. The childminder reads stories with animation. She asks questions to increase children's understanding and develop their communication skills. n The childminder provides a range of activities that engage the children. For example, children enjoying being creative as they make marks with crayons. Children learn to use tools for a purpose. They use spatulas to spread glue and

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stick weather shapes onto paper. Occasionally, the childminder does not ensure that all children can access the activity freely, which hinders some children's involvement and learning. n The childminder offers a wide range of activities outside of the home. Children enjoy trips to the local pond to feed the ducks, visits to the zoo and to soft-play centres. These help to build on children's understanding of the world. The

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need to do better?

16 January 2023 childminder works closely with other childminders and they have days out together. This helps children to develop their confidence and social skills as they interact with other children. n Children are supported to follow self-care routines. They clean their hands before eating and they are beginning to develop an awareness of their physical needs, such as toileting. Sometimes, the childminder completes tasks for the children, such as wiping their nose, when they would benefit from learning to do these themselves. n The childminder builds positive relationships with families. She works closely with the parents to identify any further support for children with special educational needs and or disabilities. For example, she signposts parents to speech and language support and provides advice on sleep routines. Parents say, 'We could not ask for a better childminder.' n The childminder works closely with other settings that the children attend. She

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shares learning goals and works together with them to support children to achieve their next steps. Important information is shared to ensure the continuity of care for children. n The childminder understands her responsibilities and the importance of keeping her skills and knowledge up to date. She completes all mandatory training, such as first aid and safeguarding. However, she has not identified further professional development opportunities to build on this, to raise the level of teaching further.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates good awareness of the signs and symptoms of potential abuse and/or neglect. This includes the potential risks to children with regards to radicalisation and extremism. The childminder has clear reporting procedures in place if she has concerns about the welfare of a child. She carries out daily risk assessments to minimise hazards in the setting. The childminder takes every opportunity to promotes children's understanding of safety when out and about. For example, children learn how to cross the road when walking to school, and older children know not to walk too far ahead.

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should:

n consider the organisation of planned activities to ensure all children are able to participate fully n provide more consistent opportunities for children to practise their self-care skills n identify professional development opportunities to strengthen existing knowledge, to enhance the quality of education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY260837 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10263363 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 8 Date of previous inspection 28 April 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Hemel Hempstead. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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 joined the inspector on a learning walk. She talked to the inspector about the curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors. She discussed children's progress with the childminder. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint observation of a planned activity. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation. This included evidence of staff suitability, safeguarding documents and training records. n The inspector took account of written feedback provided by parents.

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Inspection activities

16 January 2023 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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