Goldsmith, Lindsey Jane

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 relaxed in the care of the kind and nurturing childminder and assistant. They show that they feel very safe and develop exceptionally strong attachments with them. Children smile as they enjoy cuddles, which the childminder warmly offers in abundance. They confidently make independent choices of what they would like to play with from a rich range of accessible resources.

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The provision is good

Children's behaviour is exemplary. They show very kind and friendly relationships towards each other. For instance, children eagerly help each other to take off their coat. They show a strong sense of belonging as they return their coat to their individual coat peg. Children develop a real love of books. They select their favourite story sack and happily sit down and listen intently to the words. Children make clear links to what they hear through their exploration of props that bring the story alive. They confidently repeat familiar phrases and understand that print carries meaning. Children learn about making healthy choices. They excitedly practise brushing a model set of teeth and closely watch the sand timer to see when two minutes have passed. Children develop good physical skills outdoors. They use small tools to scoop and transport sand to other areas of the garden and learn to assess they own risks.

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need to do better?

n The childminder implements a sequenced and progressive curriculum. Her ongoing assessments of children's achievements swiftly identify and address any gaps in children's learning. The childminder uses additional funding appropriately to meet children's individual needs. This includes buying resources to help them to develop their early writing skills. n Children behave exceptionally well. The childminder and assistant are positive role models, which supports children to be good role models too. Children of all ages play harmoniously together. They happily share resources and show great respect for others. Young children show a very early awareness of their own emotions and those of others. n The childminder and assistant work closely together as a team. They are highly reflective of the provision they provide and consistently make improvements to meet the individual needs of children. n The childminder is dedicated to her professional development to improve

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outcomes for children. Since her last inspection she has completed a relevant qualification at level 4. The childminder continues to build on her knowledge and skills. She regularly liaises and shares ideas with a large network of other childminders and completes training. She shares new knowledge with the assistant to ensure there is a consistent approach to their practice.

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19 April 2023 n Children have some understanding of differences and the world around them. For example, they watch the refuse workers empty the childminder's and her neighbour's bins into the dustbin lorry. This helps children to learn about the community they live in. However, the childminder does not support children to learn about other cultures, communities and ways of life that are outside their own experiences, to fully develop their understanding of the wider world. n Partnership with parents is strong. There is effective ongoing two-way communication with parents. This ensures that they receive detailed information about their children's day, including care needs, activities and learning. Parents are very happy with the childminder's service. They comment how 'delighted' they are with their children's good progress. n Children welcome the childminder's warm interactions in their play. Her genuine

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need to do better?

praise for their achievements supports them to have a strong sense of self- esteem. However, when children find tasks more challenging, such as joining inter-connected shapes together, the childminder does not give children enough time to work out and solve problems for themselves, before doing this for them. n The childminder supports children's developing communication skills well. For example, she introduces children to new words as they play and consistently responds to young children's vocalisations to help them to learn the pattern of conversation. In addition, the childminder sensitively supports children with the correct pronunciation of words, such as 'aeroplane', as they hear one fly overhead while playing outdoors. Children are confident communicators.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and assistant have a good knowledge and understanding of how to recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns. They complete regular training to keep their knowledge of child protection and wider safeguarding issues current. There is easily accessible information about safeguarding procedures and contact details for relevant agencies should a concern arise. The childminder makes effective use of risk assessments to help keep children safe. She keeps her house clean and safe for children to play and learn. Children are taught to sit down at the table to eat and young children are safely secured in highchairs with appropriate harnesses. These measures promote children's safety securely.

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should:

n enhance opportunities that support children's understanding of other cultures, communities and ways of life n allow children more time to think and develop their problem-solving skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY376334 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10280147 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 14 Date of previous inspection 18 September 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Pirton, near Hitchin. She operates from 8am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 4 and works with an assistant. She provides funded early education for two, and three year old children.

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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 her evaluation of the setting. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and in the childminder's garden. The inspector assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector talked with the childminder, assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's first-aid qualification. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided and discussed with the childminder how she reflects on the service she provides.

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Inspection activities

19 April 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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