Childminder in Hertfordshire

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

The environment created by the childminder allows children to be curious learners. As children arrive, they are ready for their day and excited to see what activities are out. Children thrive as the childminder takes time to explain activities. She models new skills to children and allows them time to practise and gain confidence. This supports children's learning even further. Children develop strong relationships with the childminder through her caring and friendly nature. They actively seek out the childminder to play with and enjoy spending time with her.

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The provision is good

The childminder monitors children's interests. She uses these to create activities which build on the skills children already have. As a result, children make good progress. Children make choices about their learning and know to ask for other toys and resources they may wish to play with. This supports them to gain confidence in making independent choices.

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The provision is good

Children's behaviour is exemplary. The childminder has clear expectations for children's behaviour, and children are regularly reminded of rules and values. Children are polite. The childminder reminds them to say 'please' and 'thank you', and as a result they become second nature. This helps children to develop important life skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has created a clear curriculum, which includes high expectations for all children. The childminder uses information from parents and her own observations to create children's starting points. She then builds next steps for each child. Most activities are designed to offer challenge for children and they become confident in their own abilities. However, this is not consistent for all children to help them reach their full potential. n The childminder has reflected on her practice since her last inspection. Processes are now in place to support children who attend more than one setting. The childminder works closely with teachers at the local feeder school. They share planning and next steps to ensure consistency for children. The childminder also shares termly updates on children's achievements. Where there are concerns about a child's development, the childminder ensures that these are shared with

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other settings they attend. This creates a consistent approach to support children's learning and development. n The childminder's safeguarding knowledge and practice are good. She has a clear policy that she regularly updates in line with any changes made by local safeguarding partners. Children have clear attachments with the childminder and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in her home. They seek her out for comfort and look to her for reassurance when visitors arrive. The childminder

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need to do better?

24 January 2024 undertakes regular training to widen her knowledge. n Children make good progress in their language development. The childminder narrates play to children, which exposes them to a wide range of vocabulary. The childminder repeats activities regularly and introduces new words to children. This supports children to gain an understanding of new words and use them in their own play. Children understand how to hold a conversation. They take turns in talking and listening to adults and children. n Parents speak highly of the childminder. They talk of the loving relationships their children have with the childminder. They comment on her caring and nurturing practice and environment. Parents return with siblings. They talk of the positive impact the childminder has on their children and families. n Children have opportunities to develop their social skills outside of the childminder's home. The childminder meets up with another childminder, which

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need to do better?

gives children the opportunity to build relationships with other children and adults. The childminder is conscious of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children and makes this a priority in her setting to help close any gaps in their learning. n The childminder undertakes a wide range of training to ensure that her practice remains at a high level. The childminder reflects on her learning and embeds this into her practice. For example, recent training has been completed on cultural capital. The childminder has adapted her practice and exposes children to experiences they may not otherwise get.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n review the curriculum planning so that children benefit from challenge that extends their learning further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY496662 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10305042 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 8 February 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Abbots Langley. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 and the inspector had a learning walk together and discussed the childminder's curriculum and what she wants children to learn. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector looked at reviews by parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the childminder's suitability.

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Inspection activities

24 January 2024 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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24 January 2024 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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