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

Children enjoy attending this welcoming home-from-home setting. They are familiar with the resources on offer and confidently choose what they want to play with independently. The childminder helps them to form strong friendships with one another. As a result, children interact positively with their friends and require little support from the childminder. She recognises when they need help to resolve any minor disagreements and intervenes sensitively to remind children how to share and take turns respectfully.

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The provision is good

The childminder recognises children's abilities and encourages them to use their skills to help others. Older children act as positive role models to younger children, helping them to complete tasks so that they can be included in the games they play. For instance, older children make a telescope for their younger friends. Children then demonstrate a sense of pride when they achieve the task they have been encouraged to complete. Additionally, this helps the older children to feel valued.

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The provision is good

The childminder builds on children's communication skills. Children confidently ask for support when they need to. The childminder provides children with clear explanations as to why the rules are in place, helping them to recognise how to keep themselves safe. For instance, she speaks to children about why they need to keep their sun hats on and teaches them how to use knives safely during activities.

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need to do better?

n The curriculum is tailored to meet the needs of the children who attend. The childminder uses her strong knowledge of each child to ensure that they receive purposeful learning opportunities. She plans activities based on children's interests and individual targets. She evaluates the activities she completes and considers how to adapt activities for the future. n The childminder monitors children's progress closely, quickly identifying any possible issues which may require more targeted support. She provides an inclusive approach to the provision on offer. For instance, she plans opportunities to complete activities which children have enjoyed at groups they attend with her. These activities are delivered throughout the week so that all children can enjoy the same experiences. n The childminder reflects on the provision and makes use of her close childminding network to discuss the good practice she provides. She meets up

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need to do better?

regularly with other childminders and this supports children's ability to develop their wider social skills. Children who are less confident receive the opportunity to interact with a larger group of people, knowing that the childminder is close- by for support. This helps to prepare them for the next setting they will move on

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need to do better?

10 May 2024 to. n The childminder promotes children's independence. Children enjoy cutting up their own fruit for snack. The childminder engages them in discussion about the fruits they are eating. However, the childminder does not make full use of opportunities for children to discuss what they know in more detail, or extend children's knowledge of the subject she is teaching them even further. n Parents are happy with the care that the childminder provides. They feel that their children are progressing well in her care. The childminder helps them to understand how their children are developing and has sensitive discussions with parents regarding any specific areas of children's development where they require further support. The childminder recognises the importance of working with other professionals to provide children and families with appropriate and swift support. This helps to minimise any gaps in children's development.

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need to do better?

n The childminder successfully implements any training she completes into her practice. She identifies relevant training which she can use to support the needs of the children who attend her setting. She makes the most of opportunities to hold professional discussions with a wider network to broaden her knowledge and gain new ideas and strategies to use. This helps her to constantly improve and build on her knowledge and experience.

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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 support the most able children to share their knowledge and help them to develop a deeper understanding of what they are learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY375419 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10335741 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 9 Date of previous inspection 26 June 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Croxley Green, Hertfordshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays, family holidays and one week at Christmas. The childminder holds a relevant 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 provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their EYFS curriculum. n The inspector reviewed written feedback from parents and considered their views. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children and considered the impact of these interactions on children's learning and development. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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