Rogers, Julie Jayne Miss

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 in the childminder's care. She helps them to feel settled and secure. The childminder works hard to establish children's trust and confidence as quickly as possible. She offers children a mix of experiences at home and out in the local community. Children particularly enjoy visiting the farm with its many activities that help them to learn about animals and the natural world.

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The provision is good

The childminder makes sure she knows as much as possible about children's family and home life. She uses this very effectively to help her plan experiences that are relevant to children's individual needs. For example, the childminder uses the role- play resources to introduce care of babies and potty training. This allows children the chance to explore and build their understanding of subjects that affect their own lives.

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The provision is good

Children have lots of opportunities to do things for themselves. The childminder supports them to learn through the daily routines. They learn to wash their hands and understand why this is important for their health. Children become skilled in using cutlery, practising each day as they eat their home-made lunch. The childminder is a very good role model for children. She consistently shows them how to be polite and kind through very natural interactions.

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need to do better?

n The childminder offers all children a variety of well-thought-out opportunities to learn through play. She considers each child's needs when planning the curriculum. The childminder puts strong emphasis on supporting children with their personal, social and emotional development and their communication and language skills. She recognises the need for children to be able to get along with others and to express themselves clearly. The childminder helps children to learn good manners, to share and take turns. She supports children to build their vocabulary, providing them with the words they need to express themselves and to describe the world around them. Children show that they are using what they learn as they play. n The childminder understands the knowledge and skills children need for school. She makes sure she knows what is expected of children at each stage of their development. For example, to get children 'pen ready' so they can write, she

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need to do better?

does lots of activities that allow children to build their small hand muscles. Young children grasp large wooden beads and move them along the fixed wires, practising controlled hand and wrist movements. Children enjoy using the small plastic tongs or tweezers to pick up items. They show that they are building their strength and accuracy as they drop the items into beakers. n Children make good progress. The childminder assesses this well and uses what

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need to do better?

12 November 2024 she sees and hears to help her decide on what to teach next. The childminder is observant. She recognises when children are ready for a new activity, when they need support or when they need more challenge. Children are delighted by stories. They look closely at the pictures and answer the childminder's questions about what they can see on the page. Children are building their concentration over time, gradually being able to listen to longer and more complex stories. n The childminder works closely with parents. She provides them with frequent updates on children's experiences, new interests and achievements. Parents appreciate the childminder for the care she provides for their children. Some families have used the childminder for more than one child. They explain how she makes sure children are well prepared for school. Parents describe how the childminder helps children to be kind and considerate to others, to make friends

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need to do better?

and learn good manners. n The childminder is organised and up to date with current practice. She continues to complete training to extend her knowledge. She puts into practice what she has learned, such as the importance of standing back and allowing children the chance to solve problems for themselves. From this, she has seen children attempt things that they have not done before. However, the childminder has not focused her training on some areas of practice that she has identified where she wants to know more to improve her knowledge for the benefit of children.

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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 focus professional development on areas of knowledge that have been identified as having potential to be expanded and benefit children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 129319 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10363807 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 4 Date of previous inspection 10 January 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2001 and lives in Welwyn Garden City. She operates all year round from 8am to 4pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. The childminder provides government funded places for childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and the childminder held a discussion to help the inspector understand how the early years curriculum is organised. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector observed an activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and looked at written feedback provided. n The inspector looked at a sample of documents. This included evidence about the suitability of the childminder and those living on the premises.

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Inspection activities

12 November 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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Inspection activities

12 November 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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