Childminder EY535890

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder has not taken all necessary steps to inform Ofsted of current household members. However, household members have a Disclosure and Barring Service check complete and the childminder does not leave children unattended. Therefore, there is no significant impact on children's safety, well-being or personal development.

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The provision requires improvement

That said, the childminder provides a good quality of education for children. She provides many outings in the local community. Children enjoy trips to the local parks, zoos, library and toddler groups where they meet new people, practise important social skills and make new friends.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder encourages children to help throughout the day. Children are happy to tidy up when asked and carry out small jobs for the childminder. This gives them a sense a responsibility and helps them to feel valued at the setting. Furthermore, children behave well. They are kind to their peers, play side by side, pass resources and talk politely to others, showing respect. Children demonstrate excellent independence as they get themselves dressed and wash their own hands. They are confident to ask for help when needed. The childminder listens to children, provides them with opportunities to do things for themselves, and offers praise and encouragement to strengthen children's confidence in their own skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has not fulfilled her responsibility to provide Ofsted with the required information regarding persons living at the premises. However, there is no risk to children's safety as children are supervised at all times, with minimal contact with household members. n The childminder has a good understanding of 'school readiness'. She provides children with opportunities to develop their speech and language skills, social skills and independence. Furthermore, she introduces letters and numbers to children's play as they progress, to provide them with a solid foundation when starting school. n The childminder promotes a gradual induction to the setting and children attend numerous settling-in sessions to support their transition. She gathers information from parents that gives her a better understanding of children's likes and interests. This helps to build strong relationships and children trust the

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childminder and feel safe at the setting. n The childminder attends all mandatory training to provide a safe environment for children. However, she does not seek other opportunities to enhance teaching skills. For example, the childminder plans activities and provides resources for all aged children. Yet, at times, she struggles to differentiate teaching to fully

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need to do better?

30 January 2025 support the learning of children of all ages. When exploring the ice, children learn about the impact of heat and the change in state. However, this is too advanced for the younger children in the group, and they can become disengaged. n The curriculum for physical development is well-sequenced and builds on children's current skills. Younger children benefit from physical activities that develop their core strength and balance. For example, the childminder provides opportunities for 'tummy time'. As children become more physically able, they enjoy more challenging opportunities, such as climbing at the park and using different tools for mark making. n The childminder is mindful that children need to practise skills to solidify their new knowledge. Children demonstrate their secure understanding when recalling past learning. They talk about important events and celebrations and remember

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what they have learned. Children discuss Chinese New Year, remembering the different foods that are eaten and why there is a Chinese lantern displayed at the setting. This shows children's knowledge is secure and remembered. n The childminder provides opportunities for children to develop their literacy skills, through reading and mark-making opportunities. Children enjoy drawing and learning about the days of the week. The childminder uses opportunities to show children different text from around the world and children look carefully at the similarities and differences in the writing. n The childminder has good relationships with parents and ensures they are kept up to date with children's learning. She shares information regularly about children's progress and works with parents to ensure children are given support to help them achieve well.

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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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Due date

provide Ofsted with the necessary information to enable all required checks to be carried out for household members 14/02/2025

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should:

30 January 2025 n access training opportunities to strengthen teaching skills to differentiate activities and meet the needs of younger children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY535890 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10367956 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 7 Date of previous inspection 4 March 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Borehamwood. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5pm from Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She holds an appropriate qualification at level 3 and works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want their children to learn. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a group activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to the childminder's assistant at relevant times and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

30 January 2025 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

30 January 2025 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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