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 show that they feel safe and secure with this kind and caring childminder. They quickly settle into the familiar and comfortable routines that the childminder has organised. They show confidence when meeting the inspector and tell her about what they are doing. Children are highly respectful of the childminder. They listen well and respond to direction and requests. The childminder is clear about her expectations. This helps children to remember the rules and behave well.

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The provision is good

Children are highly motivated to join in and show positive attitudes to learning. The childminder encourages them to make choices about what they want to do, such as choosing the next activity or leading a game. Children show enjoyment as they engage with the childminder. Her bright and bubbly personality helps children engage in the fun and exciting activities that she organises.

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The provision is good

Children show a range of self-help skills and independence. They happily wash their hands before snack and enjoy serving their fruit at snack time. The childminder praises children consistently as they complete puzzles and count the number of raspberries in their bowl. This helps children to develop confidence and self- esteem, which means they keep on trying and engage in new tasks with joy and delight.

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need to do better?

n The childminder understands how children learn. She has developed a curriculum that wraps around what children already know and can do and extends their knowledge and skills across all seven areas of learning. Children benefit from a range of interesting and engaging learning experiences that are tailored to their unique interests and next steps. n Communication and language flow seamlessly through play. Back-and-forth chat helps children develop the pattern of language and develop vocabulary. Children use a broad range of words in their play, including 'creeping' as they describe their movements. n Children show increasing confidence in mathematical skills. The childminder uses a range of interesting activities to support children to match numerals and quantity. For example, after reading 'The Three Little Pigs' story, children recognise size and shape as they construct their own model houses. They count

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need to do better?

the total number of pigs and how many are left after one moves into its house. n The childminder introduces emotions through familiar stories. For example, she discusses with children how the wolf made the pigs sad because he was unkind. This helps children to understand a range of feelings and emotions. They are learning how actions make others feel. n The childminder supports children to explore a range of festivals and

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need to do better?

27 March 2025 celebrations, such as Diwali and Lunar New Year. She helps children to develop kindness and respect for others through discussions and books. However, resources do not reflect a diverse society to provide a visual for children to develop an awareness of similarities and differences. n Children become deeply engaged in their play with the childminder. Children concentrate as they follow sequencing patterns for threading. The childminder discusses the different foods that The Very Hungry Caterpillar eats and what happens once the caterpillar is full up. Children repeat activities several times, refining their skills and knowledge. n Children explore their ideas and test out theories with confidence. For example, they make a bridge from coloured arches for the toy cars. The childminder helps children to develop their ideas by making cars from colourful plastic bricks that stick together. They test out which arches in the bridge the cars can fit through.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is keen to develop her knowledge and drive continuous improvements. She networks with other local childminders to share ideas and often shares training recommendations. The childminder evaluates her provision and uses the children as a clear measure of what is working well. This critical reflection helps her to drive further improvements and consistently raise the quality of teaching. n The childminder has an open-door policy and recognises the importance of strong partnerships with parents. This ensures that the children are placed at the heart of decisions. Parents express how happy they are and how their children flourish under the care of the childminder.

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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 extend the experiences children have to learn about diversity and explore similarities and differences through a range of books and resources that reflect the diverse world children live in.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY545977 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10376249 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 10 Date of previous inspection 22 May 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She operates from 7.15am to 5.30pm on Monday to Thursday and from 7.15am to 5pm on Friday during term time. In school holidays, the childminder operates on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 7.15am to 5.30pm. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for all eligible children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development with a particular focus on communication and language. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, and the interactions between the childminder and the children, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

27 March 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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27 March 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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