Childminder EY348962

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 childminder provides a home-from-home environment for children. She provides learning opportunities that are interesting and spark children's attention. Children are curious learners. They enjoy exploring in the moment learning opportunities that arise. Children have opportunities to make choices about their play and they develop a love of learning. The childminder teaches children to be independent with toileting and dressing. Children have effective communication which enables them to share their needs and ideas.

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The provision is good

Older children model good behaviour as they play games and take turns with younger children. The childminder encourages children to use their manners, and they all say, 'please' and 'thank you' as they have their snacks. Younger children demonstrate the strong bonds they have with the childminder as they ask her for help when they find something difficult. The childminder positively encourages children to try for themselves. She breaks tasks down into manageable steps and children demonstrate joy as they finally manage to put a reel on a piece of string. Children access books throughout the day. They demonstrate their understanding of stories as they look at pictures. For the youngest children, the childminder encourages them to repeat key words, which help to build their language skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has devised a curriculum that identifies the knowledge and skills she wants children to learn. She knows where children are developmentally and what they need to learn next. The childminder carefully considers what she wants children to learn from each activity. The childminder adapts her teaching to meet the needs of the different aged children. However, this is not always consistent for the oldest children. n Children learn about the world around them. They enjoy bug hunting in the garden. The childminder teaches children about different insects, and they use a bug book to help them identify what they have found. Children talk confidently about the similarities and differences between the beetle they have found and those in the books. This helps to broaden children's knowledge. Children confidently discuss what they have been learning about recently. They recall their past learning, sharing what they know about bees.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is part of a strong network of other childminders. She enriches children's learning with trips to the local park, library and playgroups, where they meet friends and other childminders. This provides a social experience for children. Children become familiar with other childminders and children, and this builds their confidence. n The childminder has developed strong parent partnerships with effective communication methods in place. The childminder shares regular updates with

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8 July 2025 parents. Parents highly recommend the childminder and the opportunities she offers the children. Additionally, the childminder shares ideas with parents to support home-learning opportunities. This helps children to make quick progress. n The childminder consistently supports children's language development very effectively. She introduces new words as children play. For example, she calls toy dinosaurs 'carnivores' and 'herbivores'. This not only enhances children's play but introduces a wider vocabulary. The childminder listens to what children say. She asks thoughtful questions that encourage children to continue with the conversation. When the childminder has concerns about children's language development she is quick to speak to parents and provide them with information to help them to support their child at home. n Children love listening to stories. They listen intently as the childminder reads

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books the children have chosen. The childminder links books to previous experiences children have had, for example, reading books about a new school following transitions for the eldest children. This provides children with opportunities to think about their day and reflect on how they felt in line with the story. n The childminder is very dedicated to her childminding role. She is committed to enhancing her continuous professional development. She regularly reflects on her practice and accesses training to ensure she keeps up to date with any changes.

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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 provide consistent opportunities to extend the learning of older children even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY348962 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10392310 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 7 Date of previous inspection 15 August 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3 and she provides funded early education for all eligible children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and inspector completed a learning walk and discussed how the curriculum supports children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She reviewed a sample of documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n Written feedback from parents was reviewed by the inspector, who took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

8 July 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

8 July 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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