Childminder 2698433

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are very happy and thrive in the childminder's care and they have trusting relationships with her. They introduce themselves when the inspector arrives and are happy in her presence. This demonstrates how safe the children feel at the home. The nurturing childminder values children as individuals. The childminder demonstrates a secure knowledge of what each child can do and identifies what she wants them to learn next. She offers challenge to extend their learning and gives support through role modelling. Children follow the childminder and repeat back to her what they have seen. This helps build children's confidence. The childminder gathers detailed starting points information from parents and uses this to plan meaningful next steps. As a result, all children make good progress.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. The childminder fosters cooperative behaviour and supports children to share and take turns. The childminder joins children in play when more support is needed. The childminder helps children become more independent and take responsibility for their self-care, such as washing hands before meals and helping to tidy away resources. This reflects their growing understanding of the rules and boundaries established in the setting.

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need to do better?

n The quality of teaching is good. The experienced childminder has a sound knowledge of how children learn. Children demonstrate curiosity and an eagerness to try new things. They have established close and trusting bonds with the childminder and make good progress in their learning while having fun. Children are inquisitive learners and enjoy spending long periods of time at activities. n Children learn about some aspects of diversity in the world they live in. For instance, the childminder takes them on visits around the local area, and they meet people from different walks of life. However, she does not always create opportunities that help to develop their awareness of different faiths, cultures and traditions. n Children are given plenty of opportunities for physical play. Outdoor experiences promote their competence in climbing, balancing and movement. When out in the local area, children enjoy exploring the local woodland area. They climb over

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tree roots, bending down to look at the different minibeasts they can see. The childminder is aware of the importance of developing children's fine motor skills from a young age. For example, she introduces a coloured stick posting game to encourage the younger children to pick small objects, using their thumb and finger. n The childminder places a strong focus on supporting children's language development. She speaks clearly and sensitively, repeating words to support

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22 July 2025 children's correct pronunciation. The childminder narrates children's play. This allows them to hear language continuously throughout their day. The childminder enjoys reading stories to children, developing their love of books. n The childminder understands the importance of sharing information with parents. She offers ways for them to support their children at home. However, the childminder does not consistently share information with other providers, when children move settings, to support this transition. n Children are exposed to a wide range of mathematical terms from a young age. The childminder talks to the children about the weight of parcels as they collect a package. Later, the childminder talks about the different shaped objects children post into a box. This brings their mathematics learning to life. n The childminder acts as a positive role model to help children manage their

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strong feelings. For instance, she offers them comfort and positive reassurance when they feel upset. This helps children to feel secure and develop the ability to regulate their own emotions. The childminder encourages children to take turns with the resources. This promotes respectful interactions. n The childminder offers children a nutritious range of snacks to help promote a healthy diet. She works closely with parents to ensure that children have healthy lunch boxes. Parents comment on the work the childminder has done to support fussy eaters.

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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 richer experiences for younger children to learn about the wider world and gain awareness of the differences in cultures and faiths n enhance partnership working with the settings that children move on to that helps ensure a smooth transition and provides continuity in children's learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2698433 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10392375 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 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder re-registered in 2023 and lives in Berkhamsted. She operates all year round from 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together of all the areas of the setting and discussed their curriculum and what they want children to learn. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this was having on children's learning. n The inspector looked at reviews from the parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of suitability of the childminder. n The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times to gather information about the setting.

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Inspection activities

22 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

22 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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