Baker, Lorraine

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 April 2017 3 April 2014

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not have a secure understanding of the requirements of the early years foundation stage. Ofsted has not been provided with the relevant information for all persons aged over 16 years living in the household to enable it to carry out the full assessment process to check their suitability.  The childminder does not always identify opportunities to enrich children’s growing knowledge of letters and sounds. On occasions, the childminder does not fully extend children’s control and coordination of small tools, for example, when they use scissors.

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It has the following strengths

 The experienced childminder takes children on a range of exciting outings that reflects their interests, such as visits to a local farm. Children learn how to keep themselves safe as they enjoy rides in a cart, pulled by a tractor, and watch newly born lambs play.  The childminder establishes strong, warm relationships with children and helps those who are new to the setting to settle quickly. Children show high levels of self- confidence and motivation in activities. They welcome the childminder’s sensitive interaction in their chosen activities  The childminder is committed to her role and regularly updates her knowledge. Recent training has enhanced her knowledge of providing children with interesting experiences to increase their awareness of the natural environment.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 provide Ofsted with relevant information to enable the completion of suitability checks on all persons living in the household. 07/04/2017

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 help children to begin to link sounds to letters and words  build on children's control and coordination of small tools to further develop the small muscles in their hands in preparation for writing.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity and discussed this with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children and interacted in their play during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided and reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the possible signs that could indicate that children are at risk of harm. She knows how to take swift action in order to protect children's welfare in the event of a child protection concern. The childminder has not yet made arrangements to provide Ofsted with the relevant information to enable it to complete the full assessment process for all persons aged over 16 years living at the premises. There is minimal impact on children. This is because they do not have unsupervised contact with children and Disclosure and Barring Service checks have been carried out on this individual. The childminder regularly reflects upon her practice. She carefully reviews children's progress to ensure that any gaps in their learning are swiftly identified. Effective partnerships with staff at other settings that children attend support children's continuity in learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder responds well to children's individual interests as she incorporates them into her flexible planning. Children express a keen interest in using a range of materials to create rabbit ears. They work out how to measure the required length of cardboard to fit around their head and how to safely use a stapler. Children demonstrate perseverance as they learn how to play a game of picture dominoes. They make predictions as the game progresses and swiftly follow more complex rules. Children positively respond to the childminder's use of questioning to challenge their thinking and help develop their language skills. She introduces children to mathematical words in context to their play. Children also enjoy talking about previous experiences with the childminder. For example, they help her to recycle waste into the different bins and visit relatives.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a positive role model. Children behave well, use good manners and develop secure relationships with each other. They eagerly carry out age-appropriate responsibilities, such as preparing the outdoor table for a picnic lunch. Children regularly visit the secure natural outdoor area that the childminder is developing with a small group of other childminders. They develop strength and stamina as they climb and balance on large equipment. Parents appreciate the ongoing updates they receive about their children's progress. They regard the childminder as a member of their family.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in their learning, given their starting points. They are independent individuals. Children choose where they prefer to play and are able to successfully manage their own personal needs. These are just some of the skills that help to prepare children well for their next stage of learning and the eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 222119 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 1086988 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 3 April 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1993 and lives in the village of Litlington in Royston, Hertfordshire. She operates her service all year round from 7.30am until 6pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Telephone number

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