Herrington, Daniela Rosa Maria

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 August 2017 26 July 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder has successfully addressed all the actions raised at the previous inspection. She now provides Ofsted with the required information so that checks can be made to ensure that people living on the childminding premises are suitable.  Children develop strong emotional attachments to the childminder and are happy and content in her care. The childminder is calm and caring and children relate well to her.  Children make good progress with the childminder. Children who speak English as an additional language show their developing understanding of English. The childminder uses clear instructions and children respond positively.  The childminder uses her garden well to foster children's enjoyment and learning outdoors. For example, children enjoy the experience of being outside on rainy days as they splash in puddles and explore water that gathers in trays.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's professional development is not precisely focused on developing her teaching practice to continually promote children's learning to the highest levels.  The monitoring and tracking of children's development are not consistent. As a result, the childminder does not have the best possible understanding of every child's development levels.  The resources and activities the childminder provides do not reflect and value the diversity of all children's backgrounds and experiences.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 enhance professional development and focus more precisely on developing teaching practice to continually promote the quality of learning experiences offered to children  strengthen the tracking of children's progress, in order to have a more precise understanding of every child's development level  provide a wider range of resources and activities that reflect and value the diversity of children's backgrounds and experiences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder joining in activities with children and discussed the learning that was taking place with her.  The inspector saw the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector looked at children's development and assessment records. Evidence of the suitability of household members and a range of other documents, including the safeguarding policy, were also seen.  The inspector spoke to and interacted with children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents and the childminder's reflections of her practice.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder updates her knowledge of child protection and safeguarding through training. She is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect and the procedures to follow should she have concerns. The childminder takes all reasonable steps to ensure children's safety. Risk assessments are effectively implemented to ensure potential hazards are identified and minimised. The childminder is vigilant in ensuring she has a first-aid kit easily accessible to where children are playing. This helps her and her co-childminder to have the resources they need to swiftly deal with any accidents should they happen. The childminder reflects on some aspects of her practice and makes effective changes. For example, she considers ways she can improve her environment to extend children's learning opportunities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children as they play and regularly assesses their development, planning what they need to do next in order to progress well. She shares information with parents to help them to support children's learning at home. The childminder understands the importance of working closely with other settings when children attend. These partnerships help to promote consistency in children's learning. The childminder gives children many opportunities to explore and find their own solutions to problems they encounter. For example, as children fix train track pieces together, she gives them time to work out for themselves which way they need to have each piece to make a circular track.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children benefit from daily physical activity. The childminder makes sure children are adequately dressed for different weather conditions. For example, on wet days the childminder provides all-in-one suits and boots. This helps children to feel comfortable as they explore sliding down the wet slide and riding bicycles. The childminder ensures children have secure routines. She recognises when children are becoming tired and they settle to sleep well with their comforters from home. The childminder praises children as they play and this helps them behave well. The childminder develops good relationships with parents. She shares information with them each day. Parents speak highly of the childminder and the care she provides for their children.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder supports children to make good progress in their learning and development. Children acquire the skills needed for the next stage in their learning and ultimately for school. They are keen to learn, solve problems and discover how objects work. They confidently explore and make choices about their play, choosing from a range of stimulating resources both inside and in the garden.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY351075 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 1085416 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 July 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Cambridge. The childminder works in partnership with her husband as a co-childminder. She operates all year round from 7am until 5.30pm 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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