Oram, Gemma Louise

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 are settled and thoroughly enjoy their time at the childminder's welcoming and homely setting. They feel secure in her care and readily ask for her help when needed. The childminder knows the children well. She knows what interests them and makes sure that their favourite resources are readily available each day. Children behave well. They are learning how to follow rules and regulate their own behaviour, such as sharing and taking turns.

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The provision is good

Children are developing good knowledge and skills for their age. The childminder has high expectations of all children. She encourages children to keep trying when they encounter difficulties, to help them be successful learners. The childminder joins in their play and asks questions that help to build on what children know and can already do. This helps children gain the skills they need to be ready for the next stage in their learning.

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The provision is good

Children are competent at managing their personal care. They follow sensible hygiene routines and understand the importance of washing their hands before eating. The childminder uses children's experiences of going to the dentist to reinforce the importance of oral hygiene. They talk about brushing their teeth and she skilfully weaves this in during story time.

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need to do better?

n The childminder finds out from parents about their children's routines and abilities before they start at the setting. This helps her to tailor the settling-in process according to children's individual needs from the beginning. The childminder observes children to find out what interests them and talks to parents to find out what their child can do at home. She makes regular assessments of what children can do and uses this information to plan for the next steps in their learning. n The childminder provides good support for children's language development. She talks to children about what they are doing during activities and asks questions that engage their thinking. However, the childminder has not considered further ways to work with parents or other professionals to help children who are still developing their speech and language skills. n Children take turns and share toys. They form firm friendships with one another

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need to do better?

and play together happily. Children play with a range of resources and choose what they would like to play with next. This helps to support their growing independence. n The childminder recognises the importance of reading to children to help foster their enjoyment of books. Children enjoy listening to stories and join in giving their ideas. The childminder encourages them to talk about what they can see.

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need to do better?

10 November 2021 They notice an owl and confidently explain that it says, 'To-wit, to-woo'. n Feedback from parents is positive. They speak highly of the childminder and the service she offers to their children. Parents' written feedback states that the childminder has dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic very well, ensuring that her policies were very clear. This helped parents to feel reassured. They also feel that the childminder treats each child as an individual and is responsive to children's needs. n The childminder understands the importance of helping children to be ready for school by ensuring they learn key skills. For example, children learn to follow simple instructions, manage their personal care, and share resources. n The childminder is qualified and experienced and takes part in regular training opportunities to keep her knowledge up to date. However, she does not focus her professional development on developing an expert knowledge of teaching.

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need to do better?

She has not fully explored ways to continually build on the good quality of her teaching to help children make the very best possible progress.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a sound knowledge of the local safeguarding partnership procedures. She knows how to identify children whose welfare is at risk. The childminder understands the importance of following the correct procedures to report any concerns to relevant professionals, to protect children from harm. She completes regular training to keep her safeguarding knowledge up to date. The childminder takes steps to help ensure her home and garden are safe. She carries out regular risk assessments and this helps to assure children's safety and welfare.

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should:

n find ways to support children more effectively who are still developing their speech and language skills n seek further ways to enhance professional development opportunities that focus more specifically on developing an expert knowledge of teaching and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY417718 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10209387 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 6 Date of previous inspection 14 September 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector observed activities indoors and outside and assessed the impact these have on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder during the inspection about the views of parents and took account of their written feedback. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss and understand how the early years provision is organised. The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including the childminder's qualification certificates and records of attendance.

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Inspection activities

10 November 2021 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

10 November 2021 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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