Madeley, Kerry Joanne

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder provides a safe and nurturing learning environment for all children to thrive in. This immensely helps children to feel safe, happy and secure in her care. Children show enthusiasm in their learning and confidently share their ideas. The childminder has high expectations for children's learning and provides an ambitious and well-planned curriculum for all children.

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The provision is outstanding

Children's behaviour is exceptional. The childminder teaches them how to solve problems, take turns and resolve any issues through negotiating with their peers. She is very clear about the positive rules in place and how this supports children's daily routines. Children confidently explain that they like to take turns with resources, use their manners and talk about how they can do this. This helps children to develop a strong and positive sense of self.

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The provision is outstanding

Children have plentiful opportunities that benefit their communication and language. The childminder delivers a high standard of teaching and knows children very well. She reminds children how they can take good care of what they grow. Children flourish in their social skills and are keen to interact with visitors to show the tomatoes and strawberries they have planted. The childminder positively praises children for their achievements.

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need to do better?

n The dedicated childminder supports children with an ambitious curriculum. She strives to give children high-quality education and care at every opportunity. Children have exposure to new vocabulary and narrate what they have learned. For example, children read and talk about the growth process of caterpillars. They have deep discussions about life cycles and the 'chrysalis' stage of transforming to a butterfly. n Children show deep connections and care for one another. The childminder guides children to develop high levels of independence. Older children take pride in helping younger children how to wash their hands. The childminder motivates children to make excellent progress and learn effectively from their peers. This prepares children very well for the next stage of their education. n Children become observant of the world around them. They understand the importance of how things grow. The childminder promotes healthy choices and

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need to do better?

teaches children to grow tomatoes and strawberries they can have for snack. Children learn about seeds and what they need exposure to so they can grow. The children plant sunflowers and describe that 'roots shoot from the seed' when placed in soil and watered. n Children enthusiastically explore outdoors and benefit from outings. Older children help younger children to get ready and take steps to support their

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3 June 2025 stability. The childminder helps children to build their core strength through a various activities. Older children thrive to take the lead on creating obstacle courses and help younger children to complete them. Children receive meaningful praise from the childminder which helps develop a positive attitude to explore physical play. n The childminder skilfully plans activities for children. Young children give clear indications of what they like and make active choices in their play. Children learn the importance of building on their fine motor skills to manipulate textures and develop the small muscles in their hands. They show high levels of involvement and describe the playdough to have 'indents' and how they squeeze palms together, to roll and change textures. n Young children are highly motivated and make links in their play. They match the colour yellow to their belongings, such as yellow wellies, to make connections.

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need to do better?

The childminder skilfully builds on children's language skills and encourages children to practise the words they hear. Asa result, children are exceptionally confident speakers and are developing excellent communication skills. n Parents speak highly of the childminder's nurturing care. They talk about children going out on adventures with the childminder, giving them meaningful experiences. Parents value the levels of communication the childminder shares with them. Partnerships with parents are very well established and valued. n The childminder shows enthusiasm in her role. She values her own learning and how she keeps up to date with mandatory training to keep children safe. In addition, the childminder accesses a varied range of professional development and continues to build on her comprehensive knowledge.

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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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY362478 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10392233 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 5 Date of previous inspection 12 August 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Cheshunt. She operates term time only from 6am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for all eligible children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

3 June 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

3 June 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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