Childminder 2734008

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

The dedicated childminder provides a welcoming home-from-home environment where children engage in a good balance of adult- and child-led activities. Planned outings enrich and broaden children's experiences further. For instance, children travel on public transport, such as a train and bus, to wildlife parks and to the beach. They learn about the original habitats of animals such as a tiger and how to stay safe near water. The childminder actively supports children to build good social skills and kindness towards others. She encourages children to participate in turn- taking games. The childminder gives clear guidance and praise as children wait for their turn. Children quickly learn to be patient, follow the rules and celebrate each other's successes.

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The provision is good

Children thoroughly enjoy the childminder's warm interactions in their play. They hide plastic eggs and provide the childminder with clues as to where she can find them around the enabling environment. The childminder nurtures children's love of books by carefully selecting meaningful stories that foster children's inquisitiveness, for instance those that support children's awareness about how to stay safe when using electronic devices. She reads to children with great intonation, sustaining their attention. The childminder teaches children to develop an appreciation of a diverse world. They learn about different cultural traditions and family structures.

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need to do better?

n The childminder ensures that children are physically active. They eagerly participate in lively action songs, where they hop like rabbits and jump up and down. Children persevere to perfect their ball skills in the garden. Visits to local parks and open green spaces support children to build strength and stamina as they run and negotiate large apparatus under the close supervision of the childminder. Children benefit from freshly prepared, nutritious meals. The childminder introduces children to new foods to help broaden their tastes. n The childminder implements a broad curriculum that prioritises expanding children's experiences, enabling them to develop essential life skills in readiness for their next stage in learning. However, at times, the childminder does not provide most-able children with a high level of challenge to develop a deeper level of learning. Regular observations and assessments of children's

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achievements identify any gaps in children's progress, which are swiftly addressed. n The childminder supports children to develop good social skills and promotes positive behaviour. She calmly manages any minor disagreements between children and reminds them to use their kind hands. The childminder encourages children to have respect for their environment. She makes tidying up a fun experience and provides children with lots of praise for participating. This

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4 September 2025 motivates children to finish this task, and they are proud of their achievements. n The childminder has effective partnerships in place with parents. She keeps parents updated of their children's good progress and what they are working towards next through verbal discussions, as well as sharing photos and videos of children's achievements with them via a secure app. The childminder offers parents ideas to support children's learning at home. This contributes to continuity in children's learning. The childminder has not yet established partnerships with other settings children attend to strengthen continuity in children's learning. Parents hold the childminder in high regard, commenting how they have 'complete faith and trust' in her and how their children are 'happy' and 'keen to attend'. n The childminder places a strong emphasis on promoting children's communication and language skills. She consistently speaks to children clearly,

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expressing a genuine interest in what they have to say. Children eagerly participate in highly interactive group song times, which the childminder brings to life with the use of different-coloured sheer scarves. Children grow in confidence as they sing aloud and show their enjoyment through lots of laughter and smiles as they join in with actions. The childminder makes the very best use of routines, such as changing children's nappies and supporting them with toileting, to sing and model meaningful language. Children swiftly become articulate communicators. n The childminder demonstrates a commitment to the continued development of her childminding practice. She regularly takes time to meet with the co-minder and any assistants she works with to reflect and identify what she does well and the areas she can develop to enhance children's experiences. Although the childminder has completed mandatory training, she has not yet explored a wider

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variety of professional development opportunities to help enhance her knowledge and skills to sharpen the quality of education even further.

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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 strengthen the quality of teaching to include even more challenge for the most able children n consider ways to build partnerships with other settings children attend to fully support children's continuity in their learning and development n identify and complete a wider range of training to sharpen the quality of

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should:

4 September 2025 education even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2734008 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10399973 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 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2023 and lives in Stevenage. She works with a co- minder and part-time assistant. The childminder operates from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3 and provides government- funded early years education for all eligible children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on the children's learning. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder, co-minder and assistant. n The inspector spoke to the children during the inspection and took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

4 September 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

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