Childminder EY478252

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 February 2016 Not applicable

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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 establishes effective partnerships with parents. She regularly shares information about their children's learning and development, and how parents can support their ongoing progress at home.  The childminder ensures settling-in arrangements are flexible to meet children's individual needs. Children settle quickly and establish strong attachments with her. They demonstrate they feel safe and secure in her care.  Children are confident to explore the inviting environment. They are eager to participate in activities, demonstrating a keen curiosity and willingness to have a go.  The childminder understands her responsibility to teach children and to keep them safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder plans activities which reflect children's individual interests. However, sometimes she does not make the most of these opportunities to support children's next steps in learning.  The childminder gathers information from parents when they first start about their child's routine and care needs. However, this is not sufficiently detailed to include parents' contributions about what their children can do when they start.  The childminder is beginning to evaluate her provision and is seeking parents' views to help her to identify areas to improve. However, she does not yet use this information to identify and target professional development opportunities to improve her knowledge and teaching skills.

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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

 build on the information already gathered from parents when children first start, to gain parents' contributions about what children can already do to promptly plan for their precise next steps in learning  make better use of planned activities to support children's individual next steps in learning  build on self-evaluation practices to identify professional development opportunities to further develop knowledge and skills to enhance the quality of teaching.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as children's records and a sample of policies.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to protect children from harm. She knows what to do should she have a concern regarding a child's welfare. The childminder has a clear vision to provide children with high-quality learning experiences in a safe environment. She regularly reviews the progress children make. She is able to identify if children are making less than expected progress in their learning and development. Parents' feedback is very positive. They typically comment that their children are happy and they believe that their children are making good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder regularly observes children as they play and accurately assesses their progress. She ensures that the activities and resources she provides are age appropriate and support children's individual interests. Children show good levels of concentration as they explore cause and effect, pressing buttons on electronic toys. They are deeply engaged in early explorations of capacity as they fill and empty containers with dry rice. They develop muscle control as they use different sized spoons to scoop and pour rice into containers. The childminder talks to children as they play, gently weaving mathematical language into their play, such as large and small. Children show an interest in early reading. They independently look at books and know that words convey meaning. The childminder enthusiastically reads stories with children. She instinctively promotes sharing and turn taking with children. Among other things, she

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

encourages each child to turn the pages of the book as they look at the pictures together.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's kind, friendly and very calm nature creates a welcoming environment where each child is valued. Children are engaged and behave well. They respond well to the childminder who gently models polite manners and equality. Children are eager to help to tidy up. They learn about keeping each other safe as they help to sweep up fallen rice so that they do not slip over. Children enjoy more vigorous activities in the childminder's garden and during regular trips to the local park. They enjoy eating a range of healthy foods, such as fruit snacks, as part of the childminder's strategy to promote healthy lifestyles. Children's art creations are proudly displayed in the childminder's home. This contributes to children's growing self-esteem and sense of belonging. Children are emotionally well prepared for change, such as the move to pre-school.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good levels of progress, taking into account their starting points and capabilities. They are developing independence and curiosity. They are working within the typical range of development expected for their age. They are acquiring good skills to support their future education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY478252 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 976309 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in March, Cambridgeshire. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 6pm, 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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Telephone number

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