Childminder EY431100

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 March 2016 16 February 2012

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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

 Children form close relationships with the childminder. They enjoy having cuddles with her and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in her care.  The childminder has established strong partnerships with parents. Communication is consistent, ensuring that the childminder and parents work effectively together to meet children's needs.  Young children are developing good levels of independence. They confidently make choices about what they play with. The childminder gives them time and space as they begin to attend to their own self-care needs.  Children learn about risk and keeping themselves safe through daily routines and the activities that they are involved in. One example of this is when children are taught about the importance of tidying up.  The childminder considers what she does well and what she would like to do to improve. She networks with other childminders and attends relevant training courses to

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder does not always provide additional challenge or extension during children's play to help them make the best possible progress.

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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

 make the most of opportunities to challenge and extend children's learning further during play and activities, in order to help them achieve at higher levels.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding, observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She looked at observation and assessment records and talked with the childminder about her professional development, planning of activities and the daily routines.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of household members. She looked at a range of other documentation, including the safeguarding procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder undertakes regular safeguarding and paediatric first-aid training to update her knowledge. She is fully aware of the procedures to follow, in order to keep children safe and protect them from harm. Effective self-evaluation processes are in place. The childminder has used recommendations from her previous inspection to improve her practice and outcomes for children. For instance, she has developed the use of information gathered from parents about children's learning. She also ensures that parents have opportunities to contribute to observations and assessments of their child's progress towards the early learning goals.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She introduces the children to a wide variety of activities that interests them and promotes their learning effectively. Young children have frequent opportunities to participate in activities that promote their sensory development. They explore materials, such as paint and are fascinated by the rainbow rice as they use their senses to investigate colour and texture. However, very occasionally the childminder does not provide enough challenge to further extend children's learning during play. Observations and assessments are undertaken and the childminder reviews children's progress, in order to identify and address any gaps in their development. The childminder helps children to develop their communication and language skills. For example, she talks to them, repeats phrases and extends sentences, in order to enhance their developing vocabularies.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder settles children in carefully when they first start attending. Knowing each family well helps the childminder to tailor care individually to each child. The childminder plans trips out to the park and attends local groups with the children. This helps children to explore the natural environment safely and to learn about other people and the world around them. The childminder acts as a positive role model and manages children's behaviour effectively. She gives gentle reminders to encourage children to use good manners and share toys. Children receive constant praise and acknowledgement for their achievements. This enables them to develop their sense of self-esteem and confidence. The childminder is highly responsive to children's emotional needs and regularly comforts and cuddles young children. She listens and responds to what children say, helping them to feel valued and respected.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They are motivated and curious learners who are developing key skills that they need for their future learning. They develop good communication, language and social skills. They listen to instructions and take part in activities that help them to build on their early writing skills. They learn to express themselves confidently and develop their independence skills well. Children are well prepared for the next stage of their learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY431100 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 853165 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 February 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Soham, Cambridgeshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 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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Telephone number

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