Childminder EY478285

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 March 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

 Teaching is good. The childminder knows children well and provides a variety of activities matched to their abilities and interests. The childminder understands the importance of her own interactions as children play and how she can extend their experiences and concentration levels.  Children show great interest in reading and listening to stories. They remember their favourite books and take great delight in snuggling up with the childminder to hear the tales over and over again. The childminder uses these opportunities effectively to extend children's knowledge as they talk about the pictures and predict what will happen next.  Children are confident talkers who successfully share ideas as they play. Whenever possible the childminder introduces new words into conversations, helping children develop their vocabulary and understanding even further.  The childminder is skilled at quickly building strong bonds with children when they first

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This provision is good

start. The good partnership with parents effectively promotes continuity of care and children feel confident and at home with the childminder.  The childminder values opportunities to further her skills and knowledge. She tailors her learning effectively to ensure children are well supported in everything they do.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children enjoy playing outside in the garden, however, opportunities for them to maximise their learning in this area are yet to be fully developed.

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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

 enhance opportunities for children to maximise their learning outside and promote their development and enjoyment to an even higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector discussed a child-led activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of household members.  The inspector read parental questionnaires and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is vigilant for signs of harm and is knowledgeable about local procedures for reporting concerns about children in her care. A range of policies and procedures is in place and this further supports her work with children. The childminder effectively reflects on the service she provides for families, to identify strengths and areas where her practice could improve. Strong links with childminding colleagues help her in this self-evaluation procedure, as does gaining opinions from parents. The childminder knows the importance of working in partnership with other early years providers. When the time comes she has strategies in place to share information about children where appropriate.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are welcomed into a nurturing, homely environment where they have a wide choice of toys and activities available to them. Children particularly enjoy investigating and learning about people in their community, such as firefighters. Children demonstrate good hand-to-eye coordination as they carefully handle the toy fire engine and equipment and replicate the scenes from a favourite book. The childminder plays alongside them, extending children's learning whenever possible and explaining and demonstrating the equipment that firefighters may use. Children enjoy these playful interventions and their learning is demonstrated well as some time later they remember what a megaphone is for and shout, 'Fire, fire', in their imaginary games. The childminder diligently observes children as they play and tracks their development. Where children need further support in certain areas of learning, the childminder plans effective and stimulating activities to

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

promote swift progress. This has been particularly successful in supporting children's physical development and confidence in movement.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled with the childminder. They confidently find their own playthings and are content to play alone or with the childminder and their friends. The childminder uses gentle reminders about how to behave and gives children guidance about being kind to one another. Children know about nutritious foods and readily select fruits and savoury snacks. Their good health is further promoted as they independently wash their hands before eating their meals. The children's toys are of a high quality and beautifully presented to them. This enhances their independence effectively as they access their own playthings from an early age.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children progress well in the care of the childminder. She monitors children's activities effectively and ensures they have opportunities to develop skills and knowledge across all seven areas of learning. The childminder plans for children's move to pre-school or nursery, helping them to gain an enthusiasm for and interest in learning that will support them well in the future.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY478285 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 975539 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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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 Ely. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except 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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