Childminder EY475995

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 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

 Children are welcomed into a relaxed and homely environment. The childminder has a calm and nurturing approach which reassures children and helps them to feel safe and secure.  The childminder has an in-depth understanding of how children learn. She uses her extensive experience and training to effectively support children and promote their good progress.  Children, including those who speak English as an additional language, make particularly good progress in their communication and language. The childminder talks to them and provides a commentary on their activities. Children have many opportunities to share favourite stories and learn songs and rhymes.  The childminder has an excellent understanding of safeguarding procedures. She has attended different levels of training to support her ability to protect children and keep them safe from harm.  Parents are delighted with the childminder and the service she offers. The childminder

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This provision is good

keeps them very well informed about their children's activities and routines. They comment that she has caring relationship with their children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children's understanding of diversity, including their awareness of other people's communities and lifestyles, is not always actively promoted.  The partnerships with groups involved in children's care and education, such as pre- schools or nurseries, are not as well established as the partnerships with parents and other childminders.

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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

 expand the opportunities for children to learn more about people and communities beyond their own experience  extend further the two-way partnerships with other settings that children attend, in order to promote a more consistent approach to children's care and learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the activities and the quality of teaching indoors and outdoors.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at convenient times about the activities and routines she provides for the children.  A range of documentation was looked at, including evidence of the family's suitability, training and self-evaluation, some policies and procedures and children's learning records.  The inspector took account of the feedback provided by parents and colleagues through written testimonials and comments in children's records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure awareness of the possible signs and symptoms of child abuse or neglect. Detailed risk assessments are carried out so that children play safely in her home and on outings. The childminder talks to parents to gather their views on the quality of the provision. She adjusts her methods and routines confidently as she becomes aware of new ideas and changes. The childminder values professional development and attends training to help her to meet children's care and learning needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The qualified childminder regularly observes children in her care to monitor their development. She plans enjoyable experiences that reflect children's individual interests. For example, she incorporates their favourite television characters into creative activities. The childminder makes good use of the outdoor environment to teach children about the birds and insects that live around them. Children develop an early understanding of numbers as they help the childminder to count objects in and out of containers. Handling materials, such as, rice, shredded paper and compost, encourages children to use all of their senses and develop their physical skills. The childminder provides children with an exciting range of resources that can be combined and used in many different ways to inspire their imaginations. They explore balls, bags and tubes, or add water to compost or sand.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has flexible settling-in procedures which help young children to develop secure emotional attachments with her and her family. Children benefit from consistent routines for meals and rest times so that they know what to expect. The childminder has a warm and affectionate relationship with children. They confidently approach her for comfort and enjoy snuggling onto her lap for a story. Children develop healthy lifestyles as, for example, they enjoy active exercise at local parks and play areas. They meet with other children to develop their social skills. The childminder teaches children good behaviour by being a good role model. She encourages them to be polite and begin to understand the use of appropriate phrases, such as please or thank you.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated and become active, inquisitive learners. They engage in exciting activities, such as watching caterpillars pupate and turn into butterflies, to promote children's sense of wonder. The childminder works closely with parents to find out about children's achievements at home. Children develop the key skills they need to be ready for the next stage of their learning, and eventually, school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY475995 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 973789 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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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 Orchard Park on the outskirts of Cambridge. The childminder operates each Wednesday and Thursday from 8am to 5pm all year round. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3. There are children who speak English as an additional language on roll.

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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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