Childminder EY425566

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 March 2016 28 June 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

 The childminder is attentive to the needs of the children. She takes time to speak and share information with their parents prior to placement, in order to plan a welcoming environment, helping them feel safe and secure.  The childminder pays very good attention to developing her setting. She reflects on her practice and the service she provides. The childminder listens to families to meet their changing needs effectively.  The childminder plans a broad range of activities that enables children to extend their skills and embed their learning. Children are prepared well for their later move on to school.  The childminder uses praise and encouragement to promote children's growing confidence. She values their contributions and helps them to take pride in what they do.  Regular outdoor activities enable children to enjoy plenty of fresh air and exercise, helping them to remain fit and healthy.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 All required training is undertaken. However, the childminder is not always as proactive in identifying and accessing training opportunities that are aimed at extending and enhancing her teaching skills.  The childminder does not consistently encourage parents to share information about their child's ongoing achievements at home, in order to further extend and complement this learning within her setting.

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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 professional development plans, focusing on opportunities to strengthen knowledge and teaching skills still further  extend opportunities for parents to share information about their child's ongoing learning at home, in order to further promote continuity in experiences.

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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 observed and discussed a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector checked relevant documentation, such as the suitability of the childminder and her husband. She also viewed training certificates and children's care and learning records.  The inspector took account of the childminder's self-evaluation and written feedback from parents.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a very good understanding about protecting children from harm. She uses her knowledge to minimise risks within her home and garden. Information relating to the smooth running of the setting is shared with all parents, so they are fully aware of the childminder's aims and responsibilities. The childminder pays very good attention to ensuring that relevant information about each child's personal, medical, dietary and any other needs is obtained from parents. This enables her to plan very well and successfully meet their different care needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder listens to children to learn about their developing interests. This information is used well to plan continued learning and to motivate and draw them into activities that further extend their understanding. The childminder effectively builds on their ideas, helping them to see that learning can be fun. For example, children use their imagination as they create Easter cards for their families. They make unique designs, such as by adding sea creatures. The childminder makes the most of this spontaneous learning opportunity, demonstrating an excellent understanding of their passions and interests. She challenges them to name a sea creature for different letters of the alphabet. Children delight in the opportunity to show off their developing knowledge, naming angelfish, manta ray and pufferfish. Children relish opportunities both inside and outside to extend their physical, social and communication skills. The childminder tracks their progress to

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

identify any gaps in their learning. She works with parents and other professionals, where necessary, to minimise these gaps or close them completely.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's behaviour is very good. The childminder enables children to find out about the cultures and customs of others. She helps them to learn about consideration for others who may do things differently to them. Children learn to respect each other, for instance, as they take turns and share toys and resources fairly. The older children respond very well to the excellent example set by the childminder. They copy her polite manners and help the younger children to develop positive attitudes towards each other. Children enjoy a wide range of healthy snacks and meals. The childminder takes time to plan these. She ensures that they are nutritionally balanced, meet the growing needs of each child and give them energy to help them thrive.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in relation to their starting points. Children's thinking and listening skills develop as they join in with conversations. For example, when they return from pre-school, the childminder asks about their day and they enjoy chatting about what they have learnt or seen. With great delight, children talk about a visit they had from the local fire service. They provide in-depth detail about the colour and size of the engine and use their developing vocabulary to communicate articulately. Children's confidence builds as they learn about their growing capabilities and take pride in their achievements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY425566 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 1042136 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 28 June 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Cambourne. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder is registered to provide overnight care for one child.

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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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