Childminder EY475400

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 April 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 provides a warm and caring environment where children are respected and valued. She supports children's emotional well-being and helps them form secure attachments.  The childminder knows the children well. She plans effectively for their individual learning, monitors their progress and identifies their next steps to inform future planning. Children make consistently good progress in all areas of learning.  The childminder is committed to continuously improving the quality of care and learning experiences for children. She regularly evaluates and reflects on all areas of her provision and identifies weakness to be addressed.  The childminder shares her policies and procedures with parents, providing them with a good range of information about her role and responsibilities.  The childminder regularly takes children out into the community. She teaches them about the differences and similarities between themselves and others. This helps them

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This provision is good

develop an awareness of different people and the diversity in society.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently give parents ideas about how they can support their children's learning and development at home.  Although there is a programme for ongoing professional development, this is not yet aimed at raising the quality of teaching to an even higher level.

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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

 strengthen the ways in which parents are supported to extend children's learning at home  plan an astute programme of professional development that is more focused on raising the overall quality of teaching and practice to the highest level.

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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 spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at records of children's learning and a selection of policies and other records.  The inspector observed a planned activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members, qualifications of the childminder and the childminder's self-evaluation form.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistants attend training on child protection and the childminder understands what to do and how to report any concerns. The childminder evaluates the assistants' practice and plans to use this to identify areas for further training and development to enhance their delivery of teaching. She reviews her practice regularly to identify areas for improvement which will benefit children in her care. For example, she has plans for the restructure of her environment to give children more opportunities to help themselves to resources. The childminder provides parents with a wealth of information about the provision and keeps them closely informed about their children's well-being and progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder engages children in purposeful play and provides them with fun, interesting and age-appropriate activities. Children thoroughly enjoy playing with the cars and vehicles. They develop their early mathematical skills well. For example, they use a range of resources to explore shapes and sizes. The childminder works with her assistants to successfully promote the development of children's communication and language skills. For example, she talks to toddlers about what they are doing, makes eye contact and uses different tones of voice and facial expressions. The childminder keeps accurate records of observations and assessments of children's achievements. She uses this information accurately to identify children's next steps in learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy a warm, secure relationship with the childminder in her homely setting. She takes time to get to know all the children very well. Toddlers are calm and relaxed within the home and are fully at ease. This means their individual needs are effectively met and their well-being is promoted. Daily routines are followed after talking to parents to ensure consistency with home routines, such as naps and mealtimes. Children demonstrate that they are familiar with the daily routine. Behaviour is good. The childminder and her assistants are positive role models and offer praise to children for their kind sharing. Children's health and self-care skills are promoted effectively. They are encouraged to follow good hygiene practices, such as washing their hands before snack. The childminder provides children with ample opportunities to develop their physical skills through daily visits to the local park.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy and well cared for, showing contentment and increasing levels of confidence. They are inquisitive and like to explore and these attributes support their future learning. Children develop positive self-esteem and smile with pleasure when they are praised for showing a strong sense of responsibility, such as when helping to tidy up. Children are acquiring the key skills required for their next stage in learning, including their future move to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY475400 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 968924 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 10

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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 St Neots, Cambridgeshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She works with assistants.

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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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