Childminder EY415801

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 April 2016 21 May 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's personal, social and emotional development are given high priority by the childminder. She has age-appropriate expectations of the children. She appropriately praises them for their efforts and achievements, which supports their confidence and self-esteem.  Language development is supported well by the childminder. She ensures all children are supported to develop skills in language and communication. Children have free access to books.  Children develop close, affectionate attachments to the childminder. They play confidently and enjoy their time in her home.  The childminder spends time considering what she does well, as well as identifying areas she would like to develop. This has enabled her to keep abreast of changes in good practice.  The childminder establishes good partnerships with parents. She shares information about the activities and routines their children enjoy. Parents are positive about the

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Information the childminder gathers when children start with her does not take into account all that is already known about what children can do, in order to establish sharp initial assessments and help in planning activities that fully extend their learning.  The childminder is occasionally overly focused on her own ideas, leading children's play rather than skilfully supporting children to fully explore their own ideas and interests.

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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

 sharpen initial assessments when children start, in order to take full account of information from other providers to enhance planning to meet individual children's needs and monitor their progress  give children more time and opportunities to explore, follow and share their own ideas in their play and learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed children at play and evaluated activities with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's observations and assessment records, evidence of the suitability of household members and a range of other documentation, including the safeguarding procedures and risk assessments.  The inspector looked at the childminder's self-evaluation document and talked with the childminder about how she evaluates and improves her service.  The inspector took into account the views of parents through written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues and knows how to report any concerns. She identifies and minimises hazards to children and holds a relevant paediatric first-aid qualification. The childminder seeks feedback on her service from parents and children and implements effective changes in response to suggestions. She meets regularly with other childminders to share good practice and makes use of online resources to develop her provision. Parental feedback is positive, commenting on the great relationship they have with the childminder and how much their children enjoy their time with her. The childminder has started to build effective links with other provisions children attend.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's development effectively. Children are cared for in a well-resourced environment and are able to engage in play across all areas of learning and development. The childminder generally engages well with children, encouraging them to try new things and helping them succeed in their attempts. Babies' early babbling is positively responded to and discussions about size and quantity introduce early mathematics. Younger children are given space and opportunities to practise their walking skills. A cycle of observation and planning supports children's development and the childminder tracks the learning opportunities provided to ensure they are wide and varied. Parents are actively involved in their children's learning and development through daily feedback and discussions.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have good relationships with the childminder. They enjoy her cuddles, praise and consistent reassurance. The childminder gathers relevant information from parents, enabling her to meet children's emotional needs. Children are settled into the childminder's care at their own pace and in partnership with parents. Children's age- appropriate independence is developing well. Younger children are supported to feed themselves and all children are encouraged to help tidy the toys away. The childminder is a good role model, helping children care for others and start learning to share toys. She ensures healthy food is provided from home and children have regular opportunities for fresh air on daily school runs. The childminder makes effective use of opportunities to meet up with other childminders in the wider community, supporting children to become more confident around other children and adults.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder supports children's development overall and they are making expected progress. They develop independence and confidence to try new things as they learn about their growing capabilities and take pride in their achievements. Children show they are self-motivated and are learning to explore and become curious during their play. Children are gaining the key skills needed for the next stage in their learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY415801 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 851660 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 4

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Littleport, near Ely. She operates from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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