Childminder EY485665

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 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 knows the children well. She uses her knowledge of their interests and abilities to plan and provide activities that children enjoy. All children make good progress in their learning and are developing the skills they need in readiness for school.  Children respond well to the childminder's warm and caring nature. They play confidently in her care and welcome her involvement in their activities.  The childminder has developed good partnerships with parents and other settings the children attend. She shares information effectively in a variety of ways. Parents praise her warmly for her professional attitude and the range of experiences their children enjoy.  The childminder supports children's good behaviour very well. She encourages them to play cooperatively together, they learn to share and to take turns. Children have frequent social experiences, which helps them to develop their friendships and to be

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not identified professional development opportunities that specifically help her to promote children's achievements at the highest level.  Although resources are plentiful, not all are effectively organised to enable children to extend their own learning independently.

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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

 develop a more focused approach to professional development, in order to provide highly effective teaching and enhance children's achievements  build on opportunities for children to extend their own learning independently with the toys of their choice.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with the children, and assessed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors.  The inspector looked at the parts of the home used for childminding and the resources available to the children.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and looked at relevant documentation. This included evidence of suitability for family members, children's records, attendance registers and some policies and procedures.  The inspector took into account the views of parents through written comments and testimonials.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is fully aware of the signs of possible child abuse or neglect. She has written procedures to follow, which are shared with parents so that they understand her responsibilities to protect children. The childminder carries out robust risk assessments to keep children safe in her home and on outings. She talks to children about safe practices, such as wearing shoes outdoors. This helps them learn how to keep themselves safe. The childminder seeks the views of parents and children to evaluate her childminding service. She regularly observes and assesses the children as they play, and she knows how to plan for and support the next steps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The qualified and experienced childminder knows the children well. She uses her knowledge of their interests and capabilities effectively to provide experiences that children enjoy. For example, she includes their favourite dinosaurs in creative activities and provides toy cars, cranes and roadways. Children enjoy being outdoors and exploring nature. They dig in the soil and pretend twigs are worms and insects. The childminder skilfully questions children to develop their thinking skills. Together, they identify objects to put into water and consider which will sink or float. Children thoroughly enjoy books and choose them with pleasure. The childminder support's children's early writing skills through activities such as painting, drawing and chalking.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder makes good use of the children's family experiences, in order to help them share what they know and find out about each other's lifestyles. They look at photographs of their families and talk about family holidays abroad. Children develop an understanding of British life as, for example, they learn about the Queen's birthday through creative activities. The childminder promotes children's good health well. They go for walks and enjoy active exercise at parks and play areas. Snacks and meals are well- balanced and nutritious. Children are encouraged to help with food preparation to develop practical skills. The childminder works closely with parents to settle children into her home. She gathers comprehensive information about what children enjoy and do at home. This helps her to meet their care and learning needs from the outset.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are developing a wide range of skills and knowledge, in readiness for school. They develop positive attitudes and enjoy their learning. Children cope well with hygiene routines and independently put on their own shoes and coats. They become confident communicators, expressing their ideas and needs well. Children use numbers and letters in their play. They learn to count out loud and recognise the letters in their names.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY485665 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 1047966 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 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 2015 and lives in Burwell, Cambridgeshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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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