Childminder EY442066

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 May 2016 18 July 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 sensitive to children's individual personalities. She knows the children she cares for very well. Children respond well to the childminder's warm and caring nature and welcome her interaction as they play.  The childminder successfully promotes and develops children's communication and language skills. She listens to children and gives them plenty of time to answer the good range of questions she asks. Children are given constant opportunities to make decisions and think for themselves in activities.  Children enjoy a vast range of sensory play opportunities both in the home and on outings. They take walks in the woods in their Wellington boots, where they squelch and slide in thick mud and jump and splash in muddy puddles.  The childminder has positive relationships in place with parents. She consistently shares her observations of children's learning with parents through regular emails. She values

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This provision is good

the comments they make about their children's learning and welcomes and uses the feedback she receives about her services.  The childminder is passionate about the service she provides. She is dedicated to the continual improvement of her practice, to ensure children achieve their full potential. She relishes training opportunities that help her to enhance children's experiences.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder has built relationships with some of the settings children attend, this has not been extended to all. She does not always gather sufficient information about children's interests and achievements when they attend other settings, in order to promote continuity and consistency in their learning.

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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

 gather more detailed information about children's interests and achievements in all other settings, in order to provide complementary experiences in their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's training certificates and evidence of the suitability of adults living in the childminder's home.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder keeps herself up to date with any changes in legislation and refreshes her child protection knowledge through regular training. All adults in the home have had their suitability checked. The childminder is very aware of her strengths and areas in which she wishes to improve. She has enhanced her outdoor area since her last inspection with more sensory play opportunities, such as a water wall. The evaluation of her services is ongoing and includes the views of parents and children. Parents feel the childminder offers a comfortable and engaging 'home from home' environment. The childminder meets with other childminders to discuss good practice and welcomes advice and support from local authority advisors.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of the learning needs of children in her care and continually enhances their development through interesting activities. Children are independent learners and enjoy play through exploration. The childminder teaches children about the natural world. They use magnifying tubs to look at insects more closely and are encouraged to describe their features. Binoculars are accessible in the garden for children to use for birdwatching. They mark off the birds they recognise on a bird-spotting chart. Children learn about the lifecycle of the caterpillars they are keeping in the childminder's home. They read books about caterpillars with the childminder to support their understanding of the sequence. Children develop good skills in readiness for school. They confidently write their name on their artwork and recognise letter sounds.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children feel comfortable to access the toys they wish to play with and select from a resources book to choose other toys stored upstairs. Children are familiar with the routines of the day and behave well in the childminder's care. They welcome praise and positive encouragement in activities. The childminder takes children out in the community where they meet new people and visit places of interest. They attend soft-play centres and local parks for further physical exercise. The childminder promotes children's independence. They put on their own shoes and coat for outdoor play. She teaches children how to keep safe as they help risk assess the home each morning using a checklist. Children learn to take acceptable risks in activities. They use knives to cut up fruit for snack, supervised well by the childminder.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children's progress is regularly monitored to identify areas for development and confidently shape their future learning. Children make good progress from their starting points. They are working comfortably within the typical range of development for their age. Children demonstrate a positive attitude towards their learning and enjoy developing new skills in preparation for school. Children are encouraged to problem solve. They think about what else they could use to scoop up seeds to fill the bird feeder more quickly. Children make marks and develop their early writing skills in a variety of ways. They enjoy using their hands to explore shaving foam and mud.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY442066 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 1042273 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 14

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 18 July 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Ramsey, Cambridgeshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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