Childminder EY475080

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 May 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 reflects on her practice, listening to the views of parents and children. She is proactive in taking any necessary action to improve the quality of her provision.  The childminder pays very good attention to developing her teaching practice. Since her registration, she has successfully completed a recognised childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder's increased knowledge and understanding has a positive impact on how she promotes children's learning and development.  The childminder has high expectations of each child based on accurate assessments of their skills, knowledge and understanding. These are also completed with parents, when they join her setting so that children's starting points are well known.  The childminder has a calm, sensitive and consistent approach to managing behaviour. She encourages children to be thoughtful and kind to others, treating them with

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This provision is good

respect.  Children's well-being is promoted through the warm and nurturing care that the childminder provides. She closely follows the routines of home and is responsive to the individual needs of each child.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always work in partnership with all other settings that children attend, to maximise their individual 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

 strengthen partnerships with other early years settings that children attend to develop more effective ways to share information about their learning and development.

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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 observed and discussed a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector checked relevant documentation, including the suitability checks of the childminder and her husband.  The inspector took account of the childminder's self-evaluation record along with written feedback from parents.  The inspector spoke with the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder diligently updates her policies and procedures, sharing these with parents. The childminder has discussed her child protection procedures with parents, and they are aware that she will take immediate action if she believes a child is at risk of harm. Her home is kept safe and secure, and children are never left unattended. They learn and develop their understanding within a safe and secure environment. Partnerships with parents are very good. Communications are consistent with each family. This helps to reassure parents and promote children's confidence as they see their parents working positively with the childminder. Shared information is kept securely and confidentiality is maintained.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands that the parents are their child's principal educator. As such, she provides photographs and daily diaries capturing and describing their child's active learning as it happens. Assessment information is gathered from looking at what children already know, understand and can do. The childminder then plans activities enabling children to develop language, mathematical skills and independence. This helps to support their eventual move on to school. The childminder has a good understanding of the age group she is working with, and her relevant subject knowledge is communicated well to children. The childminder monitors the progress made by each child and identifies where future support can be targeted, in order that good progress continues to be made. These processes enable the childminder to identify if there are any emerging gaps in a child's learning. If gaps in learning are noted, she takes immediate action to close or minimise

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

them as quickly as possible. The childminder works in partnership with parents and where necessary other professionals.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy plenty of opportunities for fresh air and exercise. While they play with wheeled toys, balls and large-play equipment at the local park, children develop their coordination and balance. This helps to increase their confidence as they become more physically independent. The childminder provides healthy snack and meal options, talking with children about their choices, helping them to increase their understanding about good, and not so good food. Children know about washing their hands at pertinent times. They talk eagerly about why they need to do this, including that although they may not be able to see the germs, they are still there.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder provides a safe and secure garden with a wealth of interesting resources to support children as they learn about the natural world. She plans activities that build on each child's current ability and budding interests. Children make good progress through first-hand learning experiences. For example, they increase their vocabulary while sharing stories and extend physical skills while planting fruits and vegetables. Children's self- assurance grows as their communication skills increase and their understanding of their world begins to develop. They are well prepared to tackle future learning opportunities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY475080 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 986967 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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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 Cottenham, Cambridge. She operates all year round from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder is registered to work with a co-childminder.

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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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