Childminder EY478776

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 June 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 works well in partnership with the other settings that children attend to promote their individual learning through continuity of experiences. She listens to the views of parents to develop the service she provides.  The children make good progress over time, to secure the skills they need to support ongoing learning and prepare for their future move on to school. The childminder pays close attention to any emerging gaps in each child's development, taking swift action to minimise and, wherever possible, close them promptly.  Children show that they have an extremely good understanding about the expectations of positive behaviour. The childminder is a very good role model. She calmly and consistently helps children to develop their understanding about good manners and interacting warmly with one another.  The childminder plans and provides a good range of sensory activities. These assist

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This provision is good

children to explore through sight, touch, smell and sound as they learn through play.  The childminder provides time for children to extend their own play and learning within a safe and stimulating environment.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the most of ongoing training opportunities to update her existing knowledge and teaching skills. She is not always confident in identifying securely all the learning that is taking place.  The childminder gains information from parents about their child's care needs, before they start attending. However, she does not currently seek such detailed information about their educational development, in order to support more-precise planning for children's learning interests from the outset.

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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

 extend the use of further training opportunities to strengthen teaching practice to more accurately observe and subsequently support each child's progress towards the early learning goals  seek detailed information from parents about their child's abilities, stages of development and interests before they start attending, in order to plan more precisely for their immediate learning needs.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities 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 regularly checks records to identify any emerging safeguarding or child protection concerns. She knows what action to take if she has a welfare concern. The childminder evaluates her practice and adapts it, where necessary to help her support children's development and strengthen partnerships with parents. For example, she has implemented a new approach to making and maintaining observation and assessment. This has increased opportunities for parents to access their child's learning record, in their own time, at home. The childminder reports that interaction between home and her setting has increased, as parents can add their own observations relating to their child's ongoing achievements and comment on the progress they are making with the childminder. Parents' comments about the service they receive are extremely complimentary. They highlight the enjoyment their children have as

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her knowledge and understanding of each child to plan opportunities that motivate them to take part and share their ideas with confidence. As they do, they demonstrate very good communication skills. For example, when talking about their favourite book, some children are able to identify the title. The knowledge the childminder gains though ongoing observation and talking with parents, is used well to plan and build on children's interests and skills. Children enjoy gardening and so the childminder plans activities that include planting and growing runner beans, raspberries and greengages. The children talk knowledgably about making sure that plants have sun and water so that they can grow. The childminder offers commentary where necessary, helping children to increase their understanding of what is happening as well as developing their vocabulary. They learn new words, such as bamboo canes as they place these into the pot.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder encourages and celebrates children's achievements. She uses plenty of meaningful praise to boost their self-esteem and confidence. Children learn to negotiate as they play and socialise with others. The childminder includes them in everyday tasks, as well as planned activities. This helps them to become self-sufficient and manage risks relative to their age. Children talk about putting their shoes and socks on to protect their feet. One child remembers that when she had no shoes on she trod on a thistle. Attention is given to dealing with personal needs, as well as playing, to promote physical development well. Healthy, nutritious meals are provided by the childminder who also respects parental preferences regarding foods.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children become extremely motivated as they test out their growing knowledge, preparing for future learning. For example, they play collaboratively as they care for baby dolls in their 'hospital'. They use their imagination, as well as their past experience of being unwell, to help them nurse their babies. Children demonstrate intricate skill and concentration as they carefully peel plasters and place them gently onto their sick dolls.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY478776 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 977708 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014. She operates all year round from 8.30am until 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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Telephone number

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