Childminder EY100860

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 June 2016 13 February 2013

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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 and provides them with a good range of activities that they are eager to join in with and which follows their interests. She is effective in her teaching as she shows children how things work, talking to them about what they are doing and asking questions during activities.  Children are safe as the childminder provides close supervision during their play. She carries out risk assessments of her home and takes steps to minimise any hazards. Children are learning about how to keep themselves safe through discussions with the childminder.  Children benefit from the close working partnerships between the childminder, their parents and with other providers who are involved. Effective communication and sharing of information about children's needs and progress results in a consistent approach to their care and learning.  Children enjoy choosing their own toys and play very well together. They are supported

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This provision is good

by the childminder to be kind, to respect one another and to work together. The childminder has a consistent approach to help children learn about the expectations for behaviour.  Children are confident and settled in the childminder's home. They know where to go at snack time and enjoy the childminder's positive interaction with them. Children ask for items they want and approach the childminder for comfort when they need it.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not organise story time to ensure that all children remain involved and engaged.  Children have fewer opportunities to explore and be curious about the natural world.

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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

 review the organisation of story time to support children's sustained interest  build on the opportunities for children to learn about the natural world.

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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 evaluated an activity with the childminder and discussed the teaching and learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at convenient times during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as children's records and the childminder's training certificates.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands how to promote children's welfare and has updated her safeguarding training. She has made improvements to her service since the last inspection, and continues to identify her priorities for the future. For example, she has made changes to her planning and assessment procedures and has extended her partnership working with parents. This more focused approach on planning for individual children's learning, alongside the full involvement from their parents, results in the childminder feeling more confident to offer each child the support to help them continue to make the best progress they can.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands how different children prefer to learn and she accommodates this in her planning. She uses observations to identify children's starting points and values information from parents, using this to help her identify suitable next steps in learning. Children enjoy exploring independently. For example, they become fully engaged in building structures and vehicles with bricks, searching through the box to find what they want and proudly showing the childminder what they have made. She supports their self- esteem as she gives lots of praise and encouragement for their efforts. The childminder supports children's communication skills. She asks them questions during their play, giving time for them to consider their response before moving on with the conversation.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children clearly demonstrate that they have a close relationship with the childminder. They initiate conversations with her and freely recall previous events. For example, children comment on how they stay safe when out walking as they always hold a coloured strap that is attached to the buggy. The childminder works closely with parents to help children settle in when they first start attending and to ensure that any specific needs are met. Children are learning about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. Daily walks to the shop and the park, as well as activities in the garden promote children's physical skills and they thoroughly enjoy the healthy snacks that are provided by the childminder.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated to learn and they are interested in the activities that are provided for them. Children make good progress given their individual starting points and abilities. Children make friends and learn to respect and care for each other. They are developing the skills that help to prepare them for the next stage in their learning and for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY100860 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 1042693 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 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in Sawtry. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, 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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