Belton, Stephanie

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 June 2016 21 June 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

 Self-evaluation is embedded in practice. The childminder diligently identifies how she can strengthen her practice and the experiences she offers to children. The opinions of others are sought and as a result, improvements since the last inspection have been very positive.  The childminder is skilled at forming strong emotional bonds with all children who attend. Children are confident and feel secure in her care even after a short period of time.  The childminder places a high priority on improving her knowledge and skills. She undertakes a variety of activities, such as training courses, to offer children the very best support. A particular success has been her improved understanding of how to manage children's behaviour for the wide age range of children that attend.  Children benefit from a wide range of activities to support their overall development. The environment is well organised and children are able to follow their own interests

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This provision is good

freely. Equally, the childminder plans activities to enhance children's knowledge and skills according to their individual needs.  Parents offer very positive feedback about the care children receive. Information about children's activities and achievements are shared regularly and this encourages parents to actively promote children's learning at home. For example, parents coordinate with the childminder to help develop children's independence skills in readiness for their move to school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There is scope to widen the range of information gathered when children first start to strengthen the knowledge of children's development and abilities from the beginning.

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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

 collect a wider range of information about children's skills, abilities and interests when they first start to inform high-quality planning for their learning needs from the beginning.

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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 discussed a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of household members.  The inspector spoke with one parent and read letters and emails from others. She took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is knowledgeable about local child protection procedures and undergoes regular training to ensure she stays up to date with the current legislation. The childminder makes sure her home and all activities undertaken are thoroughly risk assessed and potential hazards are minimised as children play. Children are given clear guidance to help them have a regard for their own safety according to their understanding. Good procedures are in place to protect children when out and about including contingency plans in case of an emergency. Monitoring of children's progress is effective and clearly indicates where further intervention is necessary to help children make good progress toward their early learning goals. Links with other providers are established and includes the sharing of information where children attend both settings.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are welcomed into the childminder's family home where they have free access to a wide range of stimulating activities and toys. Jigsaw puzzles are a firm favourite and children enjoy working with the childminder to complete their chosen ones. They fathom out for themselves the right position for each piece and listen carefully to suggestions when needing extra support. Children take pride in the finished article and are able to speak with confidence about the illustrations depicted. The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn through play and how she can offer challenges to help children develop their thinking skills further. Children also enjoy being imaginative. They dress up in costumes and are able to demonstrate their understanding of the roles they are undertaking. For example, children pretend to be fire fighters or superheroes and act out how to rescue others.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are confident and feel secure in the childminder's care. Even those who have just started attending, awake from their nap happily and are soon ready to join in with the fun. Children behave well and when the need arises, are supported by consistent, developmentally appropriate strategies to help them. They enjoy snack and meal times when they happily sit with others to enjoy their food. Whenever possible children play outside where their physical skills are enhanced and they can benefit from learning opportunities in the fresh air. Children are introduced to a wider circle of friends when they join in with groups and local play opportunities in the area.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in the care of the childminder and are prepared well for their move to school or nursery. Children are encouraged to be independent in their self-help skills and begin to learn how to write their own name and count. Children are keen and enthusiastic in their play. They communicate well and are sensitive to the needs of others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY455483 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 1043076 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 14

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 21 June 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in March, Cambridgeshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, 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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