Childminder EY452606

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 August 2016 30 April 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 has made improvements since her last inspection. She gathers information from parents about their children before they begin in her setting and uses this to plan fun learning opportunities from the start. The childminder now reflects on her practice to overcome weaknesses and promote continuous improvement.  Children enjoy a range of activities, helping them to embed a variety of skills they need for later learning and their eventual move on to school.  The childminder encourages children to develop their independence as they play and engage in everyday tasks. She provides good child-height storage and a wide range of toys and resources that sparks children's motivation and engagement in learning through play.  The childminder reflects on her practice, taking action where appropriate to promote continuous improvement. For example, she has added a large canopy in the garden, enabling children to play outside in all but the most inclement of weather.

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This provision is good

 Children's behaviour is very good. The childminder is consistent with regard to behaviour management. She provides clear boundaries and age-appropriate explanations, helping children to understand right from wrong.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is not consistent in seeking ongoing information from parents about their child's continuing development at home. This means that, on occasions, she does not take into account all aspects of children's development when planning their next steps for 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

 explore further ways to enable parents to have consistent opportunities to share information about the learning and achievements their child continues to make at home, in order to sharpen the planning.

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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, such as training certificates and the suitability of the childminder.  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 knows the action to take should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. She carries out risk assessments of all child-accessible areas in her home and garden to minimise any potential hazards. She also monitors her records to identify any areas of concern so that she can take action to protect children from harm. Attention to ongoing training means that the childminder remains up to date with the latest ideas on learning through play. A range of policies and procedures has been personalised by the childminder to reflect her setting. She shares these with parents to promote the smooth daily management of her setting. Partnerships with adults in other settings the children also attend are good. The childminder speaks with their key person and together they share information, with parental consent, to support children's ongoing learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of child development. She organises activities based on her observations of each child and what they know and can do. The childminder plans exciting opportunities which enable children to enjoy learning in her home and garden and at other venues. These include local groups, soft-play centres and parks. These activities help to support children's social skills and language development as they begin to learn to interact and communicate with other children and adults. Children's learning records are shared with parents, who initially provide the childminder with information about their children's interests. The childminder tracks children's progress, identifying any emerging gaps in their learning. She takes action where these are highlighted to ensure that children receive the correct support to minimise or close these gaps before they move on to school.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to learn about managing their personal needs. They become self-sufficient as they deal with personal hygiene or let the childminder know when they want a snack. Children understand how to keep themselves safe and healthy. They talk confidently about what they need to do if there is a fire, leaving the house with the childminder and calling 999. The childminder is kind and sensitive. She supports children to form secure attachments with each other, helping them to develop friendships. Children learn about the need for healthy food as they talk with the childminder about what they are eating and are taught about the importance of exercise to stay healthy.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn about the wider world as they engage in a variety of activities while making trips out and about. They reminisce and talk as they look at photographs that include trips to their local park and toddler group. They remember these previous experiences with other children who have moved on. Children enjoy hunting for bugs in jelly, while the childminder takes the opportunity to encourage their counting and use of number language as they play. Children enjoy activities that reflect their different backgrounds and enable them to explore and learn to value other cultures.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY452606 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 1043011 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 April 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Cambridge. She operates all year round from 8am 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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Telephone number

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