Childminder EY446845

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 September 2016 7 November 2012

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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

 Children have formed strong emotional bonds with the childminder and her assistant because they are kind and loving towards them. They are both very responsive to children's individual care needs. Children enjoy close contact, such as looking at books together.  Children play in a well thought out and stimulating learning environment both in the home and in the childminder's attractive garden. There is independent access to a wide range of good quality toys and resources that provide interest and motivate children to learn.  The childminder and her assistant confidently implement an established system of observation, planning and assessment. They clearly identify children's learning styles, interests and next steps in their learning. They use this knowledge to provide interesting activities and outings, they know they will enjoy.  Partnerships with parents are well established. The childminder shares written

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This provision is good

information about their children's day, reviews of their progress and regular newsletters. Parents always have a good overview of all activities and the care their child receives.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the best use of professional development opportunities to raise standards of teaching to the highest level and meet the changing needs of the children and setting.

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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

 make better use of professional development opportunities that help to raise the standards of teaching to the highest level and reflect the changing needs of the children in the setting.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, her assistant and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's training certificates and evidence of the suitability of adults living and working in the childminder's home.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. A range of policies to safeguard children and promote their well-being are shared with parents. The childminder understands her duty to protect children in her care and knows how to report concerns. Both the childminder and her assistant regularly refresh their child protection knowledge through training. Adults living and working in the home have undergone appropriate checks to ensure their suitability. The childminder reflects on both her own practice and that of her assistant. She takes parent's views into consideration. She reads childcare publications to ensure she is always up to date with changes in legislation. The childminder communicates frequently with parents and fully involves them in their children's time at the setting. Parents feel the childminder has a friendly approach and her home is always welcoming and well organised.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant successfully promote and develop young children's communication and language skills. They provide a clear narrative to activities, introduce new words into children's vocabulary and repeat words for reinforcement. Books are part of everyday routines and children enjoy listening to familiar stories. Props are often used for enjoyment and to bring the story to life. Children are introduced to mathematical concepts in their play. During play the childminder demonstrates the difference between a big and little orange. Children are also encouraged to match different fruits and vegetables to pictures in a book. Sensory play opportunities are plentiful. Children handle and smell scented rice. They are encouraged to make shape patterns with their fingers and fill containers to make musical shakers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care and confidently approach the childminder and her assistant for cuddles and help when needed. Children are familiar with the routines of the setting. They know where to access their drinks and shoes. They make very good attempts to put on their shoes and are praised for their efforts. Young children have formed close friendships. They eagerly wait for their friends to arrive and become excited to see them. Children behave well due to the good interaction from the childminder and her assistant. The childminder encourages vital social skills with young children, such as how to take turns and share resources. The childminder gives careful consideration to the safety of children and carries out stringent safety checks of her home and garden. Emergency cards are carried on all outings and what to do instructions are displayed for older children to understand and follow in the event of an incident at home.

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Outcomes for children are good

Assessments of children's learning show that they are making good progress and are comfortably working within the range of development typical for their age. Through well thought out activities they are acquiring vital skills for their future education, such as starting pre-school and school. The childminder shares children's next steps in learning and suggested activities with parents so that learning can be further extended at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY446845 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 1060220 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 7 November 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Farcet, Cambridgeshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 4. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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