Childminder EY416044

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 September 2016 5 March 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 significant changes since her last inspection. She supports children to learn about similarities and offers activities to help them to explore international customs. Children develop their understanding of the wider world around them.  The childminder evaluates her practice. She focuses sharply on her professional development. This helps her to strengthen her understanding of recent changes to legislation affecting childcare practice. The childminder listens to children and parents to adapt her service, wherever possible, to meet their changing childcare needs.  Children form secure attachments to the childminder. They seek her out for comfort and interaction as they play and explore. Children's well-being and independence are promoted well. The childminder makes sure that they can easily access toys and resources. This helps children to explore their developing interests at their own pace.

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This provision is good

 Where children attend other settings the childminder pays very good attention to working in partnership with those adults. For example, the childminder shares information about the progress children make to provide a more balanced learning programme. In addition to this, she is able to identify and narrow gaps in children's learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always promote effective strategies to engage all parents in extending their children's learning at home.

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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

 strengthen opportunities for sharing ideas and activities with parents to further support and extend their children's learning at home.

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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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's records and system for reflective practice. Evidence of the suitability of all persons living in the household was checked.  The inspector took account of the views and opinions of parents through written feedback provided. She spoke with the childminder and 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 exactly what action to take if she is concerned about a child's welfare. She has a secure understanding about child protection procedures and she is able to recognise the signs and symptoms of abuse or neglect. She regularly updates her safeguarding knowledge to remain up to date with changes in legislation. Risk assessments are undertaken to minimise potential hazards and keep children safe and secure. All policies and procedures are shared with parents and implemented in practice to support the smooth running of her setting. Parents report that the childminder is flexible in meeting their childcare requirements. They speak of the exciting trips their children take part in, including visiting woodland, lakes, parks and local groups.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder monitors the progress children make over time. She plans activities and play scenarios based on her observations of children's developing interests. The childminder adapts her approach to suit the child or age group she is working with. She has taken time to learn about child development and the urges children have to repetitively explore some aspects of their play. The childminder uses this information to help children build securely on what they know and can do. Learning records are maintained very well. They provide evidence of the progress each child makes, in readiness for their eventual move on to school. Very young children are supported to play alongside each other. With the childminder's skilful interaction, they soon begin to collaborate successfully. Children investigate a wide range of toys and resources, including simple technology. They press buttons competently to make sounds and lights emit from

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

various toys, often repeating sequences as they hear their favourite songs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes good behaviour by example and positive reinforcement. Children are well behaved, learning to share toys and play well together. They greet each other happily on arrival, demonstrating a strong sense of belonging. The childminder provides healthy snacks and meals. Those parents, who prefer, provide their own, respecting the childminder's focus on healthy eating to help their children flourish. The childminder plans activities to support children's developing understanding of healthy eating. Wherever possible, children are included in planning menus and going to the supermarket to buy what they need.

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Outcomes for children are good

Younger children pull themselves up to standing, balancing with confidence as they begin to experiment with walking. They interact and communicate very well together. Children copy the good role model of the childminder who uses different tones and facial gestures to help them feel understood and valued. Children make good progress, working within typical age bands and in some cases their skills develop more rapidly. Children become independent as they move freely around the childminder's home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY416044 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 1043699 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 5 March 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Caldecote. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday and from 8am until 5pm on a 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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