Childminder EY481795

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 November 2016 Not applicable

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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 respond well to the childminder's warm and caring nature. She is sensitive to their individual needs and develops close relationships with children in her care. As a result, children are happy and feel comfortable and confident in her home.  The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of child development. She successfully provides activities she knows children will enjoy and supports them to make good progress in their learning.  Children who speak English as an additional language are supported very well to use and hear their home language in the setting, as the childminder is bilingual. She also carefully introduces English words into young children's vocabulary as they play, repeating words for reinforcement in activities.  The childminder reflects on her practice so that that she can develop and implement ideas for improvement. She demonstrates a positive attitude to developing and

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This provision is good

refreshing her knowledge through training opportunities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The information the childminder gathers from parents at the start of a placement does not always include enough detail about what children can do, in order to inform sharper initial assessments.  Links with other settings children attend are not yet firmly established to share precise details of children's learning and development.

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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

 gather more precise information about what children can do at the start of a placement to sharpen the initial assessment and planning for children's progress  improve partnership working with other early years settings so that all children benefit from continuity and a highly collaborative approach to their learning and development.

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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 spoke with the childminder 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 in the home.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is aware of the procedures to follow if she has concerns about children in her care. Adults living in the home have had their suitability checked. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is proactive in keeping her knowledge of childcare up to date. Following a break in childminding, she has refreshed her knowledge of safeguarding and first aid and reads current publications so that she is aware of any changes. The childminder has developed positive relationships with parents. She shares a daily diary with them so that they are always aware of their children's day in her care. Parents provide written feedback about the childminder and her services. They say that they would strongly recommend her to other parents looking for childcare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands children's level of development. She reviews their progress and shares this with parents. She identifies what children need to do next and provides activities they enjoy to achieve their targets. Children are independent learners and enjoy play through exploration. Children enjoy looking at books with the childminder. They show curiosity as they lift the flap to have a look at the picture underneath and make noises of the animals they can see. The childminder skilfully uses the opportunity to develop other areas of learning from the books, as she reinforces simple counting. Children are encouraged to use their imagination in role play. They enjoy serving pretend cakes and drinks to the childminder and the inspector.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children move freely around the childminder's home selecting resources they wish to play with. They happily approach the childminder and are confident to express their needs and wants, such as when they need to go to the toilet. Children behave well and the childminder offers clear praise and encouragement for their achievements. They learn how to share resources and take turns with other children. Children happily help to tidy away the toys, which helps them to gain a sense of responsibility. The childminder assesses the risks in the environments used by children so that they are able to play in safety. Children spend time in the fresh air every day as the childminder promotes their good health. They regularly play in the garden and visit local parks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children play in a welcoming family environment where their well-being is effectively promoted by the childminder. Children's social skills are developing well as they spend time mixing with other children. They are independent and can confidently put on their own shoes and coat. Children are developing key skills needed for their future learning, including school. They are making good progress and are comfortably working within the range of development typical for their age.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY481795 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 994852 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire. She operates all year round from 6am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language.

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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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