Childminder EY293032

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 November 2016 27 July 2016

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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 addressed the actions and recommendations raised at her last inspection. All people living in her home now undergo relevant checks. Information relating to children's starting points is obtained and their language development is promoted well. Children have time during activities to explore their own play. The childminder now reflects on her practice.  The childminder pays good attention to talking with other professionals, in order to develop her knowledge and improve everyday practice.  The childminder monitors the progress each child in her care makes. She identifies where further intervention will be of benefit, talking with parents to access further support as appropriate. This helps all children to secure the knowledge and skills they need for their eventual move on to pre-school or school.  Children learn to respect each other and share fairly. Older children understand about

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This provision is good

keeping younger children safe from harm, for example, they identify that intricate toys need to be kept out of their reach. Children play and learn in harmony together.  Children develop their communication skills very well. They enjoy talking with the childminder, who provides time for them to think and respond to questions or offer their ideas without fear of failure.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children who prefer to learn outdoors are not always provided with the widest range of opportunities to express their creativity.

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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

 provide more opportunities for children who prefer to learn outdoors to express themselves creatively.

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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 and discussed this with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of all people living in the household.  The inspector took account of the views and opinions of parents through letters left with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder pays excellent attention to updating her understanding about early years practice, particularly when new guidelines are published. She has effective procedures in place and shares her policies, including those relating to child protection, with parents. This helps to ensure that they are made aware of the procedure she will follow if she is concerned about their child's welfare. The childminder takes action to minimise risks within her home and garden. She also ensures that any trips out are well-planned to limit potential hazards. Partnerships with parents are very good. They report that they feel safe when leaving their child in her care and would recommend her service to other families without hesitation. The childminder reflects on her practice, taking into consideration how she can promote continuous improvement. In addition, the childminder listens to parents and takes a

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

flexible approach, wherever possible, in order to continue meeting their childcare needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides learning experiences and activities that build on the children's developing interests. She is able to do this because she establishes a good two-way dialogue with their parents, who share information about their children's latest interest. This helps the childminder to provide play that children find fun and engaging. The childminder supports children to increase their vocabulary, encouraging them to use their words when they want an item. She provides time for them to think during conversations, this helps them to remember the words they need to finish their sentence. Children become more confident to express their ideas through spoken language. They use their imagination as they click brightly coloured plastic bricks together, telling others that they are making a tall tower. The childminder extends this learning as she encourages children to name the different colours they see and count how many bricks they have used.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children learn where some foods come from during trips to the childminder's allotment. They discover how plants need sun and water to grow, and learn that this happens over time as the seasons change. The childminder talks with children, helping them to understand that some food is good and helps them to grow. Children learn to be independent during everyday tasks, such as taking their shoes off, going to the toilet or eating. They discover that their behaviour affects others, for example, running and bumping can leave others hurt, or stop them from concentrating. Children have high self- esteem. The childminder praises and reassures them that they are doing well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn about the wider world as they look at books, enjoy outings and explore cultural resources. They increase their physical skills as they develop muscle control and coordination. Children become active learners who are interested and curious in what is happening around them. They use everyday objects, such as kitchen roll tubes, extending their imaginative ideas as they become pirates with telescopes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY293032 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 1060837 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 27 July 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Burwell, Cambridgeshire. She operates from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday all year round, except for family holidays and bank 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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