Childminder EY444202

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 December 2016 23 October 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

 The childminder has addressed recommendations raised at her last inspection. She encourages parents to talk with her about changes she can make to improve the service they receive. In addition, she finds out about the achievements their children make at home. The childminder reflects on her practice in order to promote children's ongoing progress and the continuous development of her setting.  The childminder uses observation and assessment to track the progress made by each child and to identify any gaps in their learning. She works in partnership with parents, and staff at other settings the children attend. She evaluates learning children enjoy elsewhere and takes this into consideration when planning for their next steps.  Children grow in confidence and develop their vocabulary while communicating with others. They understand the protocols of conversations, taking turns to speak and listen.

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This provision is good

 Parents provide healthy meals to support the childminder's promotion about leading a healthy lifestyle. The childminder complements these as she provides healthy snacks and talks with children about food that enables them to grow strong.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always gain detailed information from parents about children's stage of development when they join the setting to help inform her initial planning for children's learning.  The childminder's procedure for professional development is not yet robust enough to consistently develop the quality of teaching to the highest level.

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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

 enhance the depth of information gathered from parents about children's learning and development on entry in order to further enrich the planning process  extend the use of further training opportunities to strengthen existing knowledge and teaching skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities 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 people living in the household.  The inspector took account of the views and opinions of parents through email and verbal feedback shared with the childminder and inspector.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder pays good attention to updating required training, such as child protection and paediatric first aid. This ensures that she knows what action to take in the event of a concern or emergency. The childminder provides a flexible service for families. Parents speak highly of the opportunities their children enjoy and the very good learning that takes place. The childminder pays good attention to making sure that potential hazards in her home and garden are minimised. This enables children to play and explore within a safe and secure environment.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are encouraged to think for themselves and share their ideas about what they want to know. Children enjoy a wide range of learning opportunities. They explore textures as they use a variety of different tools and art materials, or while playing outside. The childminder takes children on local trips to enable them to meet people within the community and increase their social interaction with others. She promotes children's language development in a variety of ways. For example, she encourages children to ask questions and explore books, helping to increase their understanding that print carries meaning. They enjoy building up a vocabulary that reflects items familiar to them. For example, children enjoy pointing out astronauts, tractors and dinosaurs, repeating the names of these back to the childminder.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder encourages children to interact politely with others. She sets a good example, greeting children and their parents warmly on arrival, introducing them to visitors and enquiring about their weekend. Children respond warmly and are confident in her care. They move around her setting making choices to extend their play and learning at their own pace and pursuing their latest interest. Attention to managing personal tasks and everyday hygiene is good. Children learn to take themselves to the toilet, wash their hands at pertinent times and take a tissue to blow their nose. These tasks enhance children's general coordination, intricate physical development and self-help skills. Behaviour is very good and the childminder's consistent approach helps to provide clear boundaries and expectations for children.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are supported well and make good progress, acquiring the skills they need to support later moves on to nursery, pre-school and school. They are confident, developing their thinking skills with enthusiasm as they join in and explore activities. Children demonstrate good levels of engagement and concentration. They use their existing knowledge to share ideas as they play. For example, while manipulating play dough, children suggest different ideas about what they create. They talk excitedly about making ice cream cones and spaghetti, sharing these with the childminder, who supports their imaginative play well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY444202 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 1060081 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 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 October 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Oakington. She operates all year round from 8.30am until 5pm, Monday to Thursday, 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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