Childminder EY458845

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 January 2017 2 December 2013

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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 is effective in identifying areas to develop and improve to ensure a high-quality environment for children. She continually evaluates her provision, taking account of the views of parents and children. She makes good use of activities away from the home to extend the learning environment.  Children make good progress. The childminder's knowledge of the children in her care is strong. She is fully aware of each child as an individual with different learning needs. The childminder is proactive in supporting children's ongoing learning and development.  Language development is supported well. The childminder enthusiastically joins in with children's play, responding positively to emerging words, supporting pronunciation and extending language. Books are read regularly and children communicate confidently.  The childminder has developed caring and respectful relationships with the children she

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This provision is good

cares for and their wider family. She is skilled in understanding and supporting children's emotional needs. Their behaviour shows they feel very secure in her care.  Strong partnerships with parents are in place. Regular discussions and the sharing of children's learning records ensure that parents are well informed about and actively involved in their children's ongoing learning and well-being. Robust links are in place with other settings that children attend, allowing a collaborative approach to children's learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is, occasionally, overly focused on her own ideas and misses opportunities to extend children's own fascinations in their learning.

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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 the most of opportunities that give children more time to explore, follow and share their own ideas in their play and learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed children at play and evaluated activities with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's observation and assessment records, evidence of the suitability of household members and a range of other documents, including safeguarding procedures and risk assessments.  The inspector took into account the views of parents through written feedback.  The inspector reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation document and talked with her about how she evaluates and improves her service.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands how to respond to a child protection allegation against an adult in her home. She recognises the signs and symptoms of possible abuse and is confident about how to record and report concerns regarding a child's welfare. The childminder is vigilant about children's safety, both in her home and during outings. Records, including required policies and procedures, are well organised, maintained and implemented. The childminder places a high priority on her professional development, regularly attending training and network meetings. She implements learning effectively to help improve outcomes for children. Parental feedback about the childminder is very positive, valuing the support she provides for their children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are cared for in a well-resourced environment and take part in a, generally, broad and balanced range of activities that motivates and engages them. The childminder borrows resources to supplement the learning environment, in line with the needs and interests of children in her care. Mathematics learning is woven throughout play. Children play matching games and the childminder helps them to count and learn about colours. Discussions about big and small sizes take place regularly. Opportunities for children to develop early writing skills are freely available and they show delight in the marks that they make. Regular observations and assessments help to ensure that children achieve their expected milestones. Systems to monitor the progress children make in their learning are robust.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have strong relationships with the childminder and settle quickly into her care. They show independence as they freely move around, selecting toys they want to play with. Opportunities for learning about healthy lifestyles are plentiful. Children sing songs to remind them to wash the germs down the drain when cleaning their hands. They tuck into healthy snacks and nutritious home-cooked lunches. Children learn about where food comes from, and grow fruit and vegetables. The childminder is a good role model, supporting children to help to take care of the toys. Children visit local groups and spend time in the company of other childminders and their children, developing confidence around others. They are emotionally well prepared as they make the move on to pre- school or school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are acquiring the skills they need to support later moves on to nursery, pre-school and school. They are developing age-appropriate self-care skills and are learning to move safely around their environment. Children enjoy role play, caring for toy babies, feeding them and ensuring they are warm as they sleep. They thread beads onto string, helping develop the muscles in their fingers. Children are confident in their own abilities and are willing to try new things.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY458845 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 1066671 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 2 December 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Ramsey, Cambridgeshire. She operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6.30pm all year round, except bank holidays and family holidays. She offers funded early years education for eligible two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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