Childminder EY398841

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 February 2017 18 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 and her assistant know the children well. Therefore, children settle quickly and feel safe and secure. They confidently explore their surrounds and investigate the range of activities.  The childminder effectively observes, assesses and monitors children's progress to help her plan activities that meet children's individual needs. As a result, children learn a variety of skills.  The childminder and her assistant provide a good range of opportunities to develop children’s mathematical skills. They encourage older children to count appropriately and sing number rhymes.  Partnerships with parents are effective and help to offer consistency in children's care and learning. Parents share their positive views about the care the childminder provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always use a range of questioning techniques which encourage children to express their own thoughts and think more widely.  The very youngest children do not have consistent opportunities to explore using all of their senses.

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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

 continue to develop skills in questioning techniques which challenge children to think critically and express their own thoughts  provide further opportunities for young children to explore using their senses.

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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 looked at relevant documentation and viewed evidence of the suitability of persons living and working in the household.  The inspector evaluated an adult-led activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She took account the views of parents in written testimonials.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant have up to date knowledge about a wide range of child protection issues. They know how to recognise the signs and symptoms of possible abuse and have a strong understanding of what incidents need to be referred to other agencies. The childminder monitors the practise of the assistant. They constantly reflect and challenge each other in order to improve their skills. They work well together as a team to meet the needs of children. For example, they communicate frequently with each other about the children. The childminder has a sound awareness of other agencies that can be used for support in order to promote children's welfare. The environment is safe and the childminder has clear policies in place to ensure the smooth running of her service.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has high expectations and knows how to assist children to grow and develop. She uses national guidance to assess their development and plans activities well to ensure that children are given exciting opportunity to make progress in their learning. The childminder and her assistant make the most of routine activities. For example, on a walk to the local school, they extend children’s language by introducing new words. There is a good focus on children’s communication skills. Adults carefully listen to what children say. They encourage children to copy actions and use familiar words, such as their names, during singing activities. Babies are experiencing the world around them as they watch older children play and try to repeat their actions.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children demonstrate secure attachments. They settle quickly with the childminder and her assistant. The childminder gathers relevant information about children before they begin attending. She uses this information about what children experience at home to complement the care she provides for them. Children behave well and receive praise and encouragement, which boosts their self-esteem. The childminder and her assistant encourage children to share and take turns during play. This helps children to develop positive social skills. Children are given opportunities to learn about healthy lifestyles. They are able to practise their developing physical skills inside and outside. For example, children regularly go outdoors into the childminder's large garden. Young children are able to move safely while learning to crawl and walk. The childminder works in partnership with parents to ensure a range of nutritious foods are provided for the children. Babies and

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

young children sleep or rest according to their needs.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. The children develop a love of books and stories as they access books by themselves and ask adults to read to them. They are gaining skills that support their future learning, such as at school. The childminder encourages children to develop their independence from a young age. For example, older children are able to wash their hands by themselves and younger children are reminded of the steps in this task.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY398841 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 1084810 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 July 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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