Childminder EY340624

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 May 2017 11 May 2015

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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 highly skilled at developing strong emotional bonds with each child she cares for. Children appreciate the warm, home-from-home environment that she provides and feel confident and secure in her company.  Children make good progress in the care of the childminder. She is well qualified and uses her knowledge effectively to plan a wide variety of activities and experiences to enhance children's development.  The childminder values strong partnerships with parents. She keeps them well informed of their children's development and welcomes their comments and suggestions about how to improve her provision. Parents offer high praise about their children's experiences and progress, and especially appreciate how their children are welcomed into the childminder's family.  Children play well together, happily share toys and take turns. They show extraordinary levels of concern for each other and offer soothing words of comfort and reassurance

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This provision is good

when their friends become tired and upset.  The childminder uses her observations to successfully identify and address any gaps in children's development and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has yet to precisely focus her ongoing professional development on raising the quality of her teaching and knowledge to the very 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

 strengthen plans for professional development so that they are targeted on achieving outstanding levels of teaching and practice.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children during the inspection.  The inspector jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a robust knowledge of child protection matters and is confident in identifying and reporting any concerns she may have. She also knows about more recent safeguarding requirements and understands her role in protecting children from extreme views. The childminder takes all precautions to ensure her home is as safe as possible. Children learn from her example and, in this way, are beginning to know how to protect themselves from harm. For example, children help to tidy away toys so that nobody trips over them. The childminder uses self- evaluation effectively to identify her strengths and areas where improvements can be made, in order to enhance outcomes for all children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder. They feel quite at home as they independently find toys to play with and are able to extend their ideas and interests. For example, children are fascinated by toy dinosaurs and take every opportunity to examine each one and attempt to pronounce their names. The childminder skilfully uses this interest to promote their learning further as they use play dough to create birthday cakes for the creatures. In doing so, children practise using tools, such as scissors. Children have opportunities to make marks and some are learning to write their name. They communicate confidently and are able to recall recent events, such as a trip to the café. Children are keen to incorporate their experiences into their own imaginary play, and they pretend to serve coffee to everyone.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have a wide range of learning opportunities available to them. They particularly relish every opportunity to be outside in the garden and they have plenty of fresh air and exercise. Children are guided to make healthy choices about their foods and know that water is better for them than sugary drinks. Children are learning to be as independent as possible in their self-care routines, especially when putting on their coats and boots, and when washing their hands.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are inquisitive and interested in learning. They follow instructions and routines, and are developing the skills needed for their eventual move on to school. Children are learning to socialise with others outside of the home and, in frequent trips out, are gaining a knowledge of the local community and the people living in it.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY340624 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 1092841 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in March, Cambridgeshire. She offers her childminding service Monday to Friday, all year round, except for family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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