Childminder EY421777

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 June 2017 4 June 2015

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder was unable to demonstrate that he holds a suitable paediatric first-aid certificate. This affects children's health and safety in the event of an accident.  Information the childminder shares with parents about what children are doing, and how parents can support the next steps in their children's learning, is not detailed enough.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has successfully addressed the weaknesses identified at the last inspection. He has developed his knowledge and has implemented effective ways to observe and assess children's development. Overall, children make good progress in their learning.  Children quickly develop strong emotional bonds with the childminder. They go to him for reassurance and clearly feel safe and happy in his care.  The childminder offers children flexible routines, where they have time to follow their own interests and develop their independence.  Children's physical development is promoted well and they enjoy frequent outdoor play experiences.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 obtain and maintain a suitable paediatric first-aid certificate. 30/06/2017

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 broaden the information shared with parents to include more detail about what children can do, and how parents can support the next steps in their children's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at areas of the home used by the children and the resources available to them.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at convenient times during the inspection.  The inspector observed the children's play and their interactions with the childminder. She engaged with them at times during their play.  A range of documentation was looked at, including some policies and procedures, children's records and evidence of the suitability of household members.  Parents' views were taken into account through written testimonials.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder was not able to demonstrate that he holds a current paediatric first-aid qualification. However, he has booked a new first-aid course to ensure he can deal with any accidents to children in the future. In other respects, he promotes children's safety appropriately. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder makes sure his home is secure and that toys and equipment are clean, safe and age appropriate. He helps children learn to keep themselves safe as, for example, he talks about road safety. The childminder understands the procedures to follow if he is worried that a child is at risk of abuse or neglect. The childminder uses childcare websites and professional journals to keep up to date with good practice. Parents are warm and positive. They say the childminder is flexible, reliable and caring. However, there is scope for the childminder to broaden the information shared with parents, specifically about their children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has developed a good understanding of how young children learn. He knows the children well and provides enjoyable activities that reflect their interests. For example, due to a child's special interest, he provides balls of different sizes, colours and weights. Children freely access a broad range of resources. They move around the home with confidence, using sturdy furniture to explore and cruise safely. The childminder observes the children as they play and makes sure they are developing according to their individual expectations.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The lack of a first-aid certificate increases the risks to children in the event of an accident. The childminder records accidents and injuries to children when they are in his care appropriately. The childminder responds to children's emotional needs. He cuddles them when they are tired and reassures them as they go to sleep. The childminder works closely with parents to settle children into his home. He meets them socially, as well as offering visits to his home. He collects good information from parents about their children's care needs and routines. The childminder is conscientious about cleanliness and encourages children to develop good hygiene routines.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working comfortably within the development expectations for their age. They develop their physical skills as they pick up objects and learn to fit simple blocks together. Children babble as they play and begin to make recognisable sounds. They respond well to the childminder, showing trust and confidence. Children cooperate with care routines as, for example, they hold their hands out to have them wiped after eating.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY421777 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 1016879 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 4 Number of children on roll 11

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Cambridge. He operates from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, with the exception of family holidays and public 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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