Childminder EY364709

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 July 2017 3 March 2014

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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 reflects on her practice and identifies her ongoing professional needs. She attends relevant training to help her to develop her knowledge and skills. For example, she has recently learnt new ways of teaching children who have special educational needs.  The childminder promotes children's self-esteem through praise and encouragement. She supports young children to be confident and encourages social interactions with older children who attend the setting. This helps to prepare them for their eventual move on to school.  Children make good progress with the childminder. She is highly aware of the different ways that children learn. Children who prefer to play and learn outside have consistent access to the very spacious, well-resourced garden.  The childminder supports children's individual needs well. She gives extra attention to children returning from holiday to help them to quickly feel secure. The childminder and

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This provision is good

other children show care and concern when children do not feel well. They offer comforting words and kindness as they try to make children feel comfortable.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently provide opportunities for children to learn about and respect the diversity of each other's backgrounds and experiences.  Children do not have many opportunities to learn about technology.

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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

 increase children's understanding of each other's families, communities and experiences to allow them to reflect on their differences  provide further opportunities for children to develop their understanding of technology.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder joining in activities with children and discussed the learning that was taking place with her.  The inspector saw the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector looked at children's development and assessment records, evidence of the suitability of the household members and a range of other documents, including the safeguarding policy.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents and the childminder's reflections on her practice.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has completed recent child protection training. She is confident of the procedures to follow to help her to protect children from harm. The childminder carries out risk assessments, helping to minimise any potential hazards. These risk assessments, along with fire evacuations are regularly reviewed in the event of work being carried out on her home. Children's and parents' views are welcomed to help her evaluate and improve her provision. Secure systems are in place to monitor children's development. This helps the childminder to identify any gaps in children's learning, so that steps can be taken to address these.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses effective teaching strategies, as she interacts with children as they engage in activities. For example, she sits with them as they use dough. The childminder supports older children to learn how to use different tools to shape and mould dough. She encourages the younger children to squash and squeeze it with their hands. Her encouragement gives children the confidence to explore and try new things. The childminder supports children to begin to grasp early mathematical concepts. She encourages children to count and recognise shapes as they play. The childminder uses her assessments and good knowledge of how children learn to plan stimulating activities based on their individual needs and interests. She gives parents ideas of how they can support children to continue their learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes children's health well. They have many opportunities to develop essential physical skills and learn about nature as well as getting plenty of fresh air. Children enjoy running in the childminder's extensive garden. They talk about what happens to their breath when they run fast and understand the importance of having a drink after exercise. Children are taught about good hygiene routines. For example, the childminder talks to them about the importance of washing their hands after using the bathroom. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder has clear behavioural expectations which she patiently and consistently communicates to children. Parents say she devotes individual time and attention to each child and that children talk positively about their experiences at the childminder's house.?

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working within and, at times, beyond developmental expectations for their age. They are well prepared for their next stage in learning. For example, they are confident learners who have good communication and language skills. Children successfully manage tasks, such as preparing the table for lunch and putting on shoes. They concentrate and persevere at tasks and enjoy the challenge of using different equipment, such as using scissors to cut dough. They build good relationships with their peers and play together well, taking turns, sharing and discussing ideas.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY364709 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 1102094 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 3 March 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Over, Cambridgeshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant 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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Telephone number

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