Childminder EY445770

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 September 2017 17 January 2017

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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

 Children settle quickly with the childminder and develop strong emotional bonds. The childminder nurtures babies very well and they are happy and content in her care.  The childminder has developed good partnerships with parents. She keeps them well- informed about their children's care and learning. Parents are delighted with the quality of the provision.  Children play in a clean, well-organised and welcoming environment. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments and does daily checks of her home to help her keep children safe.  The childminder makes regular observations of children's activities to help her assess and plan effectively for the next steps in their learning. Children make good progress given their starting points.  Young children's emerging language skills are supported well. The childminder responds to their babble with interest and attention, to promote their confidence and self-

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet identified professional development opportunities to help her to raise the quality of teaching still further.  The childminder does not provide babies with enough opportunities to explore and investigate.

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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 professional development opportunities that enhance good teaching practice and the outcomes for children  provide babies with more opportunities to use their senses to explore and investigate.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children at play and evaluated the quality of their interactions with the childminder.  The inspector looked at all areas of the home and the resources and equipment available to children.  The inspector spoke with the childminder about how she evaluates her provision.  A range of documents were looked at, including children's records, their attendance register and some policies and procedures.  The views of parents were taken into account through written comments and testimonials. The inspector spoke with one parent at the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder keeps up to date with changes in local safeguarding reporting procedures. She attends training to improve her understanding of the possible signs that indicate a child may be at risk of harm. The childminder knows to inform Ofsted of any changes and makes sure visitors to her home are known to her and do not have unsupervised contact with children. She keeps accurate records of children's attendance and understands how to meet the adult-to-child ratios. The childminder continues to develop her evaluation of the quality of the service she provides. Since the last inspection, she has changed her methods for observing children and assessing their learning needs. Her knowledge of children's development has improved and the outcomes for children are now good.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder promotes children's engagement and interest in activities. Overall, she provides them with stimulating activities that attract their interest and promote their development. The childminder has adapted her home to support the needs of babies. For example, she uses cushions and rugs to provide a safe and cosy play space. Children learn to handle objects of different shapes and sizes. They manipulate the balls on an abacus and press buttons on electronic toys. The childminder plays music to young children so they can begin to move in time and develop a sense of rhythm. She shows children board books and reads out loud to stimulate their interest in stories.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder demonstrates good hygiene routines, for example, she washes her hands after nappy changes. She makes sure young children sleep in fresh bedding and keeps comforters and drinking cups clean. Children benefit from healthy and nutritious meals and snacks. The childminder works with parents to provide a good variety of food that meet children's dietary needs. Children's physical development is supported well. Babies have time to kick their legs, roll and lay on their tummies. The childminder cuddles babies as they fall asleep and is attentive to their emotional needs. She laughs with them and makes them smile. Older children learn to stay safe as, for example, the childminder reminds them about road safety rules.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the skills they need to move on to the next stage of their learning. Babies become physically active and are encouraged to move their bodies in different ways. Older children use varied writing materials to draw and make marks. They learn to count out loud and recognise different shapes. Activities, such as puzzles and board games, help children learn to share and take turns. Children have good opportunities to socialise with others and make friends, supporting their readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY445770 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 1112769 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 January 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. She offers her childminding service each weekday from 8am to 6pm all year round. The childminder offers funded early education for 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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