Childminder EY432736

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 September 2017 19 February 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 frequently evaluates her practice. She gathers the views of parents, attends local networks and shares ideas that continually develop her provision.  Children's self-esteem is actively promoted by the childminder. She regularly provides relevant praise and encouragement in recognition of children's achievements.  Parents provide positive comments about the quality of care children receive from the childminder. She shares information with parents regarding their child's learning and development effectively.  Children can access a good range of toys and activities in the indoor environment. The childminder uses these effectively to help support children's learning across all areas of development.  The experienced childminder supports children's learning well. She plans the activities to support their interests and next developmental stage. Children make good progress in relation to their starting points.

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This provision is good

 The childminder promotes children's language and communication. She talks to them about what they are doing, asks questions and introduces new words into their vocabulary.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the best use of the outdoor space to build on the learning experiences for those who prefer to play outside.

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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 better use of the outdoor environment to support the continuing good progress of children who prefer to play and learn outside.

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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 took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided by the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including children's records. She discussed the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector viewed the premises used for childcare.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding issues. She attends regular child protection training and is aware of the procedures to follow should there be any concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. Daily safety checks take place to enable the childminder to identify any risks to children. This helps to ensure that children are kept safe and are consistently protected from harm. The childminder keeps herself up to date with new developments and regularly attends training opportunities. She learns new skills that enhance her practice and help improve the outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of children's individual learning needs. She gains information from parents about their learning at home. She uses this information and her own observations of children to plan activities that they will enjoy. The childminder extends children's learning. For example, she encourages children to recognise the written numbers on a hedgehog shape. She provides another challenge and demonstrates how to put pegs on the hedgehog to represent the written number. Children eagerly investigate and have a go at mixing white paint into coloured paint. They find out whether it made the colour lighter or darker. The childminder provides children with a range of books. They regularly share stories throughout the day. The childminder uses these familiar storylines to engage children in conversation about their favourite characters.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well. They have good relationships with the childminder who warmly welcomes them into her home. She is a good role model. Children happily share resources and give praise when a child produces a piece of artwork or completes a puzzle. The childminder supports children of different ages to get to know each other and play happily together. Older children help younger children to complete activities and guide them through the daily care routines. Children are provided with healthy foods. They understand good hygiene and independently wash their hands before mealtimes. Children are able to feed themselves and have good table manners.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress and are working well within the stage of development expected for their age. They are confident learners and show a real sense of pride in their own achievements. Children gain independence and develop the skills they need in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY432736 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 1102346 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 February 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Bar Hill, Cambridgeshire. She offers her childminding service all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. She holds a relevant 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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