Childminder EY459661

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 September 2017 9 August 2013

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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 well organised. She has effective systems in place to share information with parents about children's progress in their learning and development.  Parents are very positive about the childminder. They appreciate her flexible approach to meet their children's individual needs. They believe their children make good progress and enjoy their time with the childminder.  The childminder is a good role model for children. She calmly and consistently supports children to behave well. Children demonstrate respect and tolerance for each other.  Children form secure bonds with the childminder. They demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in her care. They are eager to share their experiences with her and seek her out for cuddles.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide the best support for children to develop their listening and attention skills.  The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to challenge and support older children's learning and development in mathematics.

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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

 extend the opportunities for children to develop their listening and attention skills  provide more opportunities to challenge and support older children's understanding of mathematical concepts.

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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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  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 regularly undertakes training to keep her knowledge and practice up to date. For example, she accesses information online to widen her knowledge and understanding of how to identify and report any concerns about children, including those who may be vulnerable to extreme views. The childminder regularly reflects on her practice with her co-childminder. She gathers parents' views to help her to identify areas to improve. She demonstrates a strong commitment to improve further. For example, she has addressed the areas recommended for development at her last inspection. She has established an effective two-way flow of information with other settings children may also attend. This provides children with consistency and continuity in their learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes the children as they play to identify their emerging interests and to help establish what they need to learn next. She regularly assesses their progress and shares ideas with parents about how they may support children's continued learning at home. She helps children to develop their physical skills. For example, children enjoy rolling, cutting and squeezing soft dough. The childminder effortlessly joins in with their imaginative play and models taking turns as they make 'cake'. Children enjoy singing songs with the childminder. They anticipate the actions in songs and enjoy dancing to music.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gathers information from parents about what their children know and can do when they start. She uses this information with details of children's home routines to support their emotional well-being from the start. Children settle quickly and demonstrate they feel safe and secure in her care. The childminder provides a good range of age- appropriate resources for children to choose from. Children enjoy outings in the community, such as trips to the park and local library. The childminder teaches children about road safety. The childminder promotes good health and hygiene. For example, the childminder provides healthy snacks and meals and teaches children when and why it is important to wash their hands. The childminder works with parents to promote children's independence in their personal hygiene needs. She sensitively meets younger children's intimate care needs.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress given their starting points and capabilities. Children are working in line with age-related expectations. They are confident to explore and participate in activities. They competently communicate their needs and wants. They are beginning to form friendships and are learning to share and take turns. Younger children show eagerness to do things for themselves. Older children enjoy sharing books and are beginning to understand that the words in books convey meaning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY459661 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 1066723 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 9 August 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Ely. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with a co-childminder and an assistant. The childminder offers early years education for two-, 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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