Childminder EY268778

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 November 2017 15 July 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 has a comprehensive understanding of safeguarding issues, including her responsibilities under the 'Prevent' duty. She researches widely and ensures her knowledge of local child protection procedures is accurate and up to date.  The childminder helps children to build secure bonds with her. She teaches them about kindness and sharing, providing positive praise when children help their friends.  Children have good opportunities to learn about their local community. They learn about people's differences and similarities as, for example, they talk to older people in the care home.  Parents are appreciative of the childminder and praise her for her patience and kindness. They are very well informed about their children's achievements and say that communication is excellent.  Children have daily opportunities to be physically active. They hop, jump and learn to kick balls accurately.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes overlooks opportunities to ask questions that challenge children's thinking and help them to extend their own ideas further.  At times, the childminder does not provide enough opportunities to help children to develop their understanding of why good hygiene practice is important for their ongoing health and well-being.

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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

 provide children with more opportunities to extend their thinking skills and build on their own ideas  enhance children's understanding of why good hygiene practice is important for their health and physical well-being.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at areas of the home used by children and the resources available to them. She spoke with children and the childminder during the inspection.  The inspector observed children and the childminder during a specific activity and discussed the learning opportunities with the childminder.  A range of documents were looked at, including children's records, evidence of the childminder's training, the suitability of family members and some policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through testimonials provided prior to the inspection and survey forms issued by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder ensures children play in a safe and secure environment. She supervises children well and helps them learn to keep themselves safe. For example, they practise the fire drill. The childminder has good links with other settings that children attend. She reviews children's progress with them to maintain continuity in their care and learning. The childminder gains the views of other professionals to help her to review the quality of her practice. She attends training regularly and meets with other childminders to share ideas. She positively involves parents in their children's learning. For example, she shares road safety information to reinforce children's understanding at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children benefit from a spacious and well-equipped play area. The childminder organises resources to promote children's independence and help them to make choices. Children take part in activities with enthusiasm. They make marks in play dough with fir cones and use chalks to mark the blackboards outside. The childminder teaches children about life cycles. For example, they watch caterpillars eat cabbages and talk about where butterflies come from. Children make models with interlocking bricks and learn to match colour and size. The childminder makes thorough assessments of children's development to help her identify and plan for the next steps in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works closely with parents to help children to settle in to her home. She gathers detailed information about children's individual needs and meets them well. Children have warm and affectionate relationships with the childminder. They enjoy her company and invite her to join in with their games. The childminder encourages children to develop an interest in healthy foods. They talk about foods which are good for them. Children help to grow vegetables, such as carrots, that are harvested for their snacks. The childminder teaches older children about charity and the spirit of giving. They collect food items for the food bank and learn why people are homeless.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop into capable learners and make good progress in their development. They enjoy looking at books and listen well to stories. Children are confident talkers and engage well with the adults around them, involving them in conversation. Older children count objects and each other confidently. They make circle patterns with conkers and play dough and explore the textures and colours of the dough. Children learn the skills they need to be ready for the next stage of their learning and, eventually, school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY268778 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 1064467 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 July 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Over, Cambridgeshire. She operates all year round, from 7am to 7pm Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She offers funded early education places to eligible 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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