Childminder EY458541

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 November 2017 6 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 passionate about her work with children. She provides children with a warm and caring environment and meets their individual care and learning needs very well.  Children's learning is monitored effectively to ensure they make good progress. The childminder uses her knowledge well to plan a wide variety of activities that reflects children's interests and abilities.  Children develop close attachments to the childminder. They play confidently in her care and welcome her involvement in their activities.  The childminder works closely with parents and keeps them well informed about their children's achievements.  Children benefit from a wide range of outdoor experiences. They visit country parks and wildlife areas and learn about the life cycles of plants and animals.  The childminder provides a safe and secure environment for children. She carries out daily checks of her home and makes sure children are carefully supervised at all times.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently give children enough time to reflect on her questions and consider their answers and solutions.  The childminder does not make the most of all opportunities to help children learn simple mathematical concepts, such as weight, measurement and quantity.

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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

 develop more ways to enhance children's thinking skills and help them to reflect and consider their answers and solutions  provide children with greater opportunities to learn about mathematical concepts, such as weight, measure and quantity.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed and evaluated a specific activity with the childminder to assess her teaching skills and the impact she has on children's learning. The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation process with her.  The inspector looked at areas of the home and garden used by the children as well as the resources available to them.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at convenient times during the inspection. Documents were looked at, including children's records, evidence of suitability checks and some policies and procedures.  The views of parents were gathered through written testimonials and comments in children's records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is well trained in child protection matters. She updates her knowledge of any new guidance, such as her responsibilities to protect children from extreme behaviours. She understands the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder develops her professional skills. Since the last inspection, she has completed a qualification at level 3. She meets with other childminders to learn and share new ideas. The childminder works with other settings the children attend. This helps her to support continuity in children's care and learning. The childminder gathers the views of parents to help her develop her childminding service.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well and understands their interests and abilities. She plans activities that build on children's strengths. For example, she engages them in singing songs and learning rhymes to expand their growing vocabulary. Resources are organised efficiently so children can make their own choices about their activities. Children enjoy working alongside the childminder. As they help to make biscuits, the childminder encourages them to smell lemon and vanilla and recognise the difference. Children make sensory bottles and watch with interest as the oil and water blend when the bottle is tipped up. Children bring home natural items from their walks and enjoy making collage pictures with paint and glue.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children play confidently in this warm and friendly setting. The childminder works well with parents to develop a very good understanding of the children's home lives. She uses her knowledge effectively to build strong emotional links with the children. The childminder helps children to develop good behaviour. She encourages them to share games and learn to wait their turn. Children have frequent opportunities to socialise widely with other children and adults. These help to build their confidence in different social situations. The childminder consistently implements systems that help to keep children safe. For example, she conscientiously records any accidents and monitors children's attendance.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They develop the key skills they need to be ready for the next stage of their learning, including school. Children learn new words and converse confidently with adults. They make marks in imaginative ways. For example, they run toy diggers through paint and look at the patterns they make. Children develop good manners and learn to share and take their turn. They enjoy practical tasks, such as making biscuits for their snacks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY458541 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 1066649 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 6 August 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She provides her childminding service Monday to Friday from 6.30am to 6.30pm all year round with the exception of family and bank holidays. The childminder has 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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Telephone number

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