Childminder EY492333

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 November 2017 Not applicable

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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 in the warm and welcoming environment. Children respond well to the childminder's caring nature and have formed strong attachments. They enjoy the childminder's support and interaction as they play.  The childminder understands the learning abilities of the children in her care. She carefully considers children's level of development when planning her activities and how she can help them make further good progress.  Parents are involved in their children's learning. The childminder gathers a good range of information from them when children first start to help her assess what they can do. She keeps parents consistently informed of their children's progress. She finds out about children's interests at home, so she can build on this in their play.  The childminder takes children out and about where they meet new people and experience different activities and environments. Children learn social skills and build

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This provision is good

relationships with other children at local groups.  Children learn how to play cooperatively with each other and the childminder is consistent in her management of any small conflicts. Children are consistently encouraged by the childminder to use their manners when they want something, such as when asking for a toy and are well praised for their efforts.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always give full consideration to all professional development opportunities that enable her to continually develop her knowledge and skills and help raise teaching to the highest possible level.

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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

 build on the already good practice and sharpen the focus on professional development opportunities that help raise skills, knowledge and the quality of teaching to the highest possible level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection about her practice and children's learning and development.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of suitability of persons living in the household.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is knowledgeable about signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows how to report her concerns to the appropriate authorities and has kept up to date with new safeguarding guidance and legislation. The childminder has systems in place to check the ongoing suitability of adults in her home. Daily checks of the premises and other areas children use help to ensure they play in a safe and suitable environment. The childminder has effective policies, procedures and supporting documentation in place. She reviews these regularly and shares them with parents to help them understand the service she provides. The childminder reflects on her practice and has a good overview of her strengths and areas to develop. She gathers parents' feedback to help her evaluate her services. She has developed good relationships with other childminders to enable her to discuss and share good practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder demonstrates good teaching skills. She talks and listens to children during activities, supporting their language skills and promoting self-esteem. The childminder provides activities she knows children will enjoy. For example, children are excited to decorate a Christmas tree. They are encouraged to make their own choices about where they would like to place the decorations and work well as a team. The childminder uses the activity to further promote colour, shape and size recognition as they decorate. She also considers how children can develop their independence and ensures the tree is of a suitable height for them to reach. Children are helped to develop good hand-to-eye coordination as they carefully use a scooper to scoop up oats for the reindeer and fill their bags.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children confidently explore their environment. They have good opportunities to make their own choices about the toys and resources they would like to play with. Children are familiar with all aspects of the childminder's home and the daily routines that are in place. They are beginning to take an interest in hygiene routines. This is supported and encouraged by the childminder. Children enjoy pretending to clean up oats that have spilled on the floor with their toy vacuum cleaners. The childminder gives positive encouragement during play so that children learn to play cooperatively together and learn right from wrong. The childminder promotes children's health and physical development. They spend time outside every day for exercise and fresh air.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their individual starting points. They are well supported in developing the skills they need in readiness for the next stage in their education. Children are confident talkers and are rapidly adding new words to their vocabulary. They are beginning to listen to and follow instructions well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492333 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 1026090 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Chatteris, Cambridgeshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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