Childminder EY549867

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 December 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

 The childminder is sensitive to individual children's care needs. She provides cuddles and reassurance to children who are settling into her care and children quickly form close bonds with her.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She uses a variety of teaching methods effectively, such as modelling language to young children and giving them support and guidance as they play. The childminder follows children's interests and incorporates them into the activities she provides.  The childminder works very closely with parents to meet individual children's needs. She consistently shares information about children's progress and gives good ideas and suggestions about further play and learning opportunities so they can be fully included in helping their children to learn and develop at home.  The childminder reflects on her practice regularly and shows a strong commitment to

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This provision is good

developing her knowledge and skills. Despite only childminding for a short time, she has already identified and attended training on topics, such as child attachments and schemas to support the specific needs and age range of the children she cares for.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet given full consideration to the learning opportunities available to non-mobile babies when they play outdoors.

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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

 give more consideration to non-mobile babies' play experiences outdoors.

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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.  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 understands her duty to protect and keep children safe in her care. She demonstrates a secure understanding of her local safeguarding procedures and knows how to report any concerns. The childminder is aware of her strengths and the areas of development that will help improve outcomes for children. Now that the childminder has settled into her role, she plans to provide more outings further away from the home to provide children with different learning experiences. The childminder welcomes support and advice from local authority advisers. She gathers feedback from parents, who feel that their children are having fun and communication is good.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a good range of toys and resources that she uses effectively to support children's learning across all areas of development. The childminder monitors children's progress effectively and plans individual activities to help close any gaps. She supports children's age-related interests. For example, the childminder provides toys that make sounds for young children to explore with their hands and press buttons. She helps children to build and extend their communication skills. The childminder acknowledges the new words they say and repeats these for reinforcement. She introduces new words, such as 'bubble' and 'pop' as children try to catch bubbles in the air with their hands. The childminder understands how to extend and enhance learning. Children visit the local shop with their shopping list to buy ingredients for soup. They help to prepare the vegetables for cooking and eat the soup for their lunch.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides children with a warm and comfortable home in which to play and learn. She discusses and gathers information about children's needs from parents at the beginning, which helps her to plan effectively for individual children from the start. The childminder speaks positively and calmly to children as they play. She demonstrates to young children how to share in activities and reinforces the words 'please' and 'thank you' as she encourages children to learn good manners. The childminder promotes a healthy lifestyle. Children spend time outside every day for exercise and fresh air. They eat a range of healthy snacks and meals. The childminder checks all aspects of her home and garden every day to ensure it is safe and secure.

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Outcomes for children are good

Despite only attending for a short period of time, children have made good progress and are working at levels typical for their age range. Children are becoming increasingly independent in their self-care. Babies enjoy feeding themselves at mealtimes. They are beginning to build friendships with other children and are becoming more sociable towards adults they meet. They are constantly gaining new skills to support the next stage in their learning, such as starting pre-school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY549867 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 1110830 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Ellington, Cambridgeshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status.

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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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