Childminder EY387522

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 March 2018 17 May 2013

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted of significant changes which may affect the suitability of persons working with children.  The childminder does not always consider the impact of background noise on children's ability to concentrate and to listen to each other.  Sometimes the childminder does not build on children's interests as they explore different shapes.

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It has the following strengths

 Parental feedback is very positive. Parents state that they receive regular updates about their child's progress and their next steps in learning. They believe their children are happy and cared for well.  The childminder knows the children very well. He works closely with his co-childminder and assistant to plan stimulating activities and experiences that help children to learn and develop. All children make good progress.  Children establish strong bonds with the childminder. They demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in his care. They seek the childminder out to share their experiences.  The childminder provides a wide range of resources to support children's learning and development. Children freely select what they wish to play with, both indoors and outside.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 improve understanding of significant changes that must be notified to Ofsted. 23/04/2018

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 enhance the environment further to help children to build their concentration and listening skills  provide more opportunities for children to explore different shapes.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outside, 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 and working in the household.  The inspector spoke to children and the childminder's assistant during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written and verbal feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted of all changes to his assistant's circumstances. However, this does not have an impact on children's well-being. The childminder completes daily risk assessments that take into account these changes to assure the continued safety of children. The childminder and his assistant regularly attend child protection training. They confidently fulfil the requirement to protect children from harm. They know what to do should they have any concerns about a child's welfare. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is committed to developing his knowledge and skills. Since the last inspection he has completed an early years qualification. He reviews children's progress and needs, to identify training to help to develop his practice. The childminder supports his assistant to develop her skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder talks to children as they play. He asks questions and introduces new words to help children build their vocabularies. For instance, children repeat 'bucket' as they find the tools they need to help the childminder prepare flower beds for new plants. Children are building good physical skills. The childminder explains how children can use their feet to propel themselves along when they climb onto balance bicycles. They develop good hand-to-eye coordination, completing sticking activities. Children accurately identify colours as they play with toy cars. The childminder learns key words and phrases in children's home languages. This helps children who speak English as an additional language to settle and to feel valued, as well as support their understanding of English.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is calm and welcoming. He gently reminds children about behaviour expectations and promotes a positive atmosphere of trust and respect. Children are praised for their efforts and achievements. This helps them to build good levels of self- esteem. The childminder promotes equality throughout his practice. Children show respect for each other and the environment. The childminder teaches children about road safety. For example, when children hear the refuse lorry and watch as bins are emptied, the childminder reminds them to hold hands, stay close and walk on the pavement. Children enjoy growing vegetables and fruits, such as tomatoes and strawberries. They learn about the health benefits of maintaining a balanced diet.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress, given their starting points and capabilities. Children gain key skills and positive attitudes to support the next stage in their learning and the eventual move to school. Children are confident and show a strong interest to do things for themselves. They pour their own drinks at snack time and put on their coats and shoes to play outside. Children are developing good literacy skills. They enjoy sharing stories and singing songs. Children enjoy a wide range of mark-making activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY387522 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 1065323 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 12 Number of children on roll 12

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. He operates all year round, from 7am to 7pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with a co-childminder and an assistant. The childminder offers funded early years provision for three- and four-year-old children. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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