Childminder EY497761

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 March 2018 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 quality of teaching is good. Children enjoy playing with a wide selection of good- quality toys and resources. The childminder regularly adapts activities, helping to support children's learning well.  The childminder talks to children as they play. She provides them with opportunities to sing and join in with actions to nursery rhymes. This helps to develop children's communication and language skills.  The childminder takes children to local groups where she helps them to develop good social skills. Children learn to mix well with others. This helps to develop children's self- confidence.  The childminder provides a warm, child-centred environment. Children get along well together and develop close friendships with each other.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always gather enough detailed information from all parents when children first start at the setting.  The childminder does not always inform parents about their children's good progress.

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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

 obtain further detailed information from parents about what their child can already do, to better inform the initial and ongoing planning of activities  strengthen partnerships with parents and share information more regularly about children's progress, to help involve them in their child's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder  The inspector checked evidence relating to the suitability of all adults living on the premises and checked the qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector spoke to a parent and took into account the views of parents through written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues. She knows the procedure to follow should she have concerns about the welfare of a child. The childminder undertakes daily safety checks to help reduce any potential hazards to keep children safe. Systems for self-evaluation are effective. This helps the childminder identify the strengths and weaknesses of the setting to ensure good outcomes for children. The childminder attends relevant training courses to help to extend her knowledge and skills. This helps contribute towards good teaching practice and has a positive impact on children's learning and development. Furthermore, the childminder meets with local childminders to share information and ideas to further develop her practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She carefully plans learning opportunities to build on children's skills. The childminder places a strong emphasis on children's mathematical development. For example, children explore shape, space and measurement as they fill containers with rice and corn. Furthermore, children enthusiastically play a colour-matching game with the childminder. This helps children to solve problems and concentrate for extended periods. Additionally, the childminder asks children questions, such as, 'How many more do you need?' This helps children to build on their thinking skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model. She is sensitive and caring to children's needs. The childminder encourages the children to share and take turns. She boosts children's self- esteem as she praises their efforts and achievements. Children develop an understanding of the world as they learn about the change in seasons. The childminder regularly takes the children to the community green opposite her home. The children investigate the sensory properties of fallen leaves and explore their colour, shape and size. Furthermore, children enjoy running around in the large open space, helping to develop their physical skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They develop a solid foundation in readiness for starting school, particularly in mathematics. Children are eager and motivated to learn. They display good physical skills. For example, they skilfully pick up small items using tweezers during activities. This helps children to build the muscles in their hands in preparation for early handwriting. In addition, children develop good listening and attention skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY497761 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 1036004 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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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 Ely. She operates all year round from 8am until 5.30pm on Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank 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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