Childminder EY473419

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 April 2018 20 August 2014

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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 motivated to continue her own professional development. She regularly completes relevant training courses and keeps up to date with current legislation and good practice guidance.  The childminder demonstrates strong partnerships with parents. She is committed to working together with them to ensure continuity of care and learning for the children.  The childminder knows the children well and understands where they are in their development. She uses this information effectively to plan for their next steps in learning.  Children's emotional well-being is effectively supported. The childminder provides a friendly and welcoming care and learning environment in which children are settled and happy.  The childminder is a good role model who treats children with positive regard. She effectively builds children's self-esteem, giving meaningful praise for good behaviour and individual efforts.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasion, the childminder does not organise adult-led activities well enough so that all children can concentrate and become fully engaged.  The childminder does not always support children well enough to learn about similarities and differences in objects, materials and the natural world.

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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

 review how adult-led activities are organised to encourage all children to participate equally and maintain their interest  support children to learn about similarities and differences in relation to objects, materials and the natural world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this had on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She observed an activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector discussed children's learning with the childminder and looked at a selection of policies and other records. She also discussed the childminder's self- evaluation.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members and qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector took account of written questionnaires completed by parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder reflects on the service that she provides. She continuously assesses what has gone well and what has not each day. She has weekly meetings with her co- childminder to discuss the quality of the provision and how it can be further improved. In addition, she regularly seeks the views of parents. The childminder has an action plan for improvement that is focused on providing children with a high-quality care and learning experience. Written testimonials from parents demonstrate the high regard they have for her. They feel reassured that their children are well looked after and report that communication is good. Safeguarding is effective. Following recent child protection training the childminder has reviewed and updated her policy and procedure to ensure that she is following the Local Safeguarding Children Board guidelines.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is led by what the children want to do and engages well in their play. She adapts activities to allow children to participate at their own level. For example, when playing a board game together, the childminder encourages older, school-aged children to read what is on their shopping list while younger children identify the accompanying picture. The childminder extends children's learning. For example, she encourages children to work out how many more items they need for their shopping trolley. The childminder chats to children as they play. She shows an interest in what they have to say and engages them in conversation. The childminder responds well to the gestures and single words of younger children.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop a good sense of belonging. The childminder finds out about their individual routines for sleeping and feeding through her discussions with parents. She follows these, promoting continuity of care. The childminder establishes caring relationships with the children. Children readily invite her to share in their play. The childminder sets clear and consistent boundaries for the children. She gently reminds them of these. Children are encouraged to use 'please' and 'thank you' and they respond well to the childminder's high expectations. Children play harmoniously together and understand the need to share, take turns and consider the feelings of others. The childminder plans outings into the local community. Children have daily opportunities for exercise and fresh air, helping to promote their good health and physical well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder regularly checks children's progress to ensure that they are making good progress from their starting points across all areas of learning. Children are independent and motivated learners who readily lead their own play. They choose readily from the toys and resources available to them. Children understand that print carries meaning. They enjoy stories in small groups and confidently join in with familiar text.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY473419 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 1105691 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 16

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 August 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Soham, Ely. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 5. She works with a co- childminder.

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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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