Childminder EY500746

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 April 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 childminder builds effective partnerships with parents from the start. She values the information they share about their child's ongoing learning and development. Parents are very positive about the childminder. They state they feel well informed about their child's progress and that their children are happy.  Children establish strong bonds with the childminder. They enjoy their time with her and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in her care.  The childminder knows the children very well. She provides a good range of activities, which supports children's individual stage of development and their emerging interests. Children make good progress.  The childminder is a good role model for children. She is kind and attentive to the children, giving clear, consistent messages to help them understand how to behave well. Children receive lots of praise in recognition of their efforts and achievements.

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This provision is good

This helps children to build good levels of self-esteem.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, children do not have enough time to think about how to respond to the childminder's questions and comments.  The childminder has not developed a fully focused programme of professional development to help to further enhance her knowledge and raise the quality of teaching to the highest 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

 give children enough time to think about and respond to questions  develop a targeted programme of professional development that helps to enhance knowledge and raise teaching skills to the highest level.

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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 held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children 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 is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder confidently fulfils her role to protect children from harm. She knows what to do should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder understands that children benefit from continuity in their care and learning. Although she does not currently care for children who attend other settings, she has good systems in place to share information with other professionals. The childminder is reflective and gathers parents' views to help her to evaluate her practice to ensure outcomes for children are good.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children as they play, regularly assesses their progress and plans effectively to support their individual next steps in learning. She is enthusiastic in her role. She encourages children to try new things and to persevere if things do not work the first time they try. Children demonstrate good physical skills as they hold pens and colour in pictures. The childminder gives clear explanations and encouragement to help them try to draw around their hand. The childminder supports children's understanding of mathematics well. She introduces mathematical language as they scoop coloured rice into different sized containers. She explains small, medium and large sized cups and funnels. The childminder shows children enjoyable ways to measure depth, for instance, by placing their fingers in mounds of rice.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder warmly welcomes children into her home. She ensures toys and resources are easily accessible so they can freely choose with what they play. The childminder undertakes regular risk assessments to ensure the environment is safe for children. She teaches children how to keep themselves safe. For instance, they learn about road safety on outings with the childminder, and why it is not safe to stand on furniture. Children enjoy regular trips into the local community. They visit local play parks and enjoy country walks. Children learn about customs and festivals that are different to their own. For example, they explore noodles and create masks as they explore Chinese New Year celebrations. The childminder provides parents with guidelines to promote healthy food choices in their child's packed lunches. Children are becoming independent in their personal hygiene routines.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress, given their starting points and capabilities. They are gaining key skills to support the next stage in their learning and eventual move to school. Children are confident to take part in activities and show good levels of concentration. They are learning to share and take turns as they play. They show pride when they help each other, such as when they share resources so they can play together. Children are beginning to count and recognise numbers they see in the environment.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500746 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 1052569 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 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 2016. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm on Tuesday 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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