Childminder EY422649

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 April 2018 10 July 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 organises her setting well to ensure she is working within the statutory framework for the early years foundation stage. She identifies her strengths and areas for improvement and is committed to the continuous development of her provision.  The childminder builds strong partnerships with parents. She keeps them informed about their children's day and learning. Information is shared daily, through both verbal communication and written records.  The childminder gives children's developing speech and language skills the highest attention. She actively listens to what they have to say and engages them in conversation. She responds well to the babbles and gestures of younger children.  The childminder observes children as they play and evaluates her observations well. This helps to ensure that she knows where children are in their learning and what she needs to do to promote their continuing progress.

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This provision is good

 Children build close emotional bonds with the childminder. They respond well to her consistent and loving care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The information the childminder gains from parents when children start at her setting is mainly focused on care needs. She does not always gather precise information about what children already know and can do.  The childminder does not persevere in her efforts to build an effective two-way flow of information in partnership with others who provide care and learning for the children.

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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

 seek more detailed information from parents about their child's precise stages of learning and development when they first start attending  persevere with efforts to promote a two-way sharing of information with others who provide care and learning for the children.

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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 a planned activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector discussed children's learning and looked at a selection of policies and other records.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members and qualifications of the childminder. She also discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector took account of written testimonials from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder reflects on her practice and makes changes as needed to ensure that she is meeting children's individual needs. Since her last inspection, she has improved how children's progress is tracked. Any gaps in their learning are quickly identified and closed. The childminder is well qualified and has completed a relevant early years qualification at level 3. This supports her commitment effectively to provide a good quality care and learning experience for children. The childminder keeps up to date with current legislation and good practice guidance. She has a good awareness of the signs and symptoms of abuse and knows how to report child protection concerns. Safeguarding is effective. Written testimonials from parents demonstrate the high regard they have for the childminder and her provision, describing her setting as, 'A home from home environment'. They appreciate that the childminder is friendly and approachable.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of the age group she is working with. She plans activities that are varied and interesting. The quality of teaching is consistently good and sometimes outstanding. The childminder is led by what children want to do and adapts activities to meet their individual learning needs. For example, when planting seeds, younger children enjoy exploring the texture of the compost while older children enjoy learning about how plants grow. The childminder readily changes activity in response to children's short concentration spans. Children are always given choice about what they want to do. Children enjoy being active in the garden. They bounce on the trampoline and the childminder extends their play to introduce action songs and rhymes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder tailors settling-in procedures to the individual needs of each child and their family. In addition, she finds out about established routines for feeding and sleeping. She follows these, promoting continuity of care. Children are happy and settled in this welcoming play and learning environment. They develop a good sense of belonging and readily invite the childminder to share in their play. They are confident to ask for help when needed. The childminder is a good role model. She is calm, gentle and treats children with positive regard. Children play well together and learn about the importance of respecting each other's needs and feelings. The childminder gives high priority to promoting children's health and safety at all times.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and develop the key skills needed to be ready for school. They are confident and motivated learners who readily lead their own play. Children enjoy books and readily sit with the childminder to listen to stories. They readily point out illustrations and carefully turn the pages one at a time. Children understand that print carries meaning and are beginning to recognise some letters of their first name. They count confidently as they play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY422649 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 1105244 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 July 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Ely, Cambridgeshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Tuesday to Thursday, except for family holidays. 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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Telephone number

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