Childminder EY497055

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 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

 This qualified and dedicated childminder manages her provision well. Her policies and procedures are consistently implemented and shared effectively with parents.  The childminder has very good two-way partnerships with parents and other settings the children attend. Parents comment positively on the quality of care and education their children receive.  Children settle well into the childminder's care and quickly develop strong, trusting attachments to her and each other. They behave well and demonstrate an excellent understanding of sharing and turn taking.  Children enjoy many opportunities to learn about their local community and the wider world. For example, they go on local walks to the library and activity groups and often travel further afield to explore the countryside.  The childminder uses her skills well to promote children's mathematical knowledge. She plans interesting activities that encourage children to count objects and learn to match

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This provision is good

size, shape and colour. Children use numbers with confidence in their play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities to encourage children to explore independently and make their own discoveries.  Although the childminder attends mandatory training, she does not focus professional development on extending her already good teaching skills to an outstanding 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

 make best use of opportunities to encourage children to explore independently and make their own discoveries  implement a more focused programme of professional development that helps to raise teaching skills, and the learning outcomes for children, to an outstanding level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at necessary documentation, such as children's records, evidence of the suitability of adults living in the home, and some policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children during the inspection. She looked at areas of the home used by the children and the resources available to them.  The inspector observed the childminder and her interactions with the children. A specific activity was discussed to evaluate the quality of teaching and learning.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written testimonials and survey forms.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a confident understanding of the indicators of child abuse. She attends regular training to keep her safeguarding knowledge secure and updates her reporting procedures. Children play in a safe and secure home. The childminder is vigilant in her supervision of the children. She risk assesses her home and helps children to develop their own understanding of risk. For example, she talks to older children about the dangers they may encounter on walks. The childminder is meticulous in monitoring children's progress. She makes frequent observations and evaluates activities to help her to meet children's learning needs well. The childminder asks parents and children for their views and ideas to help her to continually improve the quality of her childminding service.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder joins in the children's activities with infectious enthusiasm. She engages children in warm conversations that effectively promote their language skills. She reflects children's words back to them, helping them to learn correct grammar and pronunciation. Children's interests help to inform the planning of activities. For example, a child's current passion for superheroes has led to a range of related activities, such as role play. The childminder engages children with lively story times. Children choose books with pleasure and listen to the childminder's storytelling with interest.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children play confidently in the childminder's care. She is caring and attentive to their needs. The childminder works closely with parents when children first join the setting. She collects detailed information that enables her to meet children's care and learning needs from the outset. The childminder supports children's understanding of healthy lifestyles. She encourages them to try new foods, such as green peppers, and talks to them about the importance of good nutrition. Children have daily opportunities to be active outdoors in the childminder's well-equipped garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the skills they need for their future learning, including school. They listen to instructions and follow basic routines, such as regular handwashing. Children demonstrate good concentration. For example, they try hard to count out the baby birds in a matching game. Children socialise well together. They readily take turns and share their toys with their friends. Children enjoy joining together to sing songs and listen to rhymes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY497055 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 1035642 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 9 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 8

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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 and lives in Bottisham, Cambridgeshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare 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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