Childminder EY462991

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 May 2018 14 January 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 reflects on the quality of her practice. She undertakes training to learn new ideas and increase her understanding of good-quality play provision. This has a positive impact on children's enjoyment of the activities.  The childminder takes account of children's ideas and preferences when planning activities. Resources are thoughtfully organised so children can help themselves and lead their own play.  Children enjoy being with the childminder. They have confident attitudes and clearly have a close relationship with her. Older children say the childminder provides 'lots of fun toys'.  The childminder has established good two-way partnerships with the school and pre- school groups the children attend. This helps her to complement and support children's learning.  The childminder has a passion for outdoor activities. She provides children with lots of opportunities to explore the world around them. Children learn to assess risks as, for

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This provision is good

example, they independently negotiate steep steps and uneven ground.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the best of some opportunities to teach children the importance of consistently maintaining good hygiene practices.

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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 the most of opportunities to help children learn about maintaining consistently good hygiene practices.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children during their play and their interactions with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times. She looked at areas of the home used by the children.  The inspector sampled documentation, including children's records, some policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability of family members.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and older children through written testimonials and survey forms.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder updates her child protection knowledge regularly. She has a good understanding of the signs of abuse and the procedures to follow if she has concerns that a child is at risk. The childminder carries out daily checks of her home to make sure she provides a safe and secure environment for children. She helps children to learn to keep themselves safe. For example, she talks to them about the potential risks of using social media and the internet. The childminder works closely with parents. She keeps them well informed about children's activities and their emotional well-being. Parents warmly praise the childminder for the 'excellent communication' and say she is 'thoughtful and creative'.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides children with a rich and stimulating outdoor environment. She encourages children to look closely at tadpoles and learn about their life cycle in books. Children help to tend the plants in the garden and understand that water helps them to thrive. The childminder sets out some favourite toys before children arrive to make them feel welcome. Children delight in playing with small-world figures and explore toys trucks with interest. They have opportunities to hone their creativity as, for example, they make three-dimensional cards or translucent stars to hang in the window. The childminder helps children to learn about numbers. She encourages them to count out loud and read the numbers on the clock.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder encourages children to be self-reliant. For example, when a toy is lost under the sofa, she asks them about solutions to retrieve it. Children have an idea that a long stick might help and have fun probing for other lost toys. The childminder has daily social time with the children where she listens to their conversations about their day. She supports older children's schoolwork by encouraging them to read books and practise their writing. Children have a healthy selection of snacks and demonstrate their independence as they cut up their fruit and serve their drinks. The childminder is an excellent role model. She has a calm, consistent manner and models polite behaviour. Children get on well with each other. They share their games and have developed strong friendships.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY462991 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 1087472 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 9 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 14 January 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Fulbourn, Cambridgeshire. She operates during school term times, from 3pm to 6pm on each weekday.

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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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