Bright, Elspeth, Sarah

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 May 2018 25 February 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 committed to providing good-quality care and learning experiences for all children. She reflects on the service she provides and organises her provision well. The childminder seeks the views of parents, through daily discussions and regular questionnaires. This helps her to identify her strengths and areas for development.  The childminder establishes friendly and trusting partnerships with parents. She is dedicated to working together with them. Parents are kept fully informed about their children's day and learning.  The childminder talks confidently about the children in her care. She takes account of children's interests and learning needs when planning for their next steps. Children make good progress from their starting points.  Children are happy and settled in this welcoming and friendly childminding setting. They develop good emotional attachments to the childminder, confidently going to her

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This provision is good

for a chat and support with activities.  The childminder helps children play in ways that are safe for themselves and others. She reminds children about tidying away to reduce the risks of trips and falls.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's programme of professional development is not wholly effective in helping her to continue to build on her existing good childcare skills and knowledge.  The childminder does not support children's developing vocabulary to the highest level. For example, she often uses 'baby language' when talking to 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

 strengthen the plans for professional development, to support working towards achieving and maintaining outstanding practice  encourage children to pronounce words correctly as part of helping them to develop their vocabulary.

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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 with the childminder, and looked at a selection of policies and other records.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members and the 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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good awareness of the indicators of abuse and knows how to report concerns. She takes responsibility for keeping up to date with changes to legislation. The childminder has taken effective steps to address the recommendations set at her last inspection. For example, she has improved the quality of her initial meetings with parents when children first attend her provision. This helps to ensure that the childminder has precise information about children's starting points and enables her to immediately plan for children's developmental progress. Written testimonials from parents demonstrate the high regard they have for the childminder. They describe her as 'calm, patient and very positive'. Parents are 'confident in the knowledge that the childminder provides a home-from-home setting'. They appreciate the childminder's 'expertise and support' with child-rearing practices, such as potty training.

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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 takes account of children's interests and plans activities that build on what they already know. The quality of interaction between the childminder and the children is good. She is led by what they want to do, and effectively supports their natural instincts to discover and explore. Children engage and learn about the world around them using their senses. For example, they experiment with light, showing awe and wonder as the beams reflect from the 'den' in which they are sitting. Children play imaginatively based on their own experiences. They pretend to go to work, searching out their mobile phones before they go. The childminder helps children to re-create favourite stories. They confidently move toy animals around the farmyard to act out the text as the childminder reads to them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder sets clear, age-appropriate boundaries for the children. She gently reminds them of these throughout the day. For example, she reminds children to use 'kind words' when talking to each other and encourages them to use 'please' and 'thank you'. Children play harmoniously together. With the childminder's support, children persevere in activities of their own choosing. The childminder provides a varied and interesting range of toys and resources. These are stored well to enable children to select for themselves, promoting their independence and confidence. The childminder helps children learn about their local community and the wider world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated and enthusiastic learners. They make good progress in their learning and develop the skills necessary to be ready for school. Children understand that print carries meaning and readily count in play situations. They have daily opportunities for exercise and fresh air, helping to promote their good health and physical well-being. Children develop a good awareness of the importance of good hygiene practices, such as washing hands before eating.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY464871 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 1087497 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 February 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Wicken, Ely. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant 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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