Childminder EY435269

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 May 2018 1 October 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 continually reflects on the service that she provides. She evaluates activities carried out with children to judge what has gone well and what has not. She makes changes to provide children with a good standard of care, teaching and learning.  The childminder demonstrates friendly and trusting relationships with parents. She keeps them informed about their children's day, both through written information and daily verbal feedback.  The childminder has a secure understanding of the age group with which she is working. She is fully aware of where each child is in their learning and what she needs to do to support their continuing progress.  The childminder fosters children's emotional well-being effectively. She provides a welcoming play and learning environment where children are secure, happy and confident to express themselves.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The quality of interactions between the childminder and children is not consistently high. The childminder sometimes becomes distracted with routine daily activities and misses opportunities to keep children fully occupied and engaged.  The childminder does not routinely encourage the children to develop self-care skills relevant to their age.

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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

 focus more closely on consistently maintaining good levels of interaction with children, particularly during daily routine activities  give children more opportunities to learn to do things for themselves and develop self- care skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She observed an 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 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 takes responsibility for keeping up to date with current legislation and good practice guidance to ensure that she continues to meet the statutory requirements. She has recently completed training in how to recognise and support children and families who are vulnerable to radicalisation and extreme behaviours. The childminder understands her responsibility to report concerns. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good awareness of the indicators of abuse and knows what to do if she is concerned about a child. Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents hold the childminder in high regard, describing her as having a 'warm and caring nature'. Parents particularly appreciate that she is flexible to meet their changing childcare needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a varied and interesting range of age-appropriate toys and resources, both indoors and outside. Children choose freely from the toys available to them, effectively supporting their independence and sense of belonging. The childminder is led by what children want to do and joins in with their play. For example, she engages children in singing songs and rhymes. Children join in enthusiastically with familiar songs and action rhymes. The childminder responds well to the short concentration span of younger children and readily changes activities in response to this. Children's speech and language skills are promoted well. The childminder supports the developing vocabulary of younger children, talks to them and helps them to learn how to take turns in conversation.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form secure emotional attachments to the childminder, readily going to her for support as they play and learn. They enjoy her involvement in their play, such as throwing and catching balls to each other. Children develop a good sense of belonging. The childminder finds out about their individual routines for sleeping and feeding through her discussions with parents. She continues these, promoting continuity of care. The childminder is a good role model and treats children with positive regard. Children are encouraged to share resources, take turns and consider the feelings of others. The childminder gently and calmly reminds children about the need to use 'kind hands' with our friends. Children have daily opportunities for exercise and fresh air, helping to promote their good health and physical well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop a good foundation for future learning, such as moving on to school. They are motivated learners who confidently lead their own play. Children understand that print carries meaning and readily make marks on the blackboard in the garden. They sometimes use numbers spontaneously as they play. Children pretend to cook dinner using the play kitchen. They show awareness of their personal hygiene needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY435269 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 1105351 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 1 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Fulbourn, Cambridge. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm on Monday 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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