Childminder EY498910

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 May 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

 Children quickly build strong bonds with the childminder. The childminder gets to know them well and has a clear understanding of their individual care and learning needs.  Children learn to keep themselves healthy and safe. The childminder teaches them to follow consistent hygiene routines. She helps them to understand the importance of road safety and how to deal with emergencies, such as a fire.  The childminder supports children's communication and language development particularly well. She engages children in conversations, repeats words and phrases, and encourages them to ask questions.  The childminder is successful in working with parents and other settings that children attend. She shares information professionally and effectively to promote continuity in children's care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not developed her garden to provide children who prefer to learn outdoors with rich and stimulating learning experiences.  Sometimes, the childminder does not make best use of opportunities to reinforce children's understanding of size, measurement and comparison.

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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

 enhance the range of stimulating experiences available in the garden, to provide greater support for those children who prefer to learn outdoors  make the most of all opportunities to extend children's understanding of mathematical concepts, such as size, measurement and comparison.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children during their activities indoors and outside. She evaluated and discussed teaching and learning opportunities with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at convenient times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled documentation, including evidence of the suitability of the childminder and her family, children's records and some policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through survey forms and written testimonials.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child's welfare. She attends child protection training to keep her knowledge up to date. The childminder carries out risk assessments of her home to make sure children play in a safe environment. The childminder is keen to continue with her professional development. She targets training that positively enhances her practice. For example, she has researched the links between letters and the sounds they represent, to help her to support children getting ready for school. The childminder evaluates her provision and seeks the view of parents and children to help her to develop further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder teaches children well. She understands how children learn through play. Activities are planned that reflect children's interests and learning needs. Children's progress is regularly assessed to make sure their development is as expected. Resources are stored within reach of children, helping them to make choices and develop their independence. The childminder encourages children to use their senses. For example, she introduces them to dried herbs. They smell them together and talk about their likes and dislikes. Children enjoy mixing paints to create new colours. They make 'brown like the horse'. The childminder places importance on supporting children's early writing. She provides activities that develop their muscle control, such as kneading play dough.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to develop their social skills. They attend local groups and develop friendships with children around them. The childminder supports children's understanding of good behaviour. She offers them reassurance and praise to build on their confidence. Children have good opportunities to learn about the world around them. For example, they visit a pet shop to look at the animals and discuss how to feed and care for them. The childminder encourages children's independence through daily routines. Children help to prepare their lunch and cut up their fruit. They have daily opportunities for physical exercise at local parks and play areas.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children acquire the skills they need for the next stage of their education. They demonstrate good levels of engagement and converse confidently with adults. Children concentrate well on activities in which they are interested. For example, they delight in making play dough and learn new words, such as 'squishy'. Children learn to operate simple technology, such as a toy guitar and an electronic tablet. They develop good habits, such as putting away their toys when they have finished using them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY498910 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 1049260 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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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 Upper Cambourne, Cambridgeshire. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers funded early education places for three- and four-year-old children. She holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 2.

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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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