Childminder EY499678

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 June 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

 The childminder has a positive attitude to continuing her own professional development. She is currently undertaking a level 3 childcare qualification. This helps her to develop her skills and knowledge to improve outcomes for children even further.  Children's communication and language skills develop well. The childminder interacts with children at their level and engages them in meaningful conversation. She shows a genuine interest in what they have to say and willingly enters into their imaginary play. For example, she suggests she will 'sniff out' their mud pie.  Children demonstrate a genuine sense of emotional belonging in the childminder's home. They grow in confidence in the nurturing, homely environment.  The childminder develops good relationships with parents. The daily handover at the end of a session and daily diaries and information sheets offer good opportunities to share information about the children to support consistency in their care and learning.

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This provision is good

 Children develop excellent physical skills. From a young age, they learn to negotiate steps and slide down the equipment.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder's knowledge of child development is good, she does not use the information she gains from her assessments to monitor children's progress precisely.  Very occasionally, the childminder does not adjust her teaching quickly enough to take account of the different ages of the 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

 use the information gained from assessment even more precisely to help identify children's next steps in learning, to narrow any emerging gaps  adapt teaching and experiences swiftly to suit the different ages of the children.

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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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held several discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written evidence.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and knows whom to contact if she is concerned about the welfare of a child. The childminder and her co-childminders work very well together as a team. They ensure that their assistant remains suitable to be working with children. The childminder has identified and minimized any risks or hazards to children, such as erecting stair gates, to ensure children cannot access all areas of the house without supervision. The childminder thinks about the service she provides. She asks parents and children for their opinions, so she can consider their views when making plans for improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is effective in finding out children's starting points. She works closely with parents from the start, valuing information they provide from home. The childminder has a natural and intuitive manner with children. She is animated and engaging as she plays alongside them. The childminder supports toddlers to use their fingers to press a button to create a noise. Children enjoy sharing books with the childminder. They answer questions about the story, 'Why do we love our daddy?' Children respond, 'Because he helps me build things.' This helps children develop a real enjoyment of books and an early understanding of reading.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder actively encourages children to follow good hygiene practices, such as washing their hands before eating. Furthermore, she encourages children to develop good self-care skills, such as using the bathroom independently. The childminder promotes children's self-esteem at every opportunity. This helps them to feel appreciated and valued. The childminder encourages a healthy lifestyle. Children relish lots of fresh air and exercise in the outdoor play space. They enjoy healthy and sociable snack times and mealtimes. The childminder offers fruit and encourages the children to make healthy food choices from their lunchboxes.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They grow in independence and enjoy taking responsibilities for small tasks. For example, they eagerly help to tidy up the outdoor toys before going in for lunch. The childminder is close at hand to help ensure their safety. Children enjoy being creative. They decorate medals for Father's Day. Children identify and name different colours. They confidently follow their own ideas and ask to make a card for mummy's birthday. Children fill and empty containers with water and sand. They demonstrate coordination and physical dexterity. Children gain the skills that prepare them well for the next stage in their learning and for school when the time comes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499678 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 1055308 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 14

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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. She lives in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire. The childminder works with two other registered childminders and an assistant. Care of the children is provided between the hours of 8am and 5.30pm on Monday to Friday.

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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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