Childminder EY499427

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 focuses well on helping children to develop their communication skills. She talks to children introducing new words, such as 'splish splash', as she plays alongside them in the water. Furthermore, she uses simple sentences to help them develop their understanding and speech.  The childminder helps the children to develop excellent physical skills. She instigates a game of 'Simon says', and the children attempt moves, such as star jumps. The game develops into hide and seek, and the children run around safely outside, changing speed and direction to seek out their friends.  The childminder has developed good partnerships with parents. She keeps them well informed about their children's progress through ongoing discussions and written information. This helps to promote continuity of children's learning and development.  The childminder reflects well on her practice. She demonstrates a drive to make

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This provision is good

continual improvements to help her maintain the good outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not use the knowledge gained from assessments undertaken of children's learning to extend their ideas or provide challenge at the highest level.

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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 best use of the knowledge gained from assessments undertaken of children's learning to extend their ideas and provide challenge at the highest level.

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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 feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands how to keep children safe from harm. She has a good knowledge of the different types of abuse and is aware of whom to contact should she have concerns about a child's welfare. Children's safety is paramount. The childminder, her co-childminders and assistant supervise the children carefully. They make very regular headcounts to make sure the children have not disappeared. The co-childminding team and their assistant regularly share meetings to help keep everyone's knowledge and skills current and up to date. As part of her own ongoing professional development, the childminder makes good use of the internet to research new ideas and to keep her skills and knowledge updated. Thorough risk assessments of the home and garden help contribute to children's safety. For example, the childminder ensures the front gate is locked and remains locked when

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The qualified childminder is knowledgeable about child development. She uses what she knows about the children to plan activities that interest them. The childminder works effectively with parents to help her ascertain what children know, can do and enjoy from the start. She uses this information, along with her own observations, to identify the children's starting point assessment. The childminder sits alongside children as they play with the sand, and she demonstrates making a sandcastle. This supports children to be confident and explore making their own sandcastles. The childminder helps children to develop their mathematical skills. She encourages them to count up to 20 before running away to find their hidden friends.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop secure emotional bonds with the childminder. She is friendly, caring and responsive to their individual personal needs. The childminder maintains good levels of hygiene practices. She wears gloves and an apron when changing nappies and wipes the changing mat down between children. This contributes to children's health and well-being. Children learn to use tools, such as a knife, safely. They cut bananas to eat for their snack. The childminder helps children to develop a good understanding of the world. Children learn about special events, such as a recent royal wedding. They grow plants in the garden and watch the changes as they grow.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They interact well with visitors and each other. Children develop good listening skills and follow instructions. Toddlers explore technology toys for cause and effect. Children begin to recognise their name at registration time. This contributes to their early reading skills and helps them to learn that words carry a meaning. Children confidently explore the environment and make independent choices about their play. Children gain the skills they need for future learning and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499427 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 1055307 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 works from another childminder's home, which is located in Wisbech. The childminder works with two other childminders and an assistant. Care of children is provided between the hours of 8am to 5.30pm on Monday to Friday. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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