Childminder EY345110

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 July 2018 13 November 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 has taken steps to address the recommendations set at her last inspection. She now shares her procedures for the use of information and communication technology with parents to assure them of children's online safety.  The childminder builds friendly and trusting relationships with parents. She keeps them fully informed about their children's day and learning. Parents state that they appreciate the good levels of communication.  The childminder observes children as they play and evaluates her observations effectively. She is aware of what she needs to do to support children's learning and development further.  The childminder fosters children's emotional well-being effectively. Children are exceptionally secure in their relationships with her. They readily go to her for cuddles and to share their play and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not organise some activities well enough. Children are not always able to participate fully and at their own level.  The assessment of children's progress is not wholly effective to support all children to make the best possible progress across all areas of learning.  The childminder does not consistently support children's developing awareness of the importance of good hygiene practices.

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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

 revise how activities are organised to enable all children to participate fully and at their own level  strengthen the ways in which children's progress is monitored to ensure that they are making the best possible progress across all areas of learning  reinforce children's growing awareness of the importance of good hygiene practices more consistently.

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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 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 reflects on the quality of her provision and keeps up to date with current legislation. For example, she is aware of recent changes to data protection laws. She knows what to do to ensure that she is protecting personal information about children and families. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of her responsibility to protect the welfare of children. Written testimonials from parents demonstrate the high regard they have for the childminder. They comment that she, 'Provides a warm, loving home environment and puts much in place to engage and stimulate the children over the day'. The childminder also shows good partnerships with others who provide care and learning for the children. This helps to promote an effective two-way flow of information to meet children's individual needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans an interesting range of activities, based on children's interests. For example, children enjoy using musical instruments at a local singing group and the childminder sets up an activity to encourage children to make their own instruments. Children enjoy using the shakers they have made. The childminder encourages children's awareness of rhythm and pitch, using words such as 'loud', 'quiet', 'fast' and 'slow'. The childminder promotes the development of children's language and communication skills effectively. She interacts with children skilfully and actively supports their developing vocabulary and understanding. The childminder responds well to the babbles and gestures of babies, mimicking conversations and introducing new words.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled in this friendly and welcoming childminding setting. Parents appreciate how the childminder supports children as they move from home to her setting. She tailors settling-in sessions to the individual needs of each child and their family. The childminder is a good role model. She is calm and gentle and treats children with positive regard. Children are gently reminded of the clear, age-appropriate behaviour boundaries. They are helped to learn about the importance of respecting each other's needs and feeling. Children have daily opportunities for exercise and fresh air. This helps to promote their good health and physical well-being. The childminder plans outings into the local community.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children choose freely from the varied range of age-appropriate toys and resources available to them. This effectively supports their independence and motivation to play and learn. Overall, children develop the key skills needed for their move on to nursery or school. They understand that print carries meaning and enjoy looking at books with the childminder. The childminder supports their awareness of numbers and counting. Children readily attempt number puzzles and count when prompted.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY345110 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 1104569 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She operates all year round from 7.15am to 7.15pm, Monday to Friday, during school term time.

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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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