Childminder EY269073

Inspection date 2 October 2018 Previous inspection date 22 April 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n Children develop warm and affectionate bonds with the childminder. They settle well and enjoy their time in her care. n The childminder has developed a good partnership with parents. She keeps them well informed about their children's experiences and encourages them to share what they know about their children's interests at home. n The childminder is very experienced and has a good understanding of how children learn. She and her co-workers plan a broad selection of activities that reflect children's interests and promote their good progress. n The childminder provides children with clear messages about the importance of healthy lifestyles. Children enjoy a good range of nutritious meals and learn consistently good hygiene routines from an early age.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n At times, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities that help children to further their independence, particularly in practical tasks, such as routine food preparation. n Although the childminder attends some training, she does not focus fully on areas of professional development that will help her to enhance her teaching skills to a higher 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

n make the most of any opportunities that present themselves to further extend children's independence n seek out further professional development opportunities that specifically focus on ways to enhance teaching skills and raise children's learning to a higher level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the childminder and her co-workers as they interacted with the children. She discussed and evaluated the quality of teaching and children's learning with the childminder. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written comments and testimonials. She looked at the results of a recent survey of parents' views. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other individuals who live and work on the premises. n The inspector spoke to children, childminders and the assistant during the inspection. She looked at areas of the home used by the children.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has attended child protection training. She has a confident understanding of the procedures to follow if she is concerned that a child is at risk of abuse or neglect. The childminder is conscientious about children's safety. She keeps her home secure and ensures children are appropriately supervised through the day. The childminder seeks the views of parents and children and responds to their ideas. For example, she has increased the information she provides to parents about foods the children eat each day. Parents' comments show they are confident that their children are safe and well cared for. The childminders meet regularly with their assistant to offer support and professional guidance.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes regular observations of children's play to help her to plan for the next steps in their learning. The childminder provides parents with detailed observation books that offer a delightful insight into children's time in her care. Children take a keen interest in the natural world. They collect autumn leaves, twigs and conkers and examine them closely with a magnifier. The childminder encourages children to look at apples and pears and think about how and where they grow. As children play, the childminder comments on their activities and extends their growing vocabulary by modelling words and phrases accurately. The childminder monitors children's development closely and responds promptly if they show signs of any delay.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works closely with parents to help children to get used to her and her co-workers. She offers flexible settling-in visits and gathers comprehensive information from parents about children's individual needs and interests. The childminder and her co- workers provide warm and positive support for children, which helps to motivate them to join in with activities. Children have opportunities to socialise with other children and adults. They take daily walks into their community and enjoy good periods of time in active, outdoor play. The childminder meets children's individual care needs well. For example, she makes sure babies rest and sleep according to their home routines.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They develop the key skills they need for the next stage of their learning, including, eventually, school. Children behave well. They show affection for each other and have tolerant natures. Children have an interest in books and use them to find out facts, such as the shapes of apples and pears. They engage well in group activities and enjoy joining in with songs and rhymes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY269073 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10061337 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 22 April 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Cambridge. She works with another childminder and an assistant. The childminder operates each weekday, all year round, with the exception of bank holidays and one week at Christmas. Session times are 7.30am until 6pm.

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Registers

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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