Childminder in Cambridgeshire

Childminder report 6 Falcon Mews, ELY, Cambridgeshire CB6 3EB

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Inspection date 16 October 2018 Previous inspection date 6 May 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 The childminder provides a well resourced and well-laid-out environment that supports children's learning. Children take part in a good range of activities, in and away from the childminder's home. n Children are becoming independent. They confidently help themselves to resources and know how to wash and dry their hands before lunchtime. n Children get along well with each other, and the childminder quickly and consistently supports them to learn to share and respect each other's play space. Children are happy in the care of the childminder. n The childminder strives to provide the best provision she can for children. She makes good use of local childminding networks and ongoing professional development to keep abreast of good practice. The childminder uses her knowledge gained from training she has attended to meet the future needs of children in her care. n The childminder has effective links with other childcare providers and uses them well to

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The provision is good

support children's learning as they move settings.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n At times, the childminder does not give children enough time to think things through and answer questions. n Children do not have enough opportunities to explore space, shape and measure.

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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 encourage children to build on their thinking and problem-solving skills and give them time to come up with answers to questions n make the most of opportunities for children to fully explore space, shape and measure.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed children at play and evaluated activities with the childminder. n The inspector looked at children's observations and assessment records, evidence of the suitability of household members and a range of other documentation, including safeguarding procedures and accident records. n The inspector took into account the views of parents through written feedback. n The inspector looked at the childminders self-evaluation document and talked with the her about how she evaluates and improves her service.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility to protect children from abuse and neglect and is clear about to whom she should report any concerns about a child's welfare. She is vigilant about children's safety in her home and during outings. She undertakes fire drills when new children start with her so that she can ensure children's safety in the event of an emergency. Parental feedback about the childminder is positive. They particularly value her reliability and the caring interactions she has with their children. The childminder makes good use of a range of communication methods to ensure parents are involved in their child's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides an enjoyable learning environment and engages well with children's learning. She regularly talks with children as they play and introduces them to new words, such as 'helicopter' and 'caterpillar', helping to extend their vocabulary. As children explore dolls, cars and animals the childminder supports children's emerging imaginative play. The childminder regularly threads in opportunities for children to count and recognise colours. The childminder is knowledgeable about the children in her care. She makes good use of ongoing assessment to monitor their progress and to support their next stages of development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have warm and positive relationships with the childminder who responds in a caring way when children need a cuddle or reassurance to refresh them as they play. The childminder supports children's self-esteem well. Examples of their work are displayed on the walls and children show pleasure as they look at them. Children regularly take part in activities away from the childminder's home, providing plenty of opportunities for them to become confident and secure in other social situations. The childminder provides healthy snacks and regular opportunities for fresh air in her garden and on local walks. Children are supported to be emotionally well prepared as they make the move to new settings.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated and curious learners who spend time focused on activities that interest them. As they explore wind-up toys children show delight as the turtles' legs move and merry-go-rounds spin. As children explore acorns and leaves they start to learn about the world around them. Children enjoy looking at books and are starting to develop favourite stories to read. All children are making good progress and acquiring the skills needed for the next stage of their learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY392797 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10059650 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 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 6 May 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Ely, Cambridgeshire. She operates all year round from 7.15am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year- old children. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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