Childminder EY501613

Inspection date 30 October 2018 Previous inspection date 7 June 2018

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 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 Not Applicable

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The provision is good

n The childminder has used her skills and experience to review her work and implement sustainable improvements. This has played a major part in significantly developing her childcare service since her last inspection. n The childminder understands the principles of out-of-school care. She ensures that children can relax and talk with their friends. She balances this well with opportunities for them to enjoy interesting activities that aid their formal learning at school. n The childminder builds strong partnerships with parents. They report that they are aware of her genuine nurturing approach and appreciate the wide variety of activities she offers and her flexibility in responding to the needs of their families. n Children respond to the childminder's calm, caring approach. They recognise that she is genuinely interested in them and values their contributions and individuality. This helps to promote a positive atmosphere, where children play enthusiastically and develop

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The provision is good

confident approaches that support their ability to learn. n The childminder makes good use of any new knowledge from training and research. She offers children a wider variety of craft activities that help to promote their creativity.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not consistently make the best use outdoor areas for children who prefer to play outside, to fully promote their enjoyment and aid them in extending their interests. n The childminder does not always make the best use of opportunities to support children in developing their understanding of healthy lifestyle 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

n extend the use of outdoor areas to offer children who prefer to play outside further opportunities that enhance their enjoyment and extend their interests n enhance the daily opportunities that enable children to build on their understanding of the relevance of healthy practices.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed activities indoors and outside. She talked with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector reviewed an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of household members. She discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and viewed a range of other documentation, including the safeguarding procedures. n The inspector took account of the views of parents, as given in their written feedback to the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder regularly completes training to refresh her understanding of this area. She demonstrates a good knowledge of potential threats to children's welfare, such as those posed by extreme views and practices, and understands how to report any concerns. The childminder has successfully addressed the actions from her last inspection. She now keeps accurate records of children's attendance and fully understands the procedures to report any allegations of abuse, further promoting children's safety and welfare. The childminder conscientiously evaluates her work to inform improvements and ensure that she continues to meet all legal requirements. Recent improvements include the addition of role-play resources that link to children's interests and offer them further opportunities to develop their imagination. The childminder works well with schools that children attend. She makes

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

sure she is aware of what children are working on in school so that she can offer them opportunities to build on this.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children participate enthusiastically in play opportunities that support them in developing the skills that aid their learning. They make friendships and learn to share and work together. For example, they share out the toy cars and work together to make ramps, then try these out to see if the cars go faster. The childminder plans activities well so that they capture children's interest. For example, children become engrossed as they paint Halloween models. They develop their communication skills as they explain their ideas for using different paints. The childminder gently extends their play by encouraging them to look at the new colours they can make by mixing the paints. Children enjoy their time with the childminder and develop their formal learning as they play. For instance, they thoroughly enjoy bowling and extend their mathematical skills as they count the skittles and keep score. When playing with coloured dough, they learn to use tools safely

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

and effectively and name the various shapes they are making.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works well with parents and gains a good understanding of children's needs. She uses this knowledge to help children to settle and to offer them pertinent support. The childminder guides children in understanding how their behaviour affects others and in learning to manage this. Children show care and respect for one another. They happily share the resources and readily offer one another praise and encouragement as they play. This supportive environment aids children in building the positive emotional attitudes that help them in school. Practical daily routines, such as putting away their coats and bags and helping to set the table, support children in developing their independence. Children participate in activities that promote their physical development. For example, they develop control of their smaller hand muscles as they select small craft items and carefully arrange them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY501613 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10079639 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 4 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 7 June 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Upper Cambourne. She operates from 7.30am to 8.45am and from 2.45pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday, during term time. She provides occasional care during school holidays.

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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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