Childminder EY539008

Inspection date 19 November 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 develops extremely good relationships with parents. This helps her to find out about each child's care and initial learning needs. The childminder pays very good attention to promoting children's development. She observes and assesses each child, identifying how she can support their next steps for learning and eventual move on to school. n Children develop warm and playful relationships with the childminder. They enjoy her company and show how secure and comfortable they feel in her home. n Parents describe the childminder's service as 'wonderful', they are very happy with the 'detailed reports' the childminder provides for them, about their child. They say that the childminder is 'warm, welcoming and friendly'. n Children have daily opportunities to enjoy plenty of fresh air and exercise. They develop their balance and coordination as they use large equipment in the garden and during visits to local parks.

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The provision is good

n Potential hazards are minimised by the childminder. This enables children to play within a safe and secure environment. Children make their own choices, about what they want to play with and explore from the excellent range of toys and activities on offer. n The childminder has developed effective policies and procedures. She regularly reviews these to ensure that they are fit for purpose and reflect the service she provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Older and most able children do not always have as many opportunities as possible to explore writing as part of their play.

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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 enhance opportunities for children to use writing and purposeful marks in their play.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this had on children's learning. n The inspector discussed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of persons working with children. The inspector discussed with the childminder how she reflects on her practice. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through email feedback and letters they have shared with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows how to report a child protection concern to her local safeguarding children board. The childminder reflects on her practice well. She identifies areas for future improvement and listens to children and parents when formulating action plans to enhance the quality of her provision. The childminder reflects on the training she undertakes. Children benefit as she uses her knowledge well to support their ongoing learning. Parents help to inform initial assessments and are invited to contribute to their child's ongoing reviews. All groups of children make very good progress given their age, ability and starting points.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children in her care very well, she takes account of their interests. The childminder provides engaging activities that motivate and capture children's curiosity. For example, children spend time examining a telescope, peering down each end. They notice how it can close and extend as they move it around in their hands. The childminder extends their imaginative play further. She helps them to search for pretend ships across the 'playroom sea'. They discuss, with excitement, how they might find hidden treasure. Children quickly become immersed in their learning. The childminder helps children of all ages to extend their vocabulary. She narrates what they are doing, asks probing questions and repeats simple sentences that the children quickly copy. Where children attend additional settings, the childminder works effectively with other early years professionals.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Effective settling-in arrangements ensure that children's emotional well-being is supported from the start. Children settle very quickly in this warm and caring environment. The childminder is very sensitive to their needs, for example she knows when children need a nap, or a quiet moment to read a book. Children develop a strong sense of belonging, they are polite and friendly to their peers. The childminder provides the children with nutritious home-cooked meals and healthy snacks that help them to grow and thrive.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated to join in activities and they are eager to learn. They play happily with and alongside each other and the childminder. Children are confident communicators. They use their voices to join in conversations or make their needs known, for example, when they want a particular toy. Children concentrate for extended periods of time during play, they are sociable and comfortable in the childminder's care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY539008 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10079214 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 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She operates throughout the year, except for bank holidays and family holidays. Sessions are from 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday.

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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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