Childminder EY435386

Inspection date 10 December 2018 Previous inspection date 10 December 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 Not Applicable

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This provision is good

n The childminder understands well the dispositions and interests of children in her care. She uses this knowledge to provide a good range of enjoyable activities and resources that engages and motivates children. n The childminder supports children's independence well. Children are confident at taking themselves to the toilet and skilled in putting on coats and shoes. On the school run, the childminder supports children to learn how to cross roads safely. n The childminder regularly seeks the views of the children and takes account of them when she makes plans for the week. n Children are learning about healthy lifestyles. As they talk about their advent calendars, children reflect on the importance of brushing their teeth and not eating too many sweets. n The childminder shows a drive to improve the quality of her provision. She values professional development and is clear about why she chooses to attend certain short

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This provision is good

courses and the positive impact they have on her childminding service. n The childminder provides good feedback to parents when they collect their children and ensures messages from school and pre-school are passed to them. n The childminder has not fully explored ways to promote opportunities for children to develop a wider understanding of people, festivals and customs beyond their immediate experiences.

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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 build on the current opportunities children have to develop a wider understanding about diversity and an appreciation of different beliefs and ways of life.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed children at play and talked with the childminder about the range of activities she provides. n The inspector looked at children's 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 talked with the childminder 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. She knows to whom she would report any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder understands how to respond to a child protection allegation against an adult in her home. She regularly updates her child protection training. The childminder is well organised and has a range of relevant policies and procedures in place, which she shares with parents. Parental feedback about the childminder is positive. They comment on how well the childminder communicates with them and how she meets the differing needs of their children. The childminder has developed good links with the local school and pre- school that children attend, ensuring a meaningful flow of information about children's needs and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder engages well with children, supporting their communication skills and talking about their day. Children spend time making bracelets out of small rubber bands, showing perseverance as they master the new skill the childminder has taught them. As they sit and copy patterns with beads, children carefully select the colours that they need, occasionally, checking with the childminder that they are making the picture correctly. Children who are tired after a day at school are able to simply relax. When appropriate, the childminder supports children's ongoing areas of development from pre- school and school. For example, as children make Christmas decorations, the childminder encourages children to count how many gems they have used and to practise their cutting skills. She supports older children to practise their spelling homework.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

All children, including those who have only recently started with the childminder, have warm and positive relationships with her. Children confidently move about the childminder's home, selecting the resources that they wish to play with. Children are provided with healthy home-cooked meals and snacks and reminded to wash their hands before they eat. The childminder understands the dietary needs of children in her care and ensures they are catered for. Children have regular opportunities to be physically active as they make use of the school playground. They use the climbing equipment or play games of football. Children show compassion to each other and play well together. As they play with board games, children learn to take turns and share.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY435386 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10062072 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 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13 Date of previous inspection 10 December 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011. She operates term time from 7am to 9am and from 3pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday. She provides occasional care during school holidays in line with parental demand.

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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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