Childminder EY219602

Inspection date 15 January 2019 Previous inspection date 10 July 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 Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder has made significant improvements since the last inspection. She demonstrates an enthusiasm and passion to help children get the best start to their learning. n Children are settled in the childminder's care. She forms very strong relationships with them, which supports their confidence. Children seek out the childminder for reassurance when they are unsure. n The childminder has a strong focus on developing children's independence. She supports them to take care of themselves and encourages babies to feed themselves. n The childminder promotes children's language skills well. She listens to babies' vocalisations and responds to them. She uses a range of words during activities, which helps to build children's vocabulary. n The childminder has not taken every opportunity to develop her continued professional development to promote children's learning and development to the highest level.

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This provision is good

n While the childminder works in partnership with parents well, opportunities to support children's health and independence are not fully maximised.

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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 focus on professional development opportunities to help improve children's outcomes further n work even more closely with parents to further support children's health and independence from the very start of the placement.

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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 indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and viewed evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector sought the views of parents through written statements.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has successfully updated her child protection knowledge and understanding. This effectively supports the childminder to promote children's safety and well-being. She also demonstrates a good understanding of wider safeguarding concerns. The childminder has clear knowledge of how to ensure any future assistants are suitable to work with children. She works with other professionals and early years providers that children attend. This benefits children's ongoing education and learning. Parents are very happy with the care and education the childminder provides. The childminder regularly reviews her policies and procedures. This ensures the smooth running of the service she provides to children and their families. She completes daily safety checks of the premises to help keep children safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of the childminder's teaching is good. She has a childcare qualification and successfully uses her skills and knowledge to support children to grow and develop. The childminder records accurate observations of children's learning. She then uses these effectively to plan and support children's learning needs. For example, to encourage children to confidently explore the outdoor area, the childminder provides activities that are based on children's interests. She supports young children to improve their concentration skills by gaining their interest in activities appropriate for their age. This challenges their learning effectively. Babies are able to explore with all of their senses. For example, the childminder draws their attention to the sounds that occur in the garden. The childminder effectively uses her knowledge of other cultures to help children gain awareness about diversity. For example, she provides a range of meals from around

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's home is welcoming to children. She encourages independence by thoughtfully arranging toys so that children can access them without adult support. The childminder obtains detailed information from parents and the children themselves, so she can meet their individual needs well. Children behave well. They receive praise and encouragement, which boosts their self-esteem. The childminder follows hygiene procedures, which helps children to understand how to take care of themselves. Children are able to move their whole bodies on a variety of equipment in the garden to develop their physical skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They quickly become independent and confident learners. Children gain the skills they need for their next stage of their learning and eventual move on to school. Babies listen as the childminder reads to them, which promotes their listening skills and a love of books. Young children are learning about number as they count items together with the childminder. Children learn persistence as they attempt to fit puzzle shapes into the matching space.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY219602 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10078150 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 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 10 July 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in Cottenham, Cambridgeshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, for except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year- old children. The childminder holds a relevant 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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