Childminder EY403604

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children form a strong bond with the childminder and her assistant. This helps them to settle quickly and they thrive in their care. Children show that they are happy, safe and secure. They confidently move around the childminder's welcoming setting and make their needs known. The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. Children behave well. They share and take turns with their friends. Children enjoy their play and enjoy exploring the learning environment freely and safely.

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The provision is good

Children demonstrate positive attitudes to learning. They concentrate well on their chosen activities and keep on trying when things do not work the first time. The childminder knows the children well and provides activities that are based on their interests. She builds on what children already know and can do, and plans activities to support what they need to learn next. The childminder and her assistant join in children's play and ask questions that help to extend their learning. This helps children acquire the skills they need to be ready for the next stage in their learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder uses her good knowledge of the children to plan a curriculum to meet their individual needs. She uses information from her assessment of children's learning well to identify any gaps. The childminder works closely with parents and other professionals, such as speech and language therapists, to ensure that children receive appropriate support to help narrow those gaps. n The childminder is well qualified. She has a good overview of her setting and identifies areas that she can improve further to enhance the opportunities she can provide for children. The childminder completes a range of training courses. She ensures that her assistant keeps up to date with mandatory training to support their practice. The childminder monitors her assistant's practice and has ongoing discussions with them as part of the supervision process. She meets regularly with other childminders to share good early years practice.

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need to do better?

n Children enjoy listening to well-read stories. The childminder's assistant reads the story, pausing so that children can say a word or point to the picture. Children listen intently and enthusiastically join in. They are captivated and remain focused for the whole story. When pointing to a picture of the sun, young children exclaim, 'Twinkle, twinkle star'. n Children join in singing sessions with enthusiasm. They copy the actions, rowing back and forth, and jump up and down excitedly when the 'sleeping bunnies' wake up. This encourages their sense of fun and well-being, while developing their physical skills. n Children enjoy exploring the well-planned learning environment that the childminder provides indoors, demonstrating curiosity in their surroundings.

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need to do better?

5 December 2019 However, the childminder does not make consistently good use of the outdoor environment to build on the learning experiences of children who prefer to play outside. n The childminder ensures children eat nutritious meals and snacks. She makes good use of opportunities to promote messages about healthy lifestyles. Children sit at the table for meals and enjoy the social occasion. They follow sensible hygiene routines, including washing their hands before eating, and wiping their nose with a tissue. They are gaining awareness of how this contributes to their good health. n The childminder works well with parents to discuss any concerns about children's progress and identify how to meet their needs. Parents are very pleased with the care their children receive and the progress they make in their learning. Although partnerships with parents are good, the childminder has not found successful ways to involve all parents in their children's learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder follows rigorous procedures to keep children safe. She demonstrates a good understanding of her responsibility to protect children from harm. The childminder makes sure her assistant is clear about her role in protecting children. Both have a good knowledge of safeguarding and of the possible risks to children's well-being. The childminder is alert to the possible signs of abuse. She knows the agencies to contact in the event of any concerns raised about a child in her care. The childminder closely supervises children and teaches them about safety in her setting and when on outings.

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should:

n make even better use of the outdoor environment to support the continuing good progress of children who prefer to play and learn outside n find innovative ways to enable a shared approach that encourages all parents to be part of their children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY403604 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10113183 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 to 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 18 August 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Littleport, Cambridgeshire. The childminder operates all year round from 8am until 5pm, Monday to Thursday, except for family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3 and works with an assistant. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact it has on children's learning. n The inspector talked with the childminder, her assistant and minded children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and her assistant. She discussed how the childminder reviews her practice and how she keeps records of children's attendance and any accidents. n The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

5 December 2019 5 December 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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