Childminder in Cambridgeshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12/12/2012 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: Not Applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder makes sure that her home is safe and well-organised so that children can easily select resources for themselves. This helps them grow in confidence and independence.  Children form secure attachments with the childminder, which means they are confident, settled and keen to explore and learn.  The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of how children learn and develop, she carefully observes in order to assess their skills and interacts effectively to improve their learning.  The childminder helps children to form strong relationships with one another. They are kind and caring towards each other and happily share their toys.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Parents have limited opportunities to become involved in their child's learning and contribute what they know to support their child's progress.  Resources to build on children's understanding of themselves and the wider world are not fully in place.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are scheduled:  at least once in every inspection cycle. The current cycle ends on 31 July 2016  more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged as inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage; or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised for inspection where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector talked with children present.  The inspector also took account of the views of written feedback from parents.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and her interactions with the minded children throughout the inspection.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector checked documentation including children's learning journals, accident records and the childminder's self-evaluation.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2012 on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her husband and two children aged one and five years in March, Cambridgeshire. The whole of the childminder's house and the rear garden is used for childminding. The family has a pet dog.

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Information about the setting

The childminder attends a toddler group and activities in the village and she visits the shops and park on a regular basis. There are currently three children on roll, all of whom are in the early years age group and attend part-time. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 develop further opportunities for parents to engage in their child's learning and share what they know their child can do at home

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 increase children's understanding of each other and the wider world by developing the range of resources and images.

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who attend

The childminder has a secure understanding of how children learn; she carefully observes children to find out about their immediate interests in order to plan activities or experiences to enhance their learning. The childminder is developing records to assess and plan for children's learning needs, which ensures all areas of learning are covered. She observes children in their play and takes photographs of them to illustrate the activities they enjoy. The childminder works effectively in partnership with parents to support children's individual needs and discuss their child's progress. However, parents do not have sufficient opportunities to support and share information about their child's learning and development at home, in order to further improve the assessment of children's learning.

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who attend

Children confidently move around to investigate the interesting activities because the childminder gently encourages them to try for themselves. For example, children develop their skills when using technology through the use of programmable toys. They show great interest in toys with buttons, flaps and simple mechanisms, which they competently operate. Consequently, children are gaining the key skills they need for the next steps in their learning. Children have access to a range of books. They enjoy listening to stories and take part as the childminder talks to them about what they can see. She encourages them to point out objects and they begin to confidently label them.

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who attend

The childminder gives good priority to the prime areas of learning with children under three and is able to identify when early intervention may be needed to ensure that no child gets left behind. She supports the development of young children well and provides a broad and interesting range of activities for the children in her care. The childminder encourages children's communication skills through effective interaction. She talks to children, commenting on what they are doing and asks simple questions to encourage them to think and demonstrate what they know. The childminder ensures all children are involved in shared activities, helping them to include one another in their play. Under her gentle guidance, children behave well and form caring relationships with one another. This is demonstrated as children ensure that babies' can reach their drink by moving it near to them.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children are cared for in a loving and caring environment where they feel secure to explore their surroundings. They have built up trusting relationships with the childminder and her family. These positive relationships result in happy children who feel safe in the childminder's care. The childminder makes sure she finds out about children's preferences and their daily routines by gathering information from parents. In addition, she carries out home visits before the children start in her care. This helps to promote children's sense of security, while ensuring that the transition between the home and the childminder's home is a positive experience. The childminder spends time supporting individual children, and this means they feel special and valued which helps to promote their self-esteem. The childminder acts as a good role model in the calm and consistent way she approaches behaviour management. She is positive and offers lots of praise to develop children's self-

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

esteem and this helps them to feel good about what they do. Resources are in place to help children gain awareness of the diverse society in which they live. However, there is scope for further development to enrich the range of meaningful resources. For example, by using photographs that reflects other cultures, special people and familiar places.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children's safety is given priority as the childminder ensures her premises are secure. Daily checks of the premises mean children play in a safe and clean environment. The childminder helps children develop their understanding of how to be safe. For example, they practise the fire drill so that they know what to do in an emergency. Children enjoy lots of outdoor play in the garden, which effectively promotes their physical development. The childminder makes good use of local venues, such as parks to extend the options for outdoor play so that children benefit from fresh air and exercise. Children's health is promoted well because the childminder follows effective hygiene procedures and practices. Children learn sensible hygiene routines because the childminder acts as a good role model. Her guidance and support helps them to become independent in their personal care. For example, children demonstrate independent self-care skills as they competently

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provision

The childminder is making good progress at the start of her childminding service and demonstrates an indepth knowledge and understanding of both the welfare and learning and development requirements. Children are effectively safeguarded because the childminder is fully aware of her role and responsibility to protect children in her care. She has devised a clear safeguarding policy which she shares with parents. The childminder understands the required ratios she must maintain and the importance of informing Ofsted of any changes. She has a good awareness of how to promote children's safety and carries out both visual and written risk assessments to ensure children can play and explore confidently, in a safe and suitable environment.

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provision

The childminder is committed to continually improving her service. She is keen to provide the best quality care and learning for children. For example, she has undertaken training to ensure her knowledge on the prime and specific areas of learning and development are clear. The childminder is committed to continuing her professional development so she can further develop her knowledge of new practices in early years. The childminder demonstrates a drive for improvement; through careful monitoring and evaluation she has identified areas for development and begun to address them. For example, she reorganised the environment so that babies now have lots of space to move and practise their growing physical skills.

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provision

The childminder recognises the importance of building close links with parents. Positive written feedback demonstrates parents' high regard for the childminder and the service she offers. The childminder is clear about sharing information between settings when children attend more than one provision, which enables them to work together to support children's learning. Systems for monitoring and evaluating children's progress are in place. The childminder uses the guidance for Development Matters in the Early Years Foundation Stage document to ensure she has an accurate understanding of children's skills and she can ensure they achieve in all areas.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Satisfactory Satisfactory provision is performing less well than expectations in one or more of the key areas. It requires improvement in order to be good. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be inspected again within 12 months of the date of this inspection.

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Grade Judgement Description

Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY449295 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 805652 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted', which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises that are usually their own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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