Childminder in Cambridgeshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 January 2015 4 April 2012

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder's teaching practice is strong. Children play in a stimulating learning environment and spend quality time in the local community to enhance their learning. As a result, children are motivated and eager to learn and are making good progress.  The childminder gives clear priority to supporting children's communication and language skills. She engages them in purposeful conversation and extends their vocabulary during enjoyable activities, such as storytelling.  The childminder has established effective partnerships with parents, other settings and the local school. This means there is a consistent approach to children's learning and emotional well-being.  Children are cared for in a safe and welcoming environment, enabling them to develop trusting and affectionate relationships with the childminder.  The childminder demonstrates a strong drive for the development of her provision. Self-

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This provision is good

evaluation is accurate, takes account of the views of parents and identifies realistic areas for improvement. This has enabled the childminder to make significant improvements since her last inspection.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There are fewer opportunities for children to use natural resources in order to enrich their exploration and discovery of the natural world.

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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

 enhance children's exploration and investigation of their world by extending the range of natural resources that are freely available.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's house and talked with the childminder and children.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation including; children's observations and assessment records, evidence of suitability of household members, the childminder's training, safeguarding and risk assessment procedures.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises and garden used for childminding.  The inspector took into account the views of parents through the childminder's evaluation forms.  The inspector looked at the childminder's self-evaluation of her provision.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a good range of activities, in and out of the home to promote children's learning and development across the seven areas of learning. Children have free access to a wide range of toys and resources that help them develop independence. However, opportunities for children to use natural resources in order to enrich their exploration and discovery of the natural world are less well provided for. Children are excited to explore story sacks and enjoy using props and puppets to re-tell a story. The childminder naturally joins in with children's play, talking with them and supporting pronunciation. As a result, children are making good progress in their communication and language skills. The childminder naturally follows children's own interests. As a result, children are motivated learners and spend sustained periods of time engaged in play. The childminder skilfully weaves counting and discussions about size into activities supporting

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who attend. This is good

children's ongoing mathematical understanding. The use of daily diaries and regular two- way flow of information between the childminder and parents ensures they are actively involved in their children's learning.

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good

The childminder's home is safe and welcoming. The use of risk assessments and good evacuation practices ensure children are cared for in a safe environment. The childminder collects clear information from parents when children start, enabling her to precisely meet their emotional needs. Children have positive relationships with the childminder; they enjoy her cuddles, praise and consistent reassurance. Children have opportunities to be active and engage in physical play both in the garden and while on outings in the local community. The childminder provides healthy snacks. Children take part in the preparation by cutting up fruit and talking about healthy options. Children are benefiting from regular trips to toddler groups to develop their social skills and confidence. The childminder has built links with the local school. She finds out about their daily routines and builds these into her daily practice, enabling children to gain confidence in them before they move on

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good

to school. This supports their emotional well-being.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. She demonstrates a good understanding of how to safeguard children in her care. The childminder has implemented robust self-evaluation that takes into account the views of parents. This has allowed her to make significant improvements since her last inspection. For example, she has developed effective methods to observe and assess children's achievements to ensure they are all making good progress in preparation for school. Furthermore, she demonstrates an understanding of areas that could be further improved, such as, continuing to develop her garden to enrich the opportunities provided. Effective partnerships with other settings help to maintain continuity for children at home, at the childminder's home and at pre-school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY435694 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 870522 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 4 April 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011. She lives in Camborne, Cambridgeshire. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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

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