Childminder in Cambridgeshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 January 2015 13 January 2009

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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 has established effective partnerships with parents and other settings that care for the children, including the school. This means there is a consistent approach to children's emotional well-being and their learning and development.  Children have trusting and affectionate relationships with the childminder. Consequently, they play confidently, enjoy their learning and make good progress in their development.  The childminder uses her good teaching skills to develop children's communication and language effectively. She engages them in purposeful conversation and extends their vocabulary during enjoyable activities, such as storytelling.  Children play in a healthy and safe environment because the childminder is conscientious about good hygiene, such as hand washing. She does daily checks of her home and ensures play equipment is in good condition and appropriate for the ages of

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the best use of activities to extend children's mathematical knowledge.  Children do not have everyday opportunities to explore their senses using materials, such as, paint and play dough.

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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

 strengthen children's mathematical development by making the most of opportunities to talk about and use numbers, shapes and colours in everyday activities  expand the use of materials, such as paint and play dough, to give children greater opportunities to explore their senses and use their imaginations.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children at play and their interactions with the childminder.  A range of documentation was looked at, including suitability checks for the family, some policies and procedures, registers, accident records and the children's learning journals.  The inspector talked to the childminder regarding her self-evaluation, professional development, planning of activities and her daily routines.  The views of parents were taken account of through testimonials provided for the inspection.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good rapport with the children. She gets down to their level and becomes involved in their activities. The childminder uses her good teaching skills well by asking children questions as they play. For example, she asks which nose belongs to which animal, encouraging children to have a go and work out what goes where. The childminder does not always further children's mathematical development by talking about numbers, shapes and colours. Children develop an interest in books because there is a varied range available. They have plentiful writing materials to practise their early writing. The childminder promotes children's decision-making skills by involving them in planning activities, such as making snowflakes from paper. This helps them to gain a sense of responsibility and prepares them for the next stage of their learning. Children explore their senses with different materials, including dry pasta. They enjoy using water and sand

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who attend. This is good

outdoors in good weather. However, the childminder does not often include other tactile and flexible materials, such as paint and play dough, to stimulate children's imaginations. The childminder keeps clear records of children's development, and shares these regularly with parents.

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good

The childminder works closely with parents to settle children in to her home. She arranges visits, and gathers good information about the children's lifestyles and routines. As a result, children's needs are well-met. Children benefit from well-organised accessible resources, which enables them to make choices and develop their independence. The childminder helps children to learn good behaviour by reminding them to share and be kind. She teaches children about road safety and they practise the fire drill. As a result, children learn to keep themselves safe. Children enjoy outings to groups where they socialise and develop relationships, which helps to prepare them for school. The childminder places a good emphasis on healthy activity. Children visit local play areas daily and use the childminder's garden for fresh air and exercise. They take part in enjoyable activities at the childminder's family's fitness centre to support their physical development.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. She has effective methods to observe and assess children's achievements to ensure they all make good progress. Children are protected because the childminder is aware of the signs of child abuse and neglect. She has informative written safeguarding procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's safety. The childminder keeps up- to-date with good practice through her own research and meets regularly with other childminders for professional discussions. First-aid and child protection qualification are maintained to keep children safe. She talks to parents to ensure she is offering them a satisfying service and makes changes to improve her provision. For example, she has introduced visual assessments that are easier to understand.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY374959 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 821357 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 13 January 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives with her husband and two adult children in Chatteris, Cambridgeshire. The childminder offers her childminding service each weekday all year round, except for one week at Christmas. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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