Connor, Mrs Jacqueline

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 February 2015 16 April 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 provides a good range of accessible resources and equipment. This offers a stimulating learning environment for the children. This results in successfully capturing children's ongoing interests so that they explore, investigate and become active learners.  Children form strong bonds and warm relationships with the childminder. They are settled in her care, demonstrating they feel safe as they snuggle in for cuddles and include her in their play.  The childminder displays children's self-portraits and their positive comments about each other's abilities and qualities. This teaches children the importance of valuing and appreciating each other's similarities and differences.  The childminder supports children who are learning English as an additional language. She provides books in their home script and learns key words in their own language. This helps communication between the childminder and the children, as well as valuing

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This provision is good

the children's home language.  The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of how to safeguard children in her home. She implements a range of policies and procedures with regard to safeguarding and children's well-being. This effectively promotes children's welfare.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is not always successful in involving parents in sharing more detailed information about their child's learning and development on entry, to support her in planning optimal learning experiences from the start.

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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 the arrangements for involving parents in children's learning, for example, by encouraging them to share more detailed information about their child's development, in order to plan optimal learning experiences from the start.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home and discussed them with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents as provided through written questionnaires and feedback.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation, and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a good range of age-appropriate resources and activities. For example, she teaches children to recognise their colours and to count. She also supports children as they begin to recognise and write their letters. This means that children's literacy skills are promoted and they are well prepared for the next stage of their education, such as nursery and school. The childminder carries out regular observations of children's learning and development and keeps good records of their achievements. She uses this information to plan activities and experiences that will further support children's progress. As a result, children make good progress in line with age-related expectations. When children start attending the childminder's setting, parents provide information about their child's interests and their likes and dislikes. However, this does not yet consistently include parents' observations of their child's stage of learning and development, so that

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who attend. This is good

activities can be even more closely matched to children's needs from the very start.

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good

The childminder has a good settling-in procedure in place, when children come to visit with their parents and information can be shared about the child's needs. This helps children to become contented and settled in the childminder's home and to approach the childminder with confidence. The childminder communicates well with parents with regard to children's care needs, both verbally and through the use of a daily diary. The childminder provides healthy snacks and meals for children. Children are offered choices from within a healthy range of items. This ensures that children learn about what foods are healthy to eat. The childminder places a strong emphasis on helping children to become independent in preparation for school. She ensures that children have the practical skills they need at school, such as being able to dress themselves, put on their own shoes and feed themselves at lunchtime. This means that children can approach their

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good

new settings with confidence because they can manage their own hygiene and personal needs.

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provision is good

The childminder attends regular training to update her knowledge and skills and she uses the new information to set targets for improvement. This shows commitment to her ongoing professional development and to the continuous improvement of her service for children and their families. The childminder closely monitors what children are learning. She uses this information to complete summative progress records for each child, including the progress check for children aged between two and three years. This shows the childminder where the children are meeting age-related expectations and, as a result, children's strengths and areas for development can be quickly identified. The childminder has established effective partnerships with parents. Written feedback is very positive and parents are appreciative of the high quality of care that they and their children receive.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 222029 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 871297 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 April 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1989 and lives in Bar Hill, near Cambridge. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6.30pm, 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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