Childminder in Cambridgeshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 April 2015 24 June 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

 Children benefit from the childminder's good teaching skills and the stimulating environment she provides for all ages. This means children are encouraged to investigate, try new things and to enjoy their learning.  Strong parental partnerships are valued by the childminder. She keeps parents well informed of children's achievements and helps to build on what they have already learned at home. As a result, children make good progress in all areas of development.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to support children's emotional well- being. She gradually introduces them to her setting and also visits children in their own home before they start attending. Consequently, children soon become familiar with the new environment and form strong attachments with the childminder.  The childminder has a robust understanding of safeguarding procedures including who she should report her concerns to. She is vigilant about safety and as a result, children

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This provision is good

are able to play and learn without fear of harm.  The childminder keeps a close check on children's overall development and makes sure she provides a wide range of activities to cover all seven areas of learning. As a result, children have the experiences they need to eventually be ready for school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Partnerships with some unfamiliar schools have not yet been established by the childminder. This lessens the opportunity to share information about children's learning and well-being needs from the start to effectively support them in this time of transition.

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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

 extend partnership working with new or unfamiliar schools and early years settings, in order that children's learning needs are taken into account swiftly and they continue to make good or better progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke with children and the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector and childminder took part in a joint observation.  The inspector read questionnaires completed by parents and took account of their views.  The inspector looked at children's home diaries, planning documentation, evidence of background checks and a range of other documentation.

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who attend. This is good

Children are welcomed into the childminder's family home where they are nurtured and well cared for. The childminder has a detailed knowledge of each child's interests and, because of this, is able to plan exciting play opportunities for each one. She gives children her undivided attention as they play and investigate together. This engages children well and helps to develop good levels of concentration and curiosity needed to learn new skills. For example, indoor water play provides endless fun for young children as they learn to fill and empty the wide range of differently sized containers provided by the childminder. She promotes learning effectively by modelling play and repeating language to extend children's emerging vocabulary. Consequently, children are uttering new words daily and clearly mimic the to and fro flow of conversation. The childminder observes children as they play and tracks their learning to ensure they make the good progress that is

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who attend. This is good

expected. Children are well prepared from an early age for their next steps in learning. Even the youngest children enjoy choosing books for themselves and delight as the childminder reads their favourite stories aloud to them. This supports children's developing understanding of the written word and helps to foster a love for literacy.

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good

Children are happy, contented and feel secure with the childminder. She works in partnership with parents and ensures that she is aware of children's likes, dislikes and routines before they start attending. Care routines are made fun by the childminder and this supports the development of strong emotional bonds at this intimate time. Children's good health is promoted as they take part in growing vegetables and learning about healthy foods. Outside play is encouraged and this also helps children to develop healthy lifestyles. The childminder has good strategies in place to help children behave appropriately in her home. This is important in helping older children consider the needs of those younger than themselves.

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provision is good

The childminder is dedicated to her role and has a good understanding of her responsibilities. She keeps abreast of current childcare practices by attending training and using the internet to develop her skills further. The childminder reflects on her practice and has a good perspective of her own abilities and areas where she can improve her provision to enhance children's experiences even further. Partnerships with parents are strong and their positive feedback is evident in regular questionnaires provided by the childminder. This good practice means that the childminder is able to tailor her provision to meet the needs of families and promote children's overall development in a coordinated manner. The childminder has good working relationships with other familiar settings that children attend. However, as children move to schools further afield, the childminder has yet to develop robust ways to share information and fully support children effectively.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY384596 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 858879 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 24 June 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Christchurch near Wisbech, Cambridgeshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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