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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 April 2015 7 November 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 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 develop a love for books. For example, there is a wide range of books attractively displayed for children to freely choose. The children take books to the childminder and her assistant, and they warmly share story times together.  Children who speak English as an additional language are supported well, so that by the time they move on to other settings and school, they have very good skills in spoken English.  Children love to sing and join in action rhymes. They and the childminder clap and cheer and this further supports children's confidence and self-esteem.  Children's sense of well-being and belonging is strong, because the childminder and her assistant form secure emotional attachments with them. They work closely with parents to ensure they have a wealth of knowledge about each individual child. This contributes to children feeling very settled and secure.  Since the last inspection the childminder has made significant improvements to her

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This provision is good

practice. She, and her assistant, have attended first-aid training and as a result, have made positive changes to their practice.  The childminder is committed to promoting a good-quality provision for children. She now clearly evaluates what is working and what she needs to improve. For example, she has recently made changes to the way she completes her observations and assessments of children's learning. Consequently, children's good learning is more evident.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make best use of all the information parents provide about their children's learning at home in her good assessments of children's development.  Children do not have access to the childminder's garden throughout the whole year.

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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

 promote children's good learning even more, by consistently using all the information parents provide about children's learning at home, to secure a more collaborative and shared approach to their development  enhance the already good-learning opportunities even more, for example, by allowing children to have more regular access to the garden.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder engaging in activities with the children and discussed the learning that was taking place.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises and garden used for childminding.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning documentation, evidence of the suitability of household members and a range of other documents, including the safeguarding policy.  The inspector took account of information from parents as recorded in written documents.

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who attend. This is good

The quality of teaching is good because the childminder provides a range of activities which effectively challenge children. She ensures children have free access to a range of toys and resources, which are of interest to them. The childminder uses children's interest in building to promote their mathematical development. For example, as children build, the childminder's assistant encourages them to compare the sizes of sequencing cups and children accurately count how many they use. Younger children enjoy using cause and effect toys, such as feeding plastic coins into a pretend piggy bank. They laugh and squeal with excitement when the music plays. These effective activities ensure children are developing the skills they need for moving on to nursery and ultimately to school. The childminder regularly observes and assesses children's learning. She shares these assessments regularly with parents through discussion. However, the childminder does not

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who attend. This is good

always make best use of the information parents provide about their child's learning at home to fully maximise her already good assessments.

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good

Children form strong, emotional attachments with the childminder and her assistant. They settle extremely quickly and are happy and relaxed in this welcoming home. Children of different ages play and learn together extremely well and their behaviour is exemplary. The older children love to help. For example, after snack they ensure all children's cups are brought back to the playroom. The childminder supports children very well to develop the skills that they need to adopt a healthy lifestyle. They are provided with nutritious snacks and meals each day. Children are taught to follow good hygiene practices as they wash their hands at appropriate times. The childminder's use of nearby parks enables children to have fun and provides wonderful opportunities for running and exploring. However, the childminder does not fully utilise the use of her garden to allow children to have more regular access to the outdoor environment.

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provision is good

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to protect and safeguard children. Through the implementation of effective policies and procedures, she actively promotes children's safety and welfare. The childminder's monthly monitoring and tracking of children's progress ensures that any gaps in learning are quickly identified. The childminder sources appropriate professional development opportunities, for herself and her assistant, through accessing training online and attending courses. The childminder monitors the performance of her assistant by having regular discussions with her and gaining her views on the further development of their practice. Parents' written comments are positive about the care and activities the childminder provides, and the good impact this has on children's development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY269073 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 1000738 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 7 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Cambridge. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant on a regular basis. The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language.

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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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