Childminder in Cambridgeshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 April 2015 11 November 2008

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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 values outside play. Children have free-flow access to her well- resourced garden that covers all areas of learning. This ensures children who like an outside learning environment are well supported in their development. As a result, all children are motivated, eager to learn and are making good progress.  Children are cared for in a warm and welcoming environment and good measures are in place to promote their safety. The childminder routinely carries out risk assessments and has a good knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures.  The childminder sets realistic expectations of the children and manages behaviour effectively to help them develop an understanding of right and wrong. Children are polite, friendly and are learning to take turns and share.  The childminder has established strong partnerships with parents and other settings that care for the children. This means there is a consistent approach to children's

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This provision is good

learning and development.  The childminder demonstrates a strong drive for development of her provision. Self- evaluation is accurate, taking account of the views of parents and identifies robust areas for improvement. She regularly attends training. This has enabled the childminder to make ongoing improvements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not allow enough time for children to form their own answers or misses opportunities to extend their critical thinking through the use of effective questioning.

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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 opportunities for children to think critically, through the consistent use of effective questioning and by providing adequate time for them to respond.

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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 children's observations and assessment records, evidence of the suitability of household members and a range of other documentation, including the safeguarding procedures and risk assessments.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises and garden used for childminding.  The inspector reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation folder.  The inspector took into account the views of parents through written feedback.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a stimulating range of activities to promote children's learning and development across the seven areas of learning. She is skilled in adapting them to meet needs of the differing ages in her care. As a result, all children are motivated learners and spend sustained periods of time engaged in play. Children make good progress in relation to their starting points and are well prepared for school. The childminder naturally joins in with children's play, talking with them and supporting pronunciation. Younger children's babbling is responded to positively. As a result, children are developing good communication and language skills. The childminder skilfully weaves counting and discussions about size into activities, such as playing with pasta. This supports children's emerging mathematical understanding. Imaginative activities, such as sending postcards to childminders in different countries, develops children's understanding

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who attend. This is good

of other cultures. However, the childminder sometimes misses opportunities to extend children's critical thinking through the use of appropriate questions, or by not allowing enough time for children to formulate their answers. This means children, sometimes, miss opportunities to find their own solutions and think critically during their play. The use of online 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 collects clear information from parents when children start, enabling her to meet their emotional needs. Children have positive relationships with the childminder, as 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. They are encouraged to learn about healthy eating and are offered a good range of healthy snacks to develop their tastes. Children develop their social skills and confidence as the childminder regularly meets up with other local childminders. Children are well-supported as they make the move to school. They have opportunities to practice getting changed in to their sports clothes and older children share their experiences of school. Younger children's emerging independence is supported as they are encouraged to hang up their coats and have a go at putting their shoes on.

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provision is good

The well-qualified childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. She makes good use of an online system to ensure she is robust in her observation, assessment and planning. This supports all children's learning. The childminder makes use of a childminding support network to gain ideas to develop her practice. She values professional development and implements new learning effectively. For example, she has developed her playroom to better meet the needs of two-year-olds. Parents value the flexible and caring service she provides.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY371528 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 858072 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 11 November 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in St Neots. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. 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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