Childminder in Cambridgeshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 May 2015 20 January 2010

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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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder provides a wide range of stimulating experiences which promote children's curiosity. Consequently, children are interested, motivated to learn and make good progress.  The childminder is warm and approachable. She establishes good attachments with the children who demonstrate that they feel safe and secure.  Settling-in procedures are flexible to ensure children's emotional well-being is supported from the start. Consequently, children are confident and well prepared emotionally for the next stage in their learning.  Arrangements for safeguarding children are strong. The childminder fully understands her role and responsibilities to protect children from harm.  Assessments of children's progress are accurate and used effectively to plan for children's next steps in learning.  The childminder establishes strong partnerships with parents and other professionals.

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This provision is good

This contributes significantly to the good progress children make.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder talks continuously to the children to support their communication and language development, but she does not always give them sufficient time to join in the conversation or to respond to questions.  Children cannot reach the sink to wash their hands without support from the childminder.

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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

 enhance support for children's language development, critical thinking and problem- solving skills, for example, by modelling vocabulary, posing meaningful questions and giving children time to answer them  support children's independence in their self-care by making it easier for them to wash and dry their hands.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector viewed the areas inside the childminder's home and the garden which are used for childminding purposes.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including children's records and learning journals. The inspector also looked at the childminder's training certificates, evidence of suitability of adults residing in the house, and a sample of policies and procedures.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She makes accurate assessments of their progress. Any gaps in children's progress are identified quickly, and appropriate support is sought in partnership with parents. She uses her good knowledge of the children to engage and motivate them to participate in activities. Children learn about life cycles as they watch and care for tadpoles. The childminder is enthusiastic to support children's growing knowledge. However, sometimes this means she misses opportunities to ask children what they already know or to promote their creative thinking and problem-solving skills. Children do not always have sufficient time to think and answer the childminder's questions because she talks quickly and sometimes gives the answers herself. The childminder supports early literacy skills by reading books and encouraging older children to write their names. Children enjoy many craft activities and

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who attend. This is good

proudly display their creations on the walls. Children make good progress, given their starting points and acquire good skills to support their future education.

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good

The childminder is friendly and caring. She establishes good relationships with the children and their families. She is a good role model. She calmly and consistently establishes her expectations of behaviour with the children. She ensures the environment is safe. She supports children to learn to manage risks, for example by encouraging them to play on playground apparatus at the park to learn what they can do. Children enjoy sharing dressing-up clothes and the childminder supports their independence in dressing. However, opportunities for children to be independent in aspects of their hygiene, such as washing their hands are limited, because they cannot reach the sink. Children are emotionally well prepared for the move to school because they are familiar with the school environment and adults as they participate in the school run. The environment is warm and stimulating and enables children to pursue their interests and independence because

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good

they choose from the wide range of easily accessible resources.

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provision is good

The childminder has a sound understanding of her role and responsibilities to protect children from harm. She uses good risk assessment procedures to ensure children are safe both in the setting and on outings. She ensures her first-aid qualification and safeguarding training are regularly updated which ensures children are well protected. She regularly reviews her practice to identify areas for improvement. She undertakes training targeted to develop her practice. For example, training in woodland activities has extended the experiences she provides for the children and has positively impacted on their self- confidence. Partnerships with parents and other professionals are well established and contribute significantly to the good progress children make. Parental feedback is overwhelmingly positive. Parents typically comment how happy and safe their children are.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY392797 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 859469 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 20 January 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009. She operates from her home in Ely, Cambridgeshire each week day from 8am to 6pm 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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