Childminder in Cambridgeshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 May 2015 19 January 2011

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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 places a good emphasis on developing children's communication and language skills through skilful questioning and enjoyable conversations. As a result, they are well prepared for school.  The childminder has a clear understanding of the progress children make in their learning. This helps to ensure their strengths and areas for development are known and their learning needs are effectively met.  The childminder ensures that children benefit from daily outdoor exercise and fresh air. They explore local woods and play in recreation areas, which supports their physical development and understanding of the world.  The childminder forms strong relationships with children. They play confidently in her care and feel settled and secure.  The childminder has good partnerships with other pre-school settings and the school, to promote continuity in children's care and education.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although resources are plentiful, not all are effectively organised to enable children to access them independently.

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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 children's ability to make independent choices from the broad range of resources, for example, by reducing the size of larger boxes and adding pictorial labels and signs.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children and the childminder as they took part in the activities and looked at parts of the home used for childminding.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and her co-childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  A range of documents were looked at, including evidence of the suitability of the family, children's records, some policies and procedures, training and self-evaluation.  The inspector took into account the views of parents through testimonials and questionnaires.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder and her co-childminder plan and provide interesting experiences that encourage children to explore and become active learners. Children learn to solve problems, for example, they sort fir cones and stones, and compare the differences. They explore materials, such as paint, play dough and flour, to find out about colour and texture. Children enjoy selecting books to share with the childminder. She reads aloud to them, encouraging older children to follow the words as she reads. Children explore other countries and cultures through food, music and books. The childminder regularly evaluates children's learning abilities to ensure they make good progress. She works closely with parents and keeps them well informed about children's experiences to ensure a consistent approach.

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good

The childminder offers parents flexible settling-in procedures and collects information about children's routines, interests and aptitudes. This enables her to effectively meet their individual needs. Children benefit from varied and nutritious meals and snacks. They take part in cooking activities and help to grow vegetables in the garden to enhance their understanding of healthy diets. Children learn about wildlife in the childminder's garden and build homes for hedgehogs and frogs. They develop their independence in practical ways, such as helping to tidy away toys or washing up their plates from lunch. The childminder has a vast range of resources. She uses photographs of those toys stored elsewhere to remind children of previous activities they have enjoyed. However, available resources are not always easy for children to access to enhance their exploration.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of the learning and development requirements and keeps children safe. She is aware of the procedures to follow if there are concerns about a child's welfare. Written safeguarding policies inform parents about her responsibilities. The childminder's considerable experience and qualifications give her good teaching skills and help to effectively prepare children for the next stage of their learning. The childminder has good experience of working with other agencies, such as speech and language specialists, to support children's development. Parents and children are regularly asked for their views in order to help the childminder maintain the good quality of the provision.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY307561 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 861934 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 19 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in Ramsey, Cambridgeshire. She works with a co-childminder and operates each weekday all year round. The childminder 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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