Childminder in Cambridgeshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 June 2015 3 April 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

 The quality of teaching is good. The childminder understands how young children learn. She assesses their development, and provides a good range of interesting and challenging experiences that meets their individual learning needs. Consequently, the children acquire the skills and independence they need for later learning, and the move to school.  Children appear happy and emotionally secure in the childminder's care. She quickly builds up a trusting relationship with them. As a result, they seek reassurance and support from her as they play, and calmly settle together to share their favourite stories.  The childminder is consistent in her approach to behaviour management. This helps the children to learn what is acceptable. As a result, the children play pleasantly together.  The childminder is confident about safeguarding children. She is aware of the action to take and who to contact should she become concerned about a child's welfare. This

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This provision is good

helps to protect the children in her care from harm. The childminder makes sure that she meets all the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage very well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide children with consistent opportunities to learn about the natural world through practical experiences, such as planting and growing.  The childminder does not always make the most of ongoing training opportunities to fully extend her existing knowledge and skills.

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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

 strengthen the learning opportunities for children, by increasing practical activities which enable them to engage first-hand in learning about the natural world  strengthen the good knowledge of early years practice, for example, by identifying further training opportunities across a broader range of practice to promote even higher standards of teaching and learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed general play and the snack time routines.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability checks for all persons currently in the household, and a range of other documentation. First-aid and safeguarding training certificates were viewed.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder in relation to observations of the children's play, learning and progress.  The inspector discussed the childminder's reflective practice.

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who attend. This is good

The experienced childminder speaks regularly with parents and other adults involved with children. This provides her with information about their interests and achievements outside of her setting. She uses this knowledge along with her own observations to quickly identify children's starting points. The childminder plans activities which challenge all groups of children appropriately. This includes providing dual language books and games which reflect the cultural backgrounds of all children attending her setting. Children develop their communication skills as they discuss story ideas and share the books. They enjoy sensory play, for example, as they explore the texture of paints while mixing them to create different colours. They also enjoy exploring natural resources which the childminder provides in treasure baskets. However, there are fewer opportunities for consistently extending their learning while playing in the garden. For example, the

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who attend. This is good

childminder does not encourage children to discover more of the natural world through planting and growing activities.

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good

The childminder provides plenty of verbal praise and reassurance for the children. This raises their confidence and self-esteem. She takes time to make sure that her home is safe and secure. This enables the children to move freely and play safely. The childminder gives good attention to promoting their physical skills. She encourages them to develop dexterity, as they competently use single-handed tools, such as paint brushes or their knife and fork while eating. The childminder takes children out and about to parks and toddler groups. Here, they can use larger play apparatus to help develop their large muscle skills and coordination. They also develop their confidence and awareness of safety, as they test out their abilities on the challenging equipment. The childminder works together with parents to make sure that children enjoy a wide range of healthy foods, which help them to thrive.

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provision is good

The childminder reflects and develops her practice by talking and sharing ideas with other local childminders. In addition, she seeks the views of the parents and children, which enables her to continue meeting their needs effectively. The childminder readily undertakes required training. This includes safeguarding and first aid. She updates this regularly so that she can provide appropriate care for children in an emergency situation. However, she does not always consider accessing courses based on particular aspects of early years practice to extend her teaching to the highest level. Children's ongoing progress is closely monitored by the childminder. This means that, should any gaps in learning appear, she can take swift action to address them. As a result, all children are making good progress towards the early learning goals.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 222542 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 866040 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 13 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 24

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 3 April 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1995 and lives in Impington. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.15pm, Monday to Friday, 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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