Childminder in Cambridgeshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 July 2015 13 May 2010

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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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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Requires improvement The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder's procedures for dealing with allegations against herself or other adults in the household are not in line with the guidance of the Local Safeguarding Children Board. She is not aware of the role of the local authority designated officer in this process.  The childminder does not always encourage the children to think critically or explore their own ideas.  Self-evaluation is not sufficiently robust and some information provided to parents is out of date.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has a good cycle of observation, assessment and planning that supports children's next steps in learning. Children are motivated, engaged in activities and are making progress in their development.  Children are supported well to manage changes in their lives. Good systems are in place to support children when they start at the setting or move on to other childcare providers.  The childminder manages children's behaviour consistently to help them to develop an understanding of right and wrong. Children are polite and friendly and are learning to take turns and share.  The childminder has established effective partnerships with parents around their children's development. Parents value the care their children receive and the flexibility the childminder offers.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 improve knowledge of procedures for dealing with allegations made against adults, ensuring that they are in line with guidance from the Local Safeguarding Children Board.

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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

 provide more opportunities for children to develop their thinking skills, to experiment and to explore their own ideas  improve the process of self-evaluation and monitoring to ensure all areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage are fully met.

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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 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 and held discussions with the childminder in relation to observations of the children's play, learning and progress.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation with the childminder.  The inspector took into account the views of parents through written feedback and those spoken to at the time of the inspection.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a good range of activities to promote children's development across the seven areas of learning. She involves parents in their children's progress and talks with them about ways to extend learning at home. Children make good progress in relation to their starting points and are prepared for school. Children's communication and language development is supported well. The childminder joins in with children's play, talking with them and correcting pronunciation. She responds well to babies' babbling and offers running commentaries during their play to promote early language development. Children's emerging mathematical understanding is developed. Children of all ages enjoy exploring a range of puzzles and shape stackers. The childminder supports counting and discussions about shapes during activities. Children play imaginatively as they look for dinosaurs in the mud. However, opportunities for children to explore their own ideas or to

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who attend. This is good

experiment are not always as well supported. The childminder does not always encourage children to come up with their own solutions during their play or to think about why things are happening.

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requires improvement

Children have positive relationships with the childminder. They enjoy her cuddles, praise and consistent reassurance. She collects clear information from parents, enabling her to meet children's emotional needs. Children's independence is supported well. They take themselves to the toilet and freely access resources. Children develop social skills. The childminder regularly meets up with other local childminders and makes use of local groups. Children have regular opportunities to be physically active, both in the garden and during outings in the local community. The childminder teaches children about the benefits of eating healthy foods, and supports them to make healthy food choices. Robust systems ensure that identified risks are minimised and promote children's safety. The childminder has a good understanding of the procedures to follow should she have a concern about children in her care. She is not so confident about the procedures to follow

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requires improvement

in the event of an allegation being made against herself or other adults in the household.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder is knowledgeable about children she cares for and effectively monitors their progress. There is a good cycle of observation, assessment and planning. Children are supported well in their learning and making good progress in preparation for school. The childminder has good links in place with parents and has made contact with other professionals to meet children's needs. The childminder has worked on her self-evaluation since her last inspection. She is able to give an overview of her strengths and areas she would like to develop. However, self-evaluation and monitoring of the provision are still not robust enough. As a result, not all statutory welfare requirements have been fully met. Furthermore, some information provided to parents, such as the contact details for Ofsted, are no longer correct.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY396952 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 859841 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in St Neots, Cambridgeshire. She operates 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for family holidays and bank 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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