Childminder in Cambridgeshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 July 2015 22 June 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Outstanding 1 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

 Children make good progress in their learning through varied and interesting activities. Staff offer sensitive support to encourage children to participate fully and develop good concentration. They promote thinking skills and help children to learn about the world around them.  Children are kept safe. Accidents are managed appropriately and recorded.  Training and qualifications have a positive effect. The childminder ensures that statutory training is kept up to date. The degree qualification of one assistant has a good impact on children through her skilful teaching.  The childminder identifies priorities for improvement.  Bonds between staff and children are strong and trusting, care is tailored to each child and there are strong partnerships with parents.  The childminder is able to ensure that effective systems for monitoring children's learning are in place enabling her to track progress effectively.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Activities that promote speech and language are not always purposeful enough to help younger children make more rapid progress in this area of learning.

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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

 use every opportunity during activities to promote children's speaking and understanding skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the ground floor of the premises covering all the areas used to deliver childcare.  The inspector took account the views of assistants, parents and the childminder.  The inspector spoke with, and observed, children.  The inspector observed a range of activities in the main room where care is provided and the garden.  The inspector viewed a sample of records, policies, records and the provider's self- evaluation document.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder at appropriate points during the inspection, including evaluating a planned activity together.

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who attend. This is good

Activities reflect children's interests, for example, pictures to colour in are printed out according to their interests, making activities enjoyable. Children hold pencils well and make marks confidently showing that they practise this skill often. At story time, nearly all children sit and listen attentively. This focus on developing concentration and participating in planned adult-led activities, prepares children well for at school. However, the pace of story times is sometimes too fast for younger children, which means that they are unable to hear key words clearly or join in with repeated refrains. At another story time, younger children are given more individual attention, which suits their needs better. The childminder and her assistants keep extensive records including photographs of children learning and examples of their creations. This enables them to track children's learning and share achievements with parents. Learning and development records show that

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who attend. This is good

children are making good progress. The childminder works with parents to encourage the learning taking place in the setting to be reinforced at home. Children, particularly boys, benefit from having a male assistant as a role model and teacher. For example, they really enjoy being taught football skills.

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good

The premises are clean, organised and welcoming. Children are safe and secure in the happy family atmosphere. Children behave well. The childminder ensures that staff know about children's individual needs and work closely with parents when there is any extra support needed. Children's multicultural and multilingual backgrounds are understood and valued, and a strong focus is maintained on learning English. First aid is administered effectively based on sound knowledge and experience. Fruit is served at snack time each day. Routines are familiar and consistent, further contributing to children's emotional well- being. Parents feedback that the childminder is very supportive, and her open and honest communication is valued. The childminder focuses on developing self-care skills to ensure children are ready for their move to larger settings or school.

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provision is good

The childminder oversees all work carried out by assistants and ensures that they know, understand and implement her clear policies. She ensures that documentation that is legally required, for example, the progress check for children aged between two and three years, and registers, are completed. A clear policy about the use of mobile phones and cameras helps ensure that children are kept safe. Children are well supervised. The childminder seeks regular support from another provider and seeks out professional development where needed. This ensures that the childminder keeps up to date with understanding and implementing the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. There are priorities for improvement including developing the knowledge and skills of the newest assistant. The childminder identifies that the degree qualification of one assistant has a positive effect on teaching practices.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 222383 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 854616 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 20

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 22 June 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1994 and lives in Cambridge. She operates all year round from 7.15am until 6pm, Monday to Thursday and 7.15am until 6.30pm on a Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early years education for three- and four-year-old children. She works with two full time assistants, one of whom has a degree.

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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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