Childminder in CambridgeshireOfsted inspection, 23 Sept 2015

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 September 2015 8 September 2010

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 Children enjoy their time in an interesting and well-resourced learning environment. They make good progress in their learning. Activities cover the seven areas of learning and are tailored to the children's individual stages of development.  Children's personal, social and emotional development is given high priority by the childminder. The childminder has age-appropriate expectations of the children. Children are encouraged to respect toys and to say please and thank you when asking for things.  Language development is a priority for the childminder. She is vigilant about children who are not progressing as expected. She works well to ensure all children are supported to develop skills in language and communication.  Good partnerships with parents ensure they are well informed about, and supported with, their children's ongoing learning and well-being.  The childminder spends time considering what she does well, as well as identifying

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This provision is good

areas she would like to develop. This has enabled the childminder to fully implement recommendations from her last inspection.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is occasionally overly focused on her own ideas and misses opportunities to extend children's 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

 give children more time and opportunities to share, explore and follow their own ideas in their play and learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed children at play and evaluated activities with the childminder.  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 talked with the childminder about how she evaluates and improves her service.  The inspector took into account the views of parents through written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The highly qualified childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of the action to take should she have any concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. She also undertakes regular risk assessments to identify and minimise hazards to children both on and off the premises. She attends relevant safeguarding and paediatric first-aid training to update her knowledge. The childminder makes use of online resources and information from professional bodies to keep up to date with good practice. Parental feedback is positive, talking about how supportive the childminder is.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are cared for in a well-resourced environment and have regular access to the childminder's garden. Children engage in learning across all areas and language development is a high priority. The childminder joins in with children's play, talking with them, supporting pronunciation and adding new words. Opportunities for children's early writing are well provided for. They have free access to chalks inside, while outside they paint and make marks with water. Early mathematical understanding is supported. Children are encouraged to think about when buckets of water are full and the childminder weaves in counting as children play. Occasionally, she overly leads children's play rather than skilfully supporting it. As a result, children sometimes do not fully explore and engage in their own ideas. The childminder makes good use of activities away from the home to support children understanding of the world. The sharing of learning records and daily

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

feedback ensures parents are involved in their children's learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have strong relationships with the childminder. She is supportive and flexible when children start with her. She gathers detailed information from parents, enabling her to meet children's emotional needs. Children's independence is developing well. They are encouraged to help with putting their own shoes on and freely access the toys they want to play with. Children help to tidy away resources when they have finished playing with them. Children have good opportunities to be physically active while they play in the childminder's garden or make use of local parks. The childminder teaches children about the benefits of eating healthily and supports them to make healthy food choices. The development of children's social skills and self-confidence is given high priority. The childminder makes effective use of local groups to support children to be confident around other children and adults.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder supports children's development effectively. A good cycle of observation, assessment and planning is used to monitor children's progress. The childminder is proactive at putting in place opportunities to support identified areas of need. Children are making good progress in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY404872 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 850605 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 8 September 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire. She operates from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, during term time only. The childminder is a qualified primary school teacher.

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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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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