Childminder in Cambridgeshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 August 2015 7 May 2014

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Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Requires improvement The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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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 does not use observations and assessments to plan challenging and enjoyable activities that support children to make the best progress possible.  The childminder does not provide a broad range of resources to ignite children’s curiosity and enthusiasm for learning.  The childminder does not effectively use self-evaluation to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the provision.

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It has the following strengths

 Children's physical development is promoted well. They have regular opportunities to run, jump, kick, throw and catch a ball, pour water and play with sand.  Children's understanding of the wider community is promoted well. They enjoy regular visits to a range of appropriate places such as, the zoo; a wildlife park and the botanical gardens.

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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

 ensure children have access to a broad range of challenging and enjoyable resources that ignite their curiosity and enthusiasm for 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

 implement a system of self-evaluation to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the provision and what needs to improve.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities taking place in the lounge and garden.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning documentation, evidence of suitability of household members and a range of other documentation, including the safeguarding procedures.

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who attend. This requires improvement

Children have a limited choice of resources because most toys are inaccessible; this limits opportunities for them to extend their play and become independent learners. For example, the childminder knows that a child has a fascination with water play but she has not planned an activity linked to this. Although children are able to fill watering cans from an outdoor tap, the activity is not extended because the childminder does not provide additional resources to encourage the children to explore ideas as they play. The childminder works closely with parents of children with English as an additional language; so that she can effectively communicate with the child and meet their needs. Words in the child's home language are used by the childminder alongside English. This helps the child to learn English and make good progress in their communication skills. The childminder interacts with children in a fun and friendly manner. She teaches them to count and

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who attend. This requires improvement

recognise shapes and colours as they play.

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good

Children's safety is promoted because policies and procedures for safeguarding are robust. The childminder knows what to do if she is worried about a child in her care. Children behave well because the childminder offer's gentle support and explains why unwanted behaviour is unacceptable; she skilfully uses distraction techniques and praise to promote positive behaviour. Children are taught good hygiene routines and the importance of a healthy lifestyle. For example, doors to the large garden remain open to encourage children to run and play in the fresh air. Food provided by the childminder is nutritious promoting children's good health. Children feel secure in the childminder's care. They go to her for re-assurance and cuddles. Children enjoy snuggling into the childminder to have a favourite story read to them. She asks children about the pictures to promote their language development. The childminder ensures she has all the necessary information to

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meet children's individual needs prior to them being placed in her care. As a result, children settle quickly and feel secure.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder does not routinely provide challenging and enjoyable activities that support children to make the best progress possible. As a result, children are not always enthusiastic and motivated to engage in the activities that have been pre-selected by the childminder. Children's well-being is promoted because the childminder ensures that information relating to children's welfare and development is available. She carries out risk assessments of the childminding setting to make sure children are safe. Policies and procedures are shared with parents ahead of their child starting at the setting. Parents are informed of the childminders responsibility to protect the children in her care, and they are regularly informed of their child's progress. The childminder has successfully addressed the actions from the previous inspection, with the exception of the actions relating to learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY416222 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 1020690 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives with her family, which includes two children aged six and 11 years. She currently conducts her childminding business from the home of a family member. She is on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There is currently one child in the early years age group on roll. The childminder supports children who are learning English as an additional language. Minded children use the ground floor of the home, with a first floor bedroom for sleeping. There is an enclosed garden available for outdoor play. The childminder lives within walking distance of activity groups, parks, shops and a primary school and offers her childminding service all year round. She is a member of the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years. There are three pet cats living on the childminding premises.

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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

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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