Baker, Roxanne Julia

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 November 2015 22 September 2011

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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 gain useful social skills as the childminder talks to them in a warm, positive manner. She is kind, caring and attentive to their individual needs. The childminder takes them out and about where they meet new people and experience different activities and environments.  The childminder maintains a good overview of the curriculum at all times which ensures children participate in a broad range of experiences. She takes into account their different learning styles and interests when providing activities. The childminder observes children and regularly reviews their development.  Children's language development is supported well because the childminder models clear language which extend their vocabulary. She provides a narrative to children as they play and asks appropriate questions that encourage them to think for themselves. This helps to promote skills for children's future learning at school.

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This provision is good

 Children play in a stimulating learning environment with a good range of toys and resources that provides interest and motivates them to learn. Children have good opportunities to make independent choices in their play.  The childminder works well with parents and other professionals where additional support is identified. This ensures they receive consistent support that enhances their care, learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is not consistently using the information she receives about children's learning at home to further strengthen her assessment procedures.

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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 procedures for exchanging information with parents about children's learning and development, using information from home more precisely to sharpen the assessment of children's progress further.

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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 completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's training certificates and self-evaluation documents.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is confident in her knowledge of the procedures to follow in the event of any concerns. She refreshes her understanding of child protection regularly through training. The childminder's home is secure and well maintained. Children's play areas are safe and they are closely supervised. The childminder reflects on her practice and has successfully met the recommendations from her last inspection. She demonstrates a very positive attitude to training. She regularly meets with other childminders to share good practice and reads childcare publications to enhance her knowledge and skills. The childminder regularly seeks the views of parents in written feedback. Parents feel their children are provided with a clean, child-friendly environment and that the childminder is friendly and caring.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is qualified in childcare. Children take part in a wide range of fun activities that interest them. They learn to recognise numbers and letters in preparation for school. Children explore different textures as they look for hidden numbers in dry cereal and pasta. They are beginning to understand that two smaller numbers together can make a bigger number. Younger children pour and scoop the mixture with diggers and tractors and use their hands to explore. Children enjoy looking at books and select them independently. The childminder is enthusiastic in her storytelling, motivating children to listen intently. She completes a daily diary and holds ongoing discussions with parents regarding their children's learning. The childminder shares her resources with parents, so they can complement learning at home. She does not consistently use the information she gathers from parents to complement and strengthen her assessments of children's

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are highly respected as individuals and the childminder has developed secure, trusting relationships with all of them and their families. The childminder takes children out into the community. They spend time at local groups which helps them socialise with their peers. The childminder has clear behaviour expectations and children quickly learn appropriate social skills and daily routines. They learn to share resources and use good manners. Hygiene procedures are part of daily routines and children know and follow these well. The childminder provides healthy food choices at mealtimes and snack times. The childminder's garden is used daily to provide a variety of learning opportunities and to ensure children spend time in the fresh air. Children visit play centres and parks for further large-physical play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are working well within their expected age range. Regular monitoring of children's progress ensures gaps are quickly identified and planned for. Children are well supported in activities and gain good skills in readiness for their move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY337237 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 893148 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 22 September 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 9pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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