Childminder in Cambridgeshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 November 2015 10 February 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 are motivated to learn and explore through a good balance of planned and child-led activities.  Children demonstrate good behaviour and manners towards the childminder and each other.  Partnerships with parents are well established and make a strong contribution to meeting children's needs. Frequent sharing of information with parents means they are fully involved in their children's learning.  Parents speak positively about the childminder. They feel their children are safe and well cared for.  The childminder follows effective settling-in procedures. Her communication with parents means she understands children's needs and interests well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not use every opportunity to challenge children's critical-thinking skills.  The childminder does not always make the most of every opportunity to extend the development of children's early mathematical skills.

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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

 extend opportunities for children to use mathematical skills and language as they play  use every opportunity to challenge children's critical-thinking skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching indoors and assessed the impact this has on the children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents expressed in recent letters.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is confident about child protection procedures. She sources professional development opportunities through attending courses and by means of online forums. The childminder ensures she keeps up to date with current legislation which has a positive impact on her practice. The childminder uses self-evaluation well to reflect on her setting and consider where improvements may be needed. The childminder is well qualified and has a secure understanding of her responsibilities to meet the statutory requirements. She regularly monitors children's progress and quickly identifies children's needs. Where necessary, strategies are put in place to help children make even better progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children make good progress across all areas of learning. The childminder monitors each child's progress closely. She identifies any gaps in learning and addresses these though planned activities. The childminder supports children to develop their colour recognition skills. Activities are based on children's interests and children thoroughly enjoy playing as the childminder teaches through play. She gives children time to explore and develop their own ideas. The childminder works closely with parents. She gathers information when children start and undertakes accurate assessments of their starting points. The childminder helps to develop children's communication and language skills. She gives them time to speak and is a good role model for them to listen to.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and confident in the childminder's welcoming home. Children form attachments with her and their emotional well-being is effectively supported. Children develop a sense of responsibility as they undertake manageable tasks, such as tidying away toys when they have finished playing. Children are developing good social skills. They frequently attend groups where they learn to mix with other children. They learn to respect each other and celebrate each other's differences. The childminder provides a good range of resources and activities that teaches children about other people and the wider world. The childminder promotes positive behaviour. Children are supported to share and take turns. Children learn to manage their own personal care and develop an awareness of healthy lifestyles. The childminder uses every opportunity to teach children to be independent in self-care routines.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress from their starting points. The childminder's strong focus on independence and communication skills helps to prepare children for the next stage in learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY282820 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 861121 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 10 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a qualification at level 3.

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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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Telephone number

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