Childminder in Cambridgeshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 December 2015 1 March 2012

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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 have warm and caring relationships with the childminder and each other. They behave very well and understand how to share and take turns.  The childminder develops children's understanding of their own and the wider community through interesting outings and supporting activities.  Children's language development is supported well. The childminder teaches children new words. She engages them in conversation and encourages them to use their voices to express their ideas.  The childminder makes good use of training and research to develop her knowledge and skills. This helps her to keep in touch with current good practice and sustain her good teaching abilities.  The childminder has effective links with the local school and pre-school settings. This helps her promote a consistent approach to meeting children's care and learning needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently gather detailed information from parents about their child's development when they first start attending, to help her plan more precisely for their 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

 expand the information gathered from parents about their children's learning and development on entry, in order to enhance the planning for their initial learning needs.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed a specific activity planned by the childminder and evaluated the quality of teaching and learning with her.  The inspector observed the children as they played and spoke to them and the childminder at convenient times.  The inspector looked at the areas of the childminder's home used for childminding and some resources used by the children being cared for.  A range of documentation was looked at, including the childminder's training, children's records and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and her family.  The inspector took account of the views of parents expressed through written testimonials.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder regularly attends child protection training and has clear safeguarding policies to guide her. She is fully aware of the procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child in her care. Children play in a safe environment because the childminder is conscientious about keeping her home clean and secure. The childminder is qualified and experienced. She is able to provide good levels of care for disabled children and those with special educational needs. Parents praise the childminder for her flexible childminding service. They say she offers their children a home-from-home experience, where they are happy and well cared for. The childminder evaluates the quality of her provision and has a good understanding of her own strengths and weaknesses. This helps her to target training and research on areas for improvement, in order to sustain children's good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands how children learn through play. She observes the children in order to gain an understanding of their aptitudes and interests. This helps her to ensure that children's learning experiences are enjoyable and challenging. The childminder encourages children to become independent learners. They choose from available resources and offer their own ideas for planned activities. Children take part in preparing the materials for activities, for example, they colour the sand used to create their dinosaur park. The childminder introduces new ideas into their play which help to sustain their interest. Children decorate Christmas tree ornaments and are excited to have glitter shapes to add to their creations.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's home is safe and welcoming. Children settle quickly to their activities and clearly have an enjoyable time. The childminder encourages children to follow good hygiene routines and be responsible for their personal care. Children take part in healthy outdoor activities, for example, as they walk in the woods. They continue to develop their physical skills as they use play equipment in nearby parks. The childminder offers parents flexible settling-in visits to familiarise their children with her home and family. She collects plenty of information about children's care needs and routines, but not so much about their development.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder supports children effectively and all make good progress in their learning. She monitors their development and prepares them well for the next stage of their learning and, eventually, for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY362106 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 863727 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 1 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Abbotsley, Cambridgeshire. She offers her childminding service from 7.15am to 6.15pm each weekday, all year round, with the exception of family and public holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare 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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