Childminder in Cambridgeshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 January 2016 17 June 2009

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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

 The childminder establishes warm and caring relationships with the children in her care, actively supporting them to feel safe and settled. Children readily go to the childminder for cuddles and reassurance.  The experienced childminder continually extends her skills through training and research. She knows the children well and has a clear picture of what they know, understand and can do. She plans for the next steps in their development and helps them to make continued progress in their learning.  The childminder has clear expectations for good behaviour. Children are encouraged to share, take turns and be kind to each other. They behave well and are polite to each other and adults.  Children's language development is very well supported. The childminder takes every opportunity to develop their understanding of spoken language. She talks to the children constantly and repeats words so that they hear the correct way to say them,

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This provision is good

introducing them to a wealth of new vocabulary.  The childminder regularly evaluates her good practice, in order to identify and secure future improvements. She seeks out and acts on the views of parents and children, in order to develop her provision further.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make best use of opportunities to expand on the enjoyment and learning of those children who prefer to be outdoors.  The childminder is not always successful in gaining information from all parents about children's ongoing learning at home.

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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

 explore more ways to build on the learning opportunities for those children who prefer to be outdoors  make better use of existing strategies to engage all parents in sharing information about the progress their children make at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her role and responsibilities in meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.  The inspector took account of the view of parents from written comments.  The inspector spoke with the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning information and a range of documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector checked the childminder's understanding of safeguarding.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection. She recognises the signs and indicators of abuse and neglect and knows who to contact if she is concerned about a child's welfare. The childminder continually reinforces safety expectations throughout children's activities and daily routines. Children are starting to develop their own understanding of how to keep themselves safe. Partnerships with parents are well established. The childminder shares good quality information with parents about their children's learning and development and keeps them well informed about their children's day. However, she is not always successful in engaging all parents in sharing information about their children's achievements at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are enthusiastic and active learners, who thoroughly enjoy playing alongside and with each other. The childminder effectively meets the needs and routines of the children. She makes good use of quality observations and assessments to check children's progress and establish what they need to learn next. The planned activities help children to move on in their learning and develop the skills they require later in life. Children thoroughly enjoy playing with the sea creatures and small-world toys. The activity inspires them to use their growing vocabulary and they are eager to show others what they know and to share their success. Children delight in finding hidden treasures in the coloured oats. The childminder uses every opportunity to extend children's learning further. For example, she uses number language and other mathematical terms during children's play. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to develop their home languages.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children develop an awareness of letters. For example, children form letters with the vegetables they have for lunch and write the initial letter in their names in a special book.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are cared for very well in this positive, happy learning environment. They feel comfortable, settled and have a sense of belonging. The childminder consistently offers words of praise and encouragement to children. This has a positive impact on their emotional well-being. The childminder takes children out into the community regularly and teaches them about the differences and similarities between themselves and others. This helps to support them to develop an awareness of different people and different ways of life. Children learn about what contributes to a healthy lifestyle. For example, the childminder provides them with fresh fruit and vegetables at snack time and encourages parents to pack healthy food for their lunches.

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Outcomes for children are good

The quality of teaching is good. All children, including those who are learning English as an additional language, make good progress in relation to their starting points. They are well prepared for their next stage in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 222753 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 854618 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 17 June 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1997 and lives in Cambridge. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She supports children who speak English as an additional language.

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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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