Childminder in Cambridgeshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 January 2016 22 March 2010

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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 has age-appropriate expectations of children. She manages behaviour effectively to help them develop an understanding of sharing. Children are kind, friendly and are learning to take turns.  Children enjoy their time in an interesting and well-resourced learning environment. They make good progress in their learning. Activities cover the seven areas of learning and are tailored to the children's individual stages of development.  Children's language development is supported well. The childminder teaches children new words, engaging them in conversation. She encourages children to use their voices to express their ideas.  The childminder has established strong partnerships with parents. She keeps them well informed of children's achievements and helps to build on what they have already learned at home.  The childminder spends time considering what she does well, as well as identifying

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This provision is good

areas she would like to develop. This has enabled the childminder to develop her provision since her last inspection.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the monitoring of children's progress is not consistently implemented.

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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

 monitor children's progress in a consistent manner, in order to further build on their good levels of achievement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed children at play and evaluated activities with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's observations and assessment records, evidence of suitability of household members and a range of other documentation, including the safeguarding procedures and risk assessments.  The inspector looked at the childminder's self-evaluation document and talked with her about how she evaluates and improves her service.  The inspector took into account the views of parents through written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of the action to take should she have any concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. She attends relevant safeguarding and paediatric first-aid training to update her knowledge. The childminder undertakes regular risk assessments to identify and minimise hazards to children both on and off the premises. The childminder is qualified and experienced. She demonstrates a drive to develop her provision. The childminder makes use of online resources, information from her local authority and childminding forums to keep up to date with good practice. She values professional development and identifies training she can attend to further improve her provision. Parents praise the childminder for her flexible childminding service, commenting on the, 'Comprehensive range of activities' and her, 'Child-led approach'.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are cared for in a well-resourced environment and have regular access to the childminder's garden. They are able to join in play across all areas of learning and development. Children are motivated learners and spend sustained periods of time engaged in activities. Children's language development is supported well. The childminder joins in with children's play, talking with them, supporting their pronunciation and adding new words. Babies' babbling is positively responded to. Children's early mathematical understanding is developing. The childminder weaves counting into children's play and they talk about size. The childminder makes good use of activities away from the home to support children's understanding of the world. The childminder supports children's development effectively. An effective cycle of observation, assessment and planning is used to support children's next stage of development. Parents are actively involved in their

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

children's learning, supported by the sharing of learning records and daily feedback from the childminder.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have strong relationships with the childminder. They enjoy her cuddles, praise and constant reassurance. The childminder gathers detailed information from parents, enabling her to meet children's emotional needs. Children's age-appropriate independence is developing well. Younger children are encouraged to feed themselves, while older ones help to hang up their coats and take off their shoes. Children have good opportunities to be physically active and learn to manage age-appropriate risks. The childminder encourages children to follow good hygiene routines and supports them to make healthy food choices. Children's developing social skills and self-confidence are supported well. The childminder makes effective use of opportunities in the wider community to support children to become more confident around others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress and they are learning the skills needed in readiness for the next stage of their learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY375663 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 858315 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 22 March 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004. She operates from all year round 7.30am to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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