Childminder in Cambridgeshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 April 2016 21 November 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 happy, settled and show they feel safe and secure. Close relationships have formed and interaction between the childminder, children and each other is very good. Children chatter to the childminder and involve her in their play.  A wide variety of resources is accessed independently by the children. The childminder plans effectively for children's learning. Resources are used to support their learning further.  Children play in a safe, secure environment. The childminder takes effective steps to ensure safety is addressed throughout her home and garden. Children learn about their own safety when out.  Children regularly meet with other children at local groups. They become aware of their local community and visit parks and places of interest.  Parents and childminder work closely together. Strong communication keeps both parties up to date about children's changing needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Information gathered from parents when children start does not consistently include parents' contributions about what their children can already do.  The two-way communication with other early years providers is not yet fully established to strengthen their knowledge of children's learning, in order to consistently support them more effectively.

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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

 seek more-detailed information from parents about what their children know and can do at the start of their child's placement  strengthen the two-way sharing of information with other early years providers to further extend their ongoing involvement in the children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed an observation of an activity and discussed it with the provider.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the provider's self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of adults in the home.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is knowledgeable about her role in protecting children from abuse and the procedure for raising a concern. She is proactive with regard to her own professional development and maintaining her knowledge of good quality childcare. The childminder uses self-evaluation to reflect on the service she provides. She actively seeks the views of the parents. They are delighted with the care provided. The childminder has successfully addressed the issues raised at the last inspection. Risk assessments cover all aspects of safety. Children are also able to access resources. Photographs enable them to choose those toys that they cannot see. Parents include their own comments about their child's interests and achievements at home within their learning journals.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes, assesses and plans effectively for the individual learning needs of the children. Photographs reflect their enjoyment in the activities provided. Children enjoy playing with a wide variety of resources that is easily accessible to them. Children's communication skills are well supported by the childminder. She asks questions to encourage their language development and children chatter to her and each other. Children are confident within the daily routine and negotiate their way around their environment. Children use their manipulative skills while they play with the farm and animals. They are able to join the pieces of the fence together to form a large area to place the animals into. They giggle as they identify and make the sounds of the animals.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and confident in the childminder's care. Children visit with their parents gradually building the time in her care, becoming familiar with their new environment. The childminder spends time talking to parents about their child's individual care needs and routines. These are incorporated into the day. Children enjoy being physically active. They spend time in the garden and enjoy spending time outdoors feeding the ducks locally. Children benefit from freshly prepared meals each day and their individual dietary needs are known and taken into account. Children's self-esteem is nurtured by the childminder and they learn to share the toys and take turns through play.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder supports children effectively so that they make good progress in their learning and development. They develop confidence and become independent in everyday routines. Communication with parents is good. Daily discussion keeps them informed about their child's progress and achievements. Children's social and emotional well-being is supported well and interaction between the childminder and children is good. Children are very well supported for the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY342565 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 873397 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 21 November 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Alconbury, near Huntingdon. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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