Childminder in Cambridgeshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 May 2016 Not applicable

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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

 Effective settling-in procedures help children to develop confidence and gives them time to adapt to their new surroundings.  Children have good outdoor play opportunities, including outings to places of interest. This helps promote their physical well-being and awareness of the world around them.  Children form strong bonds with the childminder and are extremely happy and settled in his care.  The childminder has good methods for working in partnership with other providers that children attend. This helps to maintain continuity in the children's care and learning.  Children explore freely and use their imagination throughout the day. They enjoy playing with a range of exciting toys and materials. Activities are based on the children's interests and the well-organised environment supports their play and learning as they make good progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the most of the information gained from parents when the children first start, in order to plan more precisely for their learning from the outset.  Children are not always given time to think and respond to questions when asked or supported in considering how to address simple problems that arise during their play and activity.

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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

 make better use of the information gained from parents to precisely plan initial learning experiences that contribute to raising children's achievements to the highest level  give children more opportunities to think about what they are doing and share their ideas on how they can solve simple problems for themselves.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed teaching and learning activities indoors and outdoors, and carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and training and evidence of the suitability of all adults living and working on the premises.  The inspector looked at a sample of procedures and talked about children's learning and development.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and reviewed written feedback from parents.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of the procedure to follow should he have any concerns about a child in his care. He has a broad range of policies, procedures and risk assessments which helps to ensure that children are kept safe and healthy. Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents share information about their children's development when they first start to attend. The childminder continues to keep them well informed about their children's learning through daily discussions and the shared use of daily record sheets. Parents welcome the good quality care and support their children receive. The childminder reflects well on his practice. He works closely with his co-childminder to evaluate his practice. He regularly seeks the views of parents and children and responds positively to any suggestions they make. The childminder is well qualified and is committed to ongoing professional development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good overview of individual children's needs. He closely observes children as they play, accurately assessing their developmental stages and interests. He identifies any gaps in learning. This helps him to plan appropriate next steps in children's learning and to promote their good progress. Children benefit from a good balance of child-initiated and adult-led activities. Children are developing good communication skills. The childminder's positive interaction provides good support for their developing language. He sits with the children at lunchtime talking to them about what they have done and enjoyed from the morning's activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Good hygiene practices are well promoted. Children learn that handwashing is important to help maintain their good health. Children know what is expected of them and behave well. The childminder is a good role model and children learn to treat others with respect. He teaches them how to manage their own safety. For example, children learn how to cross the road with the childminder's help. Children have regular opportunities to develop their social skills and learn to successfully interact in different situations. They regularly go on outings and mix with other children and adults. Children have many opportunities to be physically active. They access the garden and make regular visits to the childminder's allotment. The childminder takes children to local groups regularly where they develop good social skills. Children learn to mix well with others and to embrace new situations with confidence.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are encouraged to become independent learners during their play and daily routines. Children make good progress from their starting points and acquire the essential skills needed for the next stage in their learning, including school. Children play well together and build good friendships. They learn to behave well, share and take turns.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY476954 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 976907 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 17

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Huntingdon. He operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a qualification at level 3 and works with a co-childminder. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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