Childminder 222564

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 July 2016 2 March 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

 The childminder organises her home well to meet the needs of the children. She ensures all areas are safe and that children have unrestricted access to plentiful resources that reflect their interests.  The childminder has well-established partnerships with other people who care for the children. There are good links to support and complement children's learning in school and pre-school.  The childminder has warm and affectionate relationships with the children. She supports their emotional well-being through positive praise. Children are happy and content in her care.  Children develop their mathematical knowledge well as, for example, they play enjoyable games with the childminder that encourage their knowledge of shapes, numbers and colours.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of professional development opportunities that sharply focus on extending her skills in supporting children to make the best progress possible.  The childminder does not always obtain enough information from parents about children's interests and achievements at home when they first start to enhance planning 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

 focus professional development opportunities on raising the quality of teaching, in order to increase the outcomes for all children to an outstanding level  obtain more detailed information from parents about what their children enjoy and can do at home, in order to plan effectively for their learning from the outset.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and the children during their activities. A specific activity was discussed to assess the quality of teaching and the impact on children's learning.  The inspector looked at areas of the childminder's home and garden used by the children.  Relevant documentation was looked at, including some policies and procedures, children's records and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and family members.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written testimonials and survey forms.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder attends training to maintain her knowledge of child protection issues. She has a good understanding of the local procedures that help her to keep children safe from abuse or neglect. Thorough risk assessments of the childminder's new home mean that children play in a safe environment. The childminder has warm and positive relationships with parents. She keeps them well informed about their children's daily activities and the progress they make in their learning. Parents and children are asked for their views on the quality of the provision. This helps the childminder to evaluate and adapt the service she offers to meet their needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans a broad range of activities that children enjoy. She introduces new concepts to the children as, for example, they make pretend snow and learn about animals that live in cold countries. Children confidently use different materials, such as cereals, jelly and shaving foam. The childminder introduces children to new language as they scrunch up the cereals with a toy road-roller. Babies are skilfully involved in play appropriate to their age. They develop their physical skills as they stack blocks and pull themselves up on to safe and sturdy furniture. Older children learn to write their names and recognise letters and sounds through enjoyable story times.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is conscientious about supporting children's allergies and individual dietary needs. She rigorously monitors children's diets and ensures that they eat food that is healthy and safe. Parents are offered initial settling-in visits with their children to develop children's confidence. The childminder collects thorough information about children's care needs and routines. However, there is not so much emphasis on children's development to help her to assess the starting points in their learning. Children benefit from walks around their local community. They find out about other countries and talk to each other about their individual lifestyles. Daily active exercise in the garden or at local parks supports children's physical development well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and develop the key skills they need for the next stage of their learning. They demonstrate good independence skills and learn to take care of themselves. Children behave well; older children are affectionate and caring of younger ones and share their toys. They have confident attitudes and learn to interact sociably with other children and adults.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 222564 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 866041 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 13 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 2 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1996 and lives in Little Paxton, Cambridgeshire. She provides her childminding service from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday all year round. On Fridays, the childminder offers before- and after-school care.

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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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