Childminder in Cambridgeshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 July 2016 20 June 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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

 Teaching is good. Children's language skills are especially well promoted as they play with the childminder and take part in delightful conversations about their chosen tasks. In doing so, they learn to use new words in the correct context and are able to express themselves effectively.  Children are happy and feel safe and secure in the care of the childminder. They know the routines well and adhere to the house rules. For example, children explain which cupboards or drawers they can or cannot access and the reason why.  The childminder has good partnerships with parents. She shares information regularly and encourages them to be involved in children's learning at home. Parents share positive feedback about children's experiences and how their skills, such as sharing and good manners, have been improved due to the childminder's guidance.  The childminder has embraced self-evaluation and uses it effectively to identify her

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This provision is good

strengths and areas where she needs to develop her practice. Ideas and comments from children and parents are taken into consideration and ensure that improvements are firmly focused on enhancing children's experiences.  Children's progress is diligently tracked by the childminder. She observes children as they play and makes astute assessments to help her plan for children's next steps in learning. Children's interests are used effectively and as a result, children are engaged in their activities and keen to learn.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although children have opportunities for fresh air and exercise at the park, there are fewer opportunities for children to extend their learning in other outdoor environments.

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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

 enhance outdoor learning opportunities to promote children's overall development and enable them to safely explore the natural environment independently and during planned focused activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector and childminder discussed a spontaneous, child-led activity.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of household members.  The inspector read letters from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder realises the importance of partnership working and has good procedures in place to share information when children attend more than one setting. Children's progress is monitored carefully and areas where support is needed are quickly identified. The childminder stays abreast of current childcare matters and improves her skills using a variety of ways, such as attending training, researching and linking with other professionals. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Local procedures for reporting child protection concerns are known and recent changes in legislation are understood. The childminder assesses risks effectively and takes every precaution to keep children safe both at home and when she visits the local area.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is genuinely enthusiastic about her role in caring for children and supporting their development. She provides a wide range of activities that she knows children are interested in and as she plays alongside, skilfully enhances their learning at every opportunity. Children are particularly fascinated by aircrafts and arrive clutching a bagful to add to those already available. They show great imagination as they build parking areas from blocks and handle the planes carefully as they line them up. Children use words, such as smaller or larger to compare the sizes of their toys and are able to accurately count how many they have. Children are developing their early literacy skills and are beginning to understand that text carries meaning. They contentedly snuggle up with the childminder to read books and quickly become enthralled and involved with the stories. Children are able to predict what will happen next and offer their own solutions to

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

problems in the tale. Children are beginning to form letters and are keen to demonstrate their early writing skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are confident and enjoy the company of the childminder. They are independent in self-care routines and are beginning to learn about healthy lifestyles. The childminder actively promotes nutritious foods and children know which snacks are only suitable for an occasional treat. Toys and resources are plentiful and accessible for children to independently choose for themselves. The childminder makes good use of local facilities to extend children's experiences outside the home. Children can explain about road safety and how they keep themselves safe when out and about.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are inquisitive and keen to learn. They concentrate well and are able to communicate their thoughts successfully as they play. Children look forward to their move to school with great enthusiasm. They demonstrate the characteristics needed to continue the good progress already seen in their early years.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY368787 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 1043978 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 June 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Sutton, Cambridgeshire. She operates all year round from 6.45am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family 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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