Childminder 222619

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 November 2016 21 May 2015

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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

 Children's early writing skills are promoted very well through varied and interesting activities. The childminder has a fascinating writing station that attracts children and she positively encourages them to practise their letters and words in fun ways.  The childminder is conscientious about children's safety. She is vigilant on outings and teaches children road safety from an early age. She has a confident understanding of child protection procedures.  The childminder is enthusiastic and continues to make the most of professional development opportunities. Since the last inspection she has evaluated her practice effectively to help her achieve and sustain good quality provision.  Children have secure emotional bonds with the childminder. They confidently look to her for support and are clearly happy and content in her care.  Children have excellent opportunities to learn and play outdoors. They make fairy

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This provision is good

gardens, build homes for hedgehogs and insects and grow fruit and vegetables for their meals.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not gather detailed information from parents about children's development levels when they join the setting, to help her plan more effectively for their initial learning needs.  The childminder does not make best use of the links she has with other providers to build on a shared approach to children's 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

 gather more detailed information from parents about children's development when they first attend to enhance more precise planning for their learning needs  extend the partnerships with other providers who care for children, specifically to promote a shared approach to children's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children and their interactions with the childminder. She spoke with the childminder about how she plans for children's progress.  The inspector looked at parts of the home use by children and the resources available to them.  A range of documentation was looked at, including suitability of family members, training certificates, some policies and procedures and children's records.  The inspector discussed safeguarding arrangements and safeguarding training with the childminder.  The views of parents were taken into account through written comments, survey forms and emails.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding arrangements are effective. The childminder frequently attends training to keep her safeguarding knowledge up to date. She has a good knowledge of the local reporting procedures that help her to protect children at risk of abuse or neglect. The childminder attends professional development opportunities that enhance her already good practice. For example, she has attended a workshop about letters and sounds to increase her ability to promote children's early language skills. The childminder has thoroughly attended to the issues raised at the last inspection. She has renewed her first- aid certificate and researched different ways she can help children to use their own ideas. Children's development is regularly assessed to ensure they make expected progress in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder uses her teaching skills effectively. She knows children well and understands their interests and aptitudes. Activities are carefully planned that take account of what children know and enjoy. For example, children spend a day pretending to be pirates. They use their design skills to make maps and play swords and enjoy looking for treasure. The childminder has a large number of books, which children choose freely. She listens to children as they play. She repeats their words to develop their vocabulary and improve their understanding. The childminder has warm and positive partnerships with parents, who praise and value her highly. She keeps them well informed about children's ongoing development and offers suggestions for activities at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides children with a safe and secure environment. Plentiful, good quality resources are organised to be accessible to children. The childminder places high importance on regular routines and good manners. Older children make up rules for good behaviour. They join in with cooperative games that teach them about sharing and taking turns. Children sit at the table for meals and are encouraged to serve themselves. They often make their own meals from home-grown vegetables and learn about healthy eating. Children have daily opportunities to be active outdoors. They climb the hill in the childminder's garden, use wheeled toys and play ball games.

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Outcomes for children are good

Overall, children develop the key skills they need for school. They are motivated and interested in learning. Children become independent and able to do things for themselves. They socialise and form friendships with other children. Outings give them an opportunity to explore the wider world and learn about their local community. Children communicate confidently and have good opportunities to follow their own interests.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 222619 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 1051014 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1996 and lives in Offord D'arcy, Cambridgeshire. The childminder offers her childminding service all year round from 7.30am to 7pm, Monday to Friday. She holds a relevant qualification at level 5.

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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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