Childminder 222776

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 November 2016 25 February 2016

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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

 The childminder is deeply committed to the children in her care and to developing her practice. She has swiftly addressed the areas for concern raised at her last inspection.  The childminder is passionate about her work. She targets training opportunities to enhance her practice and improve how she supports children's emerging interests and needs.  The childminder observes children as they play and uses regular accurate assessments of their progress to inform planning and support parents to promote children's continued learning at home.  The childminder is kind, caring and approachable. Children establish strong attachments with her. They are relaxed and confident to seek her out for reassurance should they feel upset.  The childminder prioritises children's safety. She constantly assesses the environment for potential hazards taking into account the age of children in attendance. She teaches children road safety during regular outings and school runs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although, the childminder gathers some information about children from their parents when they first start, this is not yet sufficiently detailed to firmly identify what children already know and can do. Also, this does not help her to establish their starting points and plan promptly for their next steps in 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

 seek more detailed initial information from parents to precisely establish children's starting points and plan promptly for their next steps in learning to support rapid progress.

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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 viewed the areas used for childminding in the childminder's home.  The inspector completed an evaluation of practice with the childminder.  The inspector talked to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's evidence of the suitability of adults living in her home and sampled a range of policies and procedures.  The inspector took into account 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 demonstrates a secure knowledge of her role and responsibilities to protect children from harm and to keep them safe. She knows what to do should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. She attends regular training and receives up-to-date information to keep abreast of changes which affect childcare and safeguarding children. The childminder regularly reflects on her practice and seeks the views of parents to help to identify areas to improve. The childminder knows the children very well and regularly reviews the progress they make. This helps to quickly identify any gaps in children's learning and development so she can provide additional support if it is needed. The experienced and qualified childminder establishes effective partnerships with other professionals, to ensure consistency and continuity in children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plays alongside children. She models language as she plays with younger children, to support their communication and language development. She identifies a strawberry and an orange, as younger children play with the toy picnic basket. She instinctively repeats back the sounds they make during play. She asks appropriate questions to encourage children to think and make choices. She makes good use of opportunities to support early mathematics with children, such as modelling counting, as they play with wooden bricks. The childminder supports children's emerging interests and provides a range of containers for younger children to fill and empty. The childminder uses a variety of methods to share information with parents about their children's ongoing progress. Parents are very positive about the childminder and especially appreciate the wide variety of activities and outings she provides to support children's individual interests.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are relaxed and thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder. She is sensitive to children's needs. She knows them well to recognise when they need help, are hungry or tired. Also, she responds warmly to ensure their needs are met quickly. This helps children to feel valued and to support their self-esteem. Younger children are confident to pull themselves up on to their feet. The childminder ensures the area is clear of trip hazards as they begin to move independently around her home. The childminder supports children to develop healthy lifestyles. She works closely with parents to provide children with healthy food choices. Children enjoy regular opportunities for more physical play at local parks and in the childminder's garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress given their starting points and capabilities. Children are confident and develop good independence to do things for themselves. Younger children demonstrate perseverance and 'can do' attitudes as they develop physical coordination to climb over age-appropriate obstacles. Older children acquire key skills and attitudes to support the next stage in learning, such as school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 222776 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 1058040 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 February 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1997. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. 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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