Childminder 222872

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 January 2017 20 April 2015

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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The provision meets requirements

 Since her last inspection, the childminder has made improvements to her practice. When caring for children, she ensures her planning for each child covers all aspects of learning. She regularly observes and assesses children's development, and shares this information with parents.  The childminder understands how to complete the progress check for children aged between two and three years. She shares these with parents and they give the childminder information on how children are developing at home.  The childminder has a clear understanding of how to protect children's welfare. She understands how to keep them safe and is fully aware of the procedures to follow to report any concerns.  The childminder reflects on her practice to make effective changes. She has recently purchased new resources for her garden, in order to further promote children's physical skills. She also seeks appropriate professional development opportunities to help her

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The provision meets requirements

improve her teaching skills.  The childminder understands how to prepare children for starting at school. She takes them to community groups so they have opportunities to socialise with others of their own age. The childminder also helps children develop good self-care skills, such as using cutlery and dressing themselves.  The childminder understands the benefits to children when she works in partnership with other settings children attend. She is proactive in sharing development information with them to promote continuity in children's learning.

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The provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder about her understanding of the requirements of the early years foundation stage.  The inspector discussed with the childminder what resources and equipment she has in place for use with children.  The inspector talked to the childminder about her practice and read letters and comments from parents.  The inspector looked at children's learning records, evidence of the suitability of adults who live at the premises, a selection of policies, safety procedures and required documentation.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 222872 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 1050936 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1998 and lives in Shepreth. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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