Childminder in Cambridgeshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 March 2017 20 March 2013

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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 provides a warm and welcoming environment. Children form strong bonds with her and the other children who attend.  The childminder has developed effective two-way partnerships with parents. She offers them flexible hours to support their work patterns and keeps them very well informed about their children's progress and well-being.  Children enjoy their time with the childminder. They benefit from varied activities that reflect their individual interests and abilities. The childminder knows children well and uses her knowledge effectively to plan for the next steps in their learning.  Children learn to keep themselves safe. The childminder teaches them well about identifying and assessing risks, such as crossing roads safely.  The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. She reads stories with them, teaches them new words and encourages them to recognise and

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not have frequent enough opportunities to socialise widely with other children and adults and learn about their local community.  The childminder is not consistent in her approach to helping children extend their independence in finding out how and why things work and solving problems they encounter.

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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

 extend children's opportunities to socialise with a wide range of other children and adults, and learn more about the communities around them  make the most of all opportunities to enhance children's independence as they find out how and why things work and solve their own problems.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. She spoke to the children about their activities.  The inspector and the childminder evaluated a specific activity.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector looked at areas of the home used by the children and the resources available to them.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has recently attended child protection training and has a good understanding of typical signs of abuse or neglect. She is aware of the local safeguarding procedures, including what to do if a child protection allegation was made against herself. She has relevant contact numbers available if she is concerned about a child's welfare. The childminder is conscientious about children's safety and supervises them closely as they play. She has links with others who care for the children, including the school, which helps her to complement children's learning elsewhere. The childminder keeps up to date with changes to legislation and teaching practice. She works closely with parents to be aware of changes to children's routines and interests.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is experienced and understands how children learn and develop. She provides interesting learning experiences that children enjoy. Children's progress is regularly assessed to make sure they meet their expected milestones. The childminder helps children to develop their imaginations. She provides role play equipment so that children can pretend to make and pour tea, or dress up as a favourite story character. Children enjoy making puzzles and learn to identify shape, size and colour as they sort the pieces. They demonstrate good muscle control as they build houses with blocks.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder encourages children to develop good manners. For example, children learn to take turns as they play a matching game. They get on very well together, older children build family-type relationships with younger ones and there is warm affection between them. The childminder takes children for walks to look at nature and they enjoy activities, such as puddle jumping in wet weather. Children eat a variety of healthy snacks and lunches provided by their parents. They learn good habits as the childminder encourages them to wash their hands at appropriate times. The childminder recognises the potential risks for children as they use technological devices. She monitors children's access to the internet and explains to older children about staying safe online.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and self-assured. They learn to focus on what they are doing and spend time persevering at activities they enjoy. Children use writing materials readily, drawing with skill. Older children learn to write their names and recognise letters and sounds. All children understand they are to tidy away their toys before they move on to others, helping to keep their environment safe.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 222161 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 1063747 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory 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 20 March 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Isleham, Cambridgeshire. She offers her childminding service from 6.30am to 6pm each weekday, all year round.

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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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