Childminder in Cambridgeshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 June 2017 Not applicable

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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 knowledgeable and passionate about the children in her care. She uses this knowledge to put into place good support for the next stages of their learning and development, including school.  Children behave well. They show good levels of cooperation and respect for each other and for the resources, and are learning to say 'please' and 'thank you'.  The childminder has a clear focus on supporting a healthy lifestyle for children. She works with parents to ensure meals are age appropriate and provides lots of opportunities for children to be physically active as they walk to local groups, make use of playgrounds and spend time in the garden.  The childminder makes effective use of professional publications and peer support from other childcare professionals to keep up to date with good practice. She uses new ideas well to extend and develop the support she provides for children's learning.

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This provision is good

 Children are learning skills that help them to be independent and to do things for themselves. They are encouraged to pull up their own trousers after nappy changes and even the very youngest have opportunities to wash their own hands.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is, occasionally, overly focused on her own ideas and misses opportunities to extend children's own interests and ideas in their 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

 make the most of opportunities that give children more time to explore, follow and share their own ideas in their play and learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed children at play and evaluated activities with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's observations and assessment records, evidence of the suitability of household members and a range of other documentation, including safeguarding procedures and accident records.  The inspector took into account the views of parents through written feedback.  The inspector talked with the childminder about how she evaluates and improves her service.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a robust knowledge of child protection matters and is confident in identifying and reporting any concerns she may have. She is vigilant about children's safety, both in her home and during outings. A broad range of policies and procedures is in place which the childminder implements and shares with parents. The childminder reflects on her practice and talks with other childminders to share new ideas. Parental feedback about the childminder is positive, particularly valuing the support and guidance she provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are cared for in a homely and welcoming environment and generally take part in a balanced range of activities that motivates and engages them. Regular observations and assessments are used well to monitor the progress children make in their learning. The childminder is quick to engage with parents and other professionals where children are at risk of not reaching expected milestones. Consistent strategies are effectively implemented to ensure children catch up with their peers. Mathematical learning is woven throughout play as the childminder encourages children to think about size and supports them to play matching games. The childminder engages well with children's emerging language. As children play with animals she responds positively to the animal noises and actions that they make, introducing animal names as she narrates their play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have warm and positive relationships with the childminder and each other, and settle quickly into the childminder's care. They respond well to the meaningful praise and support the childminder provides and take pride in their achievements. Children regularly take part in activities away from the childminder's home, providing plenty of opportunities for them to become confident and secure around others. Meal and snack times are sociable and children regularly access drinks without being prompted, supporting their good hydration. Children are helped to learn how to keep themselves safe as, for example, the childminder talks to them about road safety and stranger danger.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated and engaged learners who are working within the expected range of development for their age. As they look out of windows they try to spot cats and squirrels. They regularly sing songs, developing an understanding of rhythm and words. Children show delight as they play with play dough, manipulating it into balls and rolling it across the table. They grow vegetables and develop an understanding of where food comes from. Children are confident in their own abilities, are willing to try new things and show perseverance.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY489503 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 1013552 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. She operates all year round from 6am to 6pm, 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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