Childminder in Cambridgeshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 June 2017 Not applicable

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder is not up to date with current safeguarding legislation and her responsibilities to identify and report concerns about children being exposed to extreme views.  Regular and ongoing professional development opportunities are not always sought by the childminder to broaden her skills and further enhance children's outcomes.  In her enthusiasm, the childminder sometimes does not give children enough time to think and respond to her questions and comments.

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It has the following strengths

 Children are happy and content in the company of the childminder. They enjoy plenty of cuddles and are confident to explore the wide range of resources available.  Parents offer positive feedback about their children's experiences and the opportunities available to them at the childminder's home. They appreciate that children can take part in various activities, such as baking, and are well informed about their children's progress.  The childminder demonstrates good teaching skills as she plays alongside children. She knows children well and can respond effectively to their discussions, overall.  The childminder makes good use of local groups to help extend and enhance children's learning effectively. Children learn to socialise with a wider group of friends and gain confidence in different surroundings.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 improve knowledge of safeguarding matters, including more recent additions to legislation, such as responsibilities under 'Prevent' duty. 14/07/2017

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 develop a programme of professional development, in order to enhance skills and knowledge, that benefits children's well-being and development  give children time to consider the answers to questions and comments on their activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children during the inspection.  The inspector jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder ensures her home is as safe as possible for young children to access. When out and about, she teaches children about safety and how they can keep themselves from harm. For example, children learn to cross the road safely. The childminder knows the signs to look for that indicate a child has been harmed. She knows that her concerns need to be recorded and, if necessary, reported to other agencies. However, the childminder is not aware of recent changes to legislation and the need to be alert to matters covered by 'Prevent' duty. Despite this, her knowledge of all other aspects of safeguarding is good. The childminder is keen to learn new skills but has not prioritised her own professional development sufficiently. This means she is not always up to date with current knowledge and practices that will promote children's well-being and development to the highest level. The childminder has evaluated her practice and

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Music activities are a great favourite for children of all ages. Older children enthusiastically accompany their singing with rhythmic drumming and younger children readily hold out their hands to do the actions to familiar tunes. Children are imaginative and are keen to replicate their experiences on family trips. For example, children pretend to serve customers at their local shop. They make suggestions for the fruits and vegetables they should buy and can identify numbers on the coins and notes they use for money. Children communicate well according to their stage of development. They enjoy nothing better than snuggling up with a book and listening to the childminder reading a well-loved story.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The weaknesses in safeguarding matters have an impact on children's well-being. That being said, children enjoy the company of the childminder and appreciate the homely environment she provides. Younger children practise their walking skills as they begin to pull themselves up and take their first steps holding onto the furniture. Children have access to activities outside in the garden and take walks in the local area. The childminder promotes healthy foods to parents, and children learn to grow their own vegetables outside.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are keen to take part in activities. They concentrate well on things that interest them and are happy to try things for themselves. Children are encouraged to be independent in meeting their self-care needs. They follow instructions and know the childminder's routines. Children are prepared effectively for their move to pre-school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487130 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 1008452 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 10

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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 Isleham, Cambridgeshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am 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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