Childminder in Cambridgeshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 July 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 builds strong partnerships with parents from the start. She shares information readily about children's activities and care, which is appreciated by parents. Parents are pleased with how their children settle and say that even the youngest children greet her with a beaming smile.  Children feel safe and secure with the childminder. They are familiar with her home and are confident enough to move around independently to find toys they are interested in. Children snuggle up to sleep in the childminder's arms and when distressed are soon soothed by her calm and patient approach.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder plays alongside children and in doing so enhances their learning effectively. For example, the childminder shows children how to play musical instruments so they can accompany the music they hear.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always gather detailed information from parents about what children can do when they first start.  Although the childminder reflects on the quality of her provision, she does not always target her professional development as a priority to continually improve her knowledge and skills that will benefit children.

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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

 gather more detailed information from parents when children first start so that there is a shared awareness of what children know and can do from the beginning  undertake a wider range of professional development activities so that knowledge and skills are increased to benefit all children attending.

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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.  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 is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection matters and knows who to contact to report any concerns she may have. Children safely access toys to play with and the home and garden are secure. The childminder tracks children's development effectively and identifies where children are falling behind. She has good partnerships with other local providers and this has been beneficial when children attend different settings.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children have a wide range of toys and resources to play with. Soon after arriving at the childminder's home, children quickly find their favourites and are keen to invite others to join in with their games. Young children particularly enjoy creating pictures using paint. They concentrate for a considerable time, using brushes and their hands to make marks and create their first artwork. The childminder uses these opportunities to enhance children's communication skills by repeating the name of objects and encouraging children to repeat the words they hear. Young children are inquisitive and are very keen to explore their environment independently. They especially delight in the noise objects make when they bang them or drop them on the floor. Children practise their newly acquired toddling skills enthusiastically and they show great pride in their achievement. The childminder offers plenty of encouragement and praise which boost children's self-confidence

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder takes every opportunity to take children out and about in their local community. Children take part in shopping trips to the local store, they collect their older friends from school and take part in activities at the toddler groups. The childminder has a good understanding of children's health needs and promotes healthy eating at her setting. When necessary, parents are given guidance about suitable foods and drinks for young children. The childminder is very calm in her approach and offers reassurance to help young children deal with new situations. Therefore, children are learning about the appropriate ways to behave.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are settled and happy in the care of the childminder. They are keen to explore and are gaining independence according to their stage of development. Children are beginning to socialise separate of their own family unit and are learning how to make friends and play with others. This ultimately helps to build children's confidence. Children gain the key skills in readiness for their eventual move on to pre-school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY486816 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 1007501 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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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 with her family in Littleport, Cambridgeshire. She operates all year round, from 7am 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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