Childminder in Cambridgeshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 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 successfully promotes children's emotional well-being. She supports children to make positive relationships with other children and adults, develop their independence and behave well. Close attachments have formed with the childminder.  The childminder has good knowledge of the children she cares for. She is constantly aware of their changing interests and how they like to learn. This contributes to the good progress children make in relation to their starting points.  The childminder gives good priority to safety and supervises children closely. The home is secure and daily checks of the environment and outings helps to ensure any risks to the children are minimised.  The childminder demonstrates a positive attitude to constantly improving her knowledge and skills through training opportunities. She uses this knowledge to help keep children safe and improve their learning experiences in her care. For example, the

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This provision is good

childminder has attended a conference that included training on internet safety and forest schools.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently find out about children's ongoing interests and learning at home to help further strengthen assessments of the progress children make.  The childminder does not yet work effectively with other settings children attend to help support a shared approach to children's care and 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

 strengthen the procedures for exchanging information with parents, gathering consistent information regarding children's ongoing learning and interests at home and using this to help inform children's assessments  extend partnership working with other settings that provide care and education for the children to help support a shared approach to children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities both indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection about her practice and children's learning and development.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of suitability of persons living in the household.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is vigilant regarding child protection concerns and understands how to report these to the appropriate authorities. She is aware of all new safeguarding legislation relating to young children. The childminder evaluates her services and identifies areas to develop. She has plans in place to provide further learning experiences in her garden, such as permanent chalk and wipe boards for children to freely experiment and make their marks. The childminder meets regularly with other childminder's to share good practice. She welcomes support from local authority childcare advisers. Good relationships are in place with parents and the childminder talks to them every day about their children's time in her care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder monitors the progress children are making in their development. This enables her to quickly identify gaps and ensure appropriate play opportunities are planned to help children reach their full potential. The childminder gently supports and encourages young children to 'have a go' in messy play opportunities when they are initially unsure, helping to build their confidence as she demonstrates first. She shows them how to scoop up water with a watering can. Children copy and enjoy watering the grass and then their feet. The childminder speaks to children during activities and provides good support. She repeats words, such as the colours of bricks or objects on a puzzle piece to encourage children's early speech and build their vocabulary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are comfortable and happy in the childminder's care. Her home is warm and inviting and children confidently and independently access the toys and resources that interest them. Children happily approach the childminder to communicate their wants and needs. The childminder supports children to learn right from wrong. She gently reminds children about sharing and taking turns in activities. For example, the childminder encourages children to wait their turn as they post shapes in a shape sorter. The childminder uses her garden as a positive learning environment. Children spend time in the fresh air outside every day and engage in physical play. They enjoy exploring the garden and balancing on ride-on toys.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are working at typical levels of development for their age. They are learning the necessary skills that will support them well as they move on in their education, such as starting pre-school or school. Children spend time with other children and adults at a variety of different children's groups, where they learn to make friendships and develop social skills. Children are beginning to show curiosity and are becoming more independent as they learn about the world around them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY489134 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 1017558 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 4

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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 Soham, Cambridgeshire. She operates all year round from 7am until 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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