Childminder in Cambridgeshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 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

 Children are making good progress in their development. They are cared for in a well- resourced environment that helps support their progress in all areas. The childminder is knowledgeable about the children in her care.  Children behave well and regularly use good manners. They are learning to take turns and share and older children support younger ones.  Children are learning skills that help them to be independent and to do things for themselves.  The childminder regularly meets with other childminders and their children, providing plenty of opportunities for children to develop their confidence around others and to make friends and socialise.  The childminder has developed working relationships with other childcare settings that children attend and has good partnerships with parents. She regularly shares information about children's progress and ensures that any areas for concern or gaps identified in their learning are addressed in a consistent way.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Ongoing professional development is not yet highly targeted to meet the identified needs of children.  The childminder, occasionally, misses opportunities to extend children's own interests and ideas in their play 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

 target professional development that enhances support for children's ongoing learning beyond the current good level  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 understands her duty to ensure children's well-being and she knows who she would report any concerns about a child's welfare to. She understands how to respond to a child protection allegation against an adult in her home. She is vigilant about children's safety, 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. Parents speak positively about the service, valuing the safe, structured and calm environment the childminder provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are cared for in a homely and welcoming environment and on the whole 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, in the main, manages the needs of differing ages of children well, encouraging older children to consider the needs of younger ones. During cooking activities she ensures she has enough equipment to enable all children to take an active role and generally tailors the level of support she provides. As they make flapjacks children are encouraged to listen and to follow the recipe, carefully weighing out ingredients. The childminder responds well to children's emerging language development. She engages in conversations and extends their vocabulary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have warm relationships with the childminder and settle quickly into her care. They respond well to the meaningful praise and support the childminder provides and take pride in their achievements. The childminder is clear about the skills children need to have to manage the move on to school and works well to ensure they achieve these. Children are learning about healthy lifestyles and know to wash their hands before they eat snacks and meals. They have regular access to physical play and fresh air in the childminder's garden. As they grow vegetables they learn about where food comes from.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident in their own abilities and are willing to try new things. For example, as they chase excitedly after bubbles children see the effects of the wind. Older children support younger ones to make the bubble machine work. As children take part in baking activities they explore the textures of oats and butter and start to recognise some numbers on the weighing scales. They are developing skills though their play which gives them a good foundation for further learning and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY488733 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 1013653 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13

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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 Cambourne, Cambridgeshire. She operates all year round from 8am 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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