Childminder in Cambridgeshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 September 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 cared for in a well-resourced environment and are making good progress. The childminder is knowledgeable about the levels of development and interests of children in her care. She makes skilful use of what she knows to plan activities that support their ongoing learning.  Children's early mathematical understanding is supported. As they play with trains or build with blocks, children find the correct pieces to fill gaps, talking about the size they need. Counting is regularly woven into children's games.  Children behave well and regularly say 'please' and 'thank you' without prompting. As they help to tidy away toys, older children are encouraged to support younger ones.  Parents are positive about the service the childminder provides, valuing her flexibility. They talk enthusiastically about how much their children enjoy attending and how they, as parents, have been supported with their children's development.

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This provision is good

 The childminder demonstrates a drive to provide the best service she can. She evaluates her service and adapts it to meet the changing needs and interests of children in her care. She values and regularly engages in ongoing professional development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always fully recognise opportunities to extend children's thinking and problem-solving skills during their play.

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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

 provide further opportunities that help children to plan and predict and to try out their own solutions to difficulties or curiosities they encounter during their play.

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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 demonstrates a good understanding of child protection matters and is confident about where to report concerns about a child's welfare. She is vigilant about children's safety. A range of policies and procedures is in place, which the childminder implements and shares with parents. She provides regular feedback to parents, adapted to their individual preferences, ensuring they are actively involved in their children's learning. Links have been made with other childcare providers that children attend, and the childminder uses these links well to ensure a consistent approach to children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Younger children are provided with space and time as they learn to walk. The childminder respects children's wishes to attempt to stand on their own and allows them to repeat actions numerous times, helping to develop their balance. The childminder instinctively joins in well with children's games, responding positively to their storylines. As they play with letter puzzles the childminder encourages children to make the sounds of the different letters and to think of words that start with the sound. Children develop an understanding of the days of the week and months of the year as they help the childminder complete the daily calendar. They talk about which month Christmas is in and remember when their birthdays are.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and secure in the care of the childminder and confidently move around her home, self-selecting the toys they want to play with. The childminder is clear about the skills children need in order to manage the move to school and she works well to ensure children achieve these. Older children are learning to manage their own coats and shoes and know when and how to ask for help if they need it. Older children confidently take themselves to the toilet and know to wash their hands afterwards. Younger children are encouraged feed themselves. The childminder makes good use of local groups to support children to become confident around others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working comfortably in the range of development typical for their age. As they look at books they remember the story and confidently talk to the childminder about it. As they play with puzzles children competently turn the pieces so they fit. They show delight as they recognise the first letter of their name. Outside, younger children work out how to negotiate the uneven lawn as they walk across it, showing very high levels of motivation. Children are competent learners who are acquiring the skills needed for the next stage of their learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY490627 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 1022292 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 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 Burwell, Cambridgeshire. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, seven days a week, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year- old children.

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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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