Childminder 222158

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 October 2017 27 April 2017

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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 has successfully addressed all the actions raised at the previous inspection. She now holds an appropriate paediatric first-aid qualification and has a good understanding of how to recognise signs that children may be at risk of harm.  The childminder knows the children that attend her setting very well and ensures their individual needs are consistently met. Children have very positive relationships with the childminder. They are confident, relaxed and clearly enjoy their time with her.  The childminder helps children to learn about changes that happen in nature. They look carefully at how the trees change colour in autumn and plant bulbs that will flower in the spring.  Children are highly independent in their learning and make good progress. They enjoy sharing books with the childminder, joining in with familiar text and songs. The childminder promotes children's literacy development even more. For example, she

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This provision is good

helps children to understand about letter sounds as they complete puzzles.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always focus her professional development opportunities on raising her quality of teaching to an outstanding level.  The childminder has not fully explored ways to share information effectively about children's learning and development with other settings they attend.

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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

 enhance the programme for professional development so that is focuses more specifically on developing an expert knowledge of teaching and learning  strengthen the links with all other settings children attend to promote a shared approach to enhancing their learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder joining in activities with children and discussed the learning that was taking place with her.  The inspector saw the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector looked at children's records, evidence of the suitability of the household members and a range of other documents, including the safeguarding policy.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents and discussed with the childminder her reflections on her practice.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Since the last inspection, the childminder has reflected on some important aspects of her practice, such as how to safeguard children. She has attended training and taken advice from advisers. These have had a positive impact on her knowledge and understanding of more recent statutory requirements. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows what to do if she has concerns about children's safety or welfare. In addition, she knows the action to take should any allegations be made against herself or another household member. The childminder supervises children well and takes appropriate steps to ensure the environment is safe and suitable.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands how children learn and develop. She observes them as they play, helping her to identify their individual interests and next steps in their learning. The childminder uses this knowledge to provide activities that support children's, overall, good progress. She understands how to complete the progress check for children between the ages of two to three years and to share a written summary with parents. Children enjoy following their own interests and ideas as they play and learn. For example, they build structures with blocks, carefully working out what pieces will fit in the gaps that emerge. The childminder uses these opportunities to extend children's mathematical understanding. For example, she talks about space and shape and encourages children to count how many blocks they have in a tower.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children learn to adopt healthy lifestyles. They benefit from daily opportunities to play outdoors in the childminder's garden and visit local parks. The childminder works with parents to ensure that children enjoy a healthy balance of meals and snacks. The childminder and parents also work closely together to help children learn to manage their own personal hygiene routines. The childminder is a good role model for children. She has clear and realistic expectations of their behaviour. Children respond positively to her guidance and support. The childminder frequently praises children's efforts and achievements, helping to raise their self-esteem. They help to tidy away toys and resources when they are finished with them and are familiar with the daily routines.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make at least good progress and are working within or beyond the stages expected for their age. Children show very high levels of concentration and involvement in activities. They learn how to use tools successfully. For example, they hold pencils correctly for drawing and are beginning to use scissors independently. The childminder makes sure children can access resources that will continue to challenge their already good development. Children are rapidly developing the key skills needed in preparation for their future learning and eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 222158 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 1098216 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 27 April 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1991 and lives in Sawston, Cambridgeshire. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 5pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 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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