Childminder in Cambridgeshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 November 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 maintains all documents, qualifications and records needed to support her in promoting children's welfare and learning. She checks that statutory requirements are met to maintain good-quality provision  The childminder has very good settling-in procedures when children first start. Children form very close bonds with her. They are relaxed and happy in the childminders care.  The childminder provides a well-planned learning environment with activities that interest children. Children are eager to play and explore. They enjoy using a variety of resources that support their interests and play ideas well.  The childminder is a good role model and offers gentle age-appropriate reminders to help children to understand how to respect the equipment and each other. Children behave well and follow the childminders instructions.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not reflect as well as possible on her practice to continually improve the quality of teaching and promote the best possible outcomes for 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

 increase the focus on professional development to explore ways to continually enrich the quality of teaching.

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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 sampled relevant documents and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the house.  The inspector took into account the written views of the parents.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to keep children safe. She implements policies and procedures to help protect children and she supervises them vigilantly at all times. The childminder attends regular meetings with other childminders. She uses these opportunities to help her keep up to date with changes in legislation and childcare practice. The childminder monitors children's development regularly to ensure they are making good progress. This close monitoring helps her to identify what children need to learn next and to plan suitably challenging activities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a very good understanding of how children learn through a well- balanced mix of adult-led and child-initiated play experiences. She facilitates and extends children's learning. For example, when a child sees a picture of a ladybird, the childminder finds a real ladybird to look at. The childminder sings familiar songs, reads books and provides a commentary of what the children are doing. This helps to promote children's early listening and understanding skills. The childminder supports children to name simple shapes and count as part of their early mathematical development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children experience happy and loving relationships with the childminder. She is a positive role model. She provides children with good examples of how to behave, such as using good manners and being kind. The children have access to a wide range of toys and activities that allow them to follow their own interests, helping to promote their independence. Children get plenty of fresh air and exercise. For example, they use scooters and kick balls in the childminders garden. The childminder provides nutritious meals and snacks for the children.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are curious and active learners. They are clearly happy and communicate their enthusiasm during familiar games, such as jumping on a mat that makes sounds. Children manage small self-help skills, such as putting on their boots and returning their plates to the kitchen. All children are making good progress from their starting points. The children are motivated to learn and develop the skills they need for future learning and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY493381 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 1026118 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 1 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 3

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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. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, 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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