Childminder in Cambridgeshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 January 2018 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 has embraced her role with great enthusiasm and genuinely enjoys supporting children and families. Children feel confident and secure in her company and appreciate the home-from-home environment she provides.  Parents offer high praise for the childminder and recognise her skill in supporting children to settle in new surroundings for the first time. They also acknowledge the strong partnership working she promotes and the support she gives to young children who are just learning to share and take turns.  Children are developing a good awareness of their local community as they visit local groups, the library and shops. Children are becoming accustomed to different environments and developing new friends outside of their homes.  Children's development is accurately tracked by the childminder. She establishes what children know and can do before they start and knows how to promote their learning

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, young children's sensory development is not maximised during planned activities.  The childminder has not established a highly focused programme of professional development to help her to improve her teaching to the highest standard and raise children's outcomes even further.

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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

 continue to enhance opportunities for young children to develop their senses as they play  focus more precisely on developing a targeted programme of professional development, to help raise the quality of practice to an outstanding level and to contribute to raising outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children during the inspection.  The inspector jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a robust understanding of her responsibilities for children's safety and well-being. She is well trained in child protection matters and ensures she is up to date with current legislation and guidance. The childminder is diligent in assessing possible risks to children's safety both at home and as children visit the local community. Children learn from her good practice. For example, young children learn to stay close to the childminder and hold on to the buggy when walking independently for the first time. The childminder understands the importance of working in partnerships with other providers. She reflects on her practice and identifies areas where she can improve children's experiences and progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy their time with the childminder. They have opportunities to explore a wide variety of activities at home and when visiting local groups. Children handle resources carefully and particularly enjoy investigating small-world toys. They pay attention to the detail on the toys and concentrate well as they look at houses and the different people represented in their playthings. Children happily look at books with the childminder and spend time observing pictures displayed around the home. Children are developing their communication skills well. They readily repeat words and can make simple requests. For example, young children ask for their drinks by saying the word 'juice'. Young children are developing their physical skills effectively and particularly relish being able to move independently around the home. They are beginning to dance and demonstrate good dexterity as they glue and stick their artwork.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are secure and play happily together. They know the routines and are developing independence in their self-care. For example, young children find their own flannels to wipe their hands after meals. Children show kindness and consideration for their friends even at a young age. The childminder works closely with parents to develop boundaries and consequently children behave well according to their stage of development. The childminder promotes healthy eating and ensures children have plenty of exercise and fresh air when in her care.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in the care of the childminder. They are well supported to develop their confidence in different environments and are becoming accustomed to experiences outside their own homes. Children are inquisitive and keen to explore. They are developing the skills needed for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY496127 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 1034875 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 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 Cambridge. She operates her childminding business from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round 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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