Childminder in Cambridgeshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 January 2018 2 December 2013

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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 quickly develop warm and affectionate relationships with the childminder. They play confidently in her care and go to her readily for comforting cuddles.  The childminder provides a broad range of activities that take into account children's individual interests. She uses her good teaching skills to challenge children and enhance their learning experiences.  The childminder keeps parents well-informed about their children's routines and achievements. She gathers good information from them when children first start to help her to meet children's individual needs.  Children learn about their local area through daily walks. They socialise with a wide range of people at toddler and activity groups. This helps them to develop their confidence in different social situations.  The childminder is conscientious about children's safety. She risk assesses all areas used by the children and is vigilant in supervising their play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently promote children's independence. At times, she does things for children that they are capable of doing themselves.  The childminder has not developed strong links with other providers to promote an effective, shared approach to children's 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

 make the most of all opportunities to enhance children's independence and enable them to do things for themselves  extend the existing partnerships with other settings the children attend to promote a more collaborative approach to children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at areas of the home used by the children and the resources available to them. She talked to the childminder and the children.  The inspector and the childminder evaluated an activity to assess the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector looked at some documents, including children's records, the childminder's self-evaluation and evidence of suitability checks for adults living in the home.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibilities to safeguard children. She updates her child protection training and has a thorough understanding of what to do if she is concerned about a child's welfare. The childminder has established links with other childminders to share ideas and develop her practice. She has various policies and procedures to support her business, which are shared with parents. For example, she has implemented guidelines that help her to protect children from the risks of the inappropriate use of mobile phones and cameras. The childminder evaluates the service she offers. She implements ongoing improvements, such as making better use of technology to communicate with parents.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder extends children's learning as they play. She is adept at using questions and conversations to promote their thinking skills. For example, when children build a model from bricks, she asks them to tell her about their structure. She helps them to express their ideas and gives them time to form the answers to her questions. The childminder knows the children well. She celebrates their achievements with purposeful praise. The childminder carries out regular assessments to monitor children's learning and identify any gaps in their development. Parents have helpful guidance on how to extend their children's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is attentive to the needs of younger children. She respects their need for sleep and affectionately talks to them as they drink their milk. Older children demonstrate good manners and are polite and well-behaved. The childminder encourages children to share their toys. She plays games with them that help them to learn to wait for their turn. Children have good opportunities to play outdoors. They use play equipment, such as a slide and trampoline, in the childminder's garden. The childminder takes them for daily walks to local parks for exercise and fresh air. She teaches them safety procedures, including how to cross roads safely.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children achieve well in all the areas of learning. They develop their physical dexterity as, for example, they make models with interlocking bricks. Younger children manipulate play dough and handle large and small objects with confidence. Older children attempt to write their names on their art work and enjoy using pencils and crayons. Children learn to match numbers and count with skill as they play games, such as dominoes. They gain the skills they need for the next stage of their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY370858 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 1065139 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 2 December 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. She operates her childminding service from 8am to 6pm each weekday all year round, with the exception of family and bank holidays. The childminder offers funded early education places for eligible 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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Telephone number

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