Childminder in Cambridgeshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 March 2018 17 May 2013

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted of significant changes that may affect the suitability of persons working with children.  The childminder does not always give children enough time to complete activities to their satisfaction.  The childminder does not always consider the impact of background noise on children's ability to concentrate and to listen to each other.

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It has the following strengths

 Parents are very positive about the childminder and her assistant. They state that they are friendly and approachable. They feel that they are well informed about their child's progress. The childminder shares ideas with parents to help them support their child's next steps in learning at home. This significantly contributes to the good progress children make.  The childminder and her assistant are good role models and help children learn how to behave well. They are consistent in the gentle reminders they offer children to support them to play cooperatively, take turns, and share toys and resources.  Children establish strong bonds with the childminder and her assistant. They demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in their care. Children are confident to seek cuddles when they share books or feel tired.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 improve understanding of significant changes that must be notified to Ofsted. 23/04/2018

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 give children enough time to complete activities to their satisfaction  enhance the environment further to help children to build their concentration and listening skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outside, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living and working in the household.  The inspector spoke to children and the childminder's assistant during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written and verbal feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted of all changes to her assistant's circumstances. However, this does not have an impact on children's well-being. The childminder completes daily risk assessments that take into account these changes to assure the continued safety of children. The childminder and her assistant regularly attend child protection training. They confidently fulfil the requirement to protect children from harm. They know what to do should they have any concerns about a child's welfare. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder regularly reflects on her practice with her co-childminder and her assistant. They attend training and conduct online research to help to build their skills and knowledge to support children's individual needs. For instance, the childminder has developed her knowledge and implements a range of activities to support children who speak English as an additional language.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder knows the children well. She observes them as they play and regularly reviews their progress. The childminder plans effectively to support children's individual stage of development and emerging interests. Children learn about the cycle of growth and decay as they prepare flower beds for new plants they intend to plant. They talk about worms they may find in the soil. The childminder explains how worms help to keep the soil clean. Children thoroughly enjoy dancing and joining in with action songs. The childminder and her assistant enthusiastically join in and model the actions. This helps children to develop and build on their understanding and vocabulary. Children are confident communicators who enjoy sharing their ideas as they play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children arrive confidently and greet each other enthusiastically. The childminder provides a welcoming environment where children are valued and respected. Children learn about their local community. For instance, they enjoy regular outings to local toddler groups, libraries and parks. The childminder teaches children about road safety when they go out and about. The childminder promotes equality throughout her practice. Children learn about customs and faiths that are different to their own. For example, they enjoy crafts associated with Chinese New Year and Diwali. Children learn about healthy food choices. The childminder provides nutritious meals and snacks, which include a wide variety of fruits and vegetables.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress, given their starting points and capabilities. Children are confident and keen to do things for themselves. They put on their coats and shoes to play outside. They confidently climb steps to go down the slide and develop balance as they ride bicycles. Children count from one to five when they put on gloves. They enjoy reading stories and sharing books with the childminder. Older children are beginning to write their names. Children gain key skills to support the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY364071 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 1065061 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 12

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She operates all year round, from 7am to 7pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with a co-childminder and an assistant. The childminder offers funded early years provision for three- and four-year-old children. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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