Childminder in Cambridgeshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 April 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

 Children are cared for in a welcoming environment and take part in a good range of activities, both in and away from the childminder's home. The childminder regularly assesses children's learning and plans effectively to support their ongoing development. Children are making good progress in their learning.  Children develop age-appropriate self-care skills. The childminder encourages younger children to feed themselves or learn to fall asleep without being rocked. She encourages older children to take off their own shoes and put them in the correct place.  The childminder shows a desire to provide the best service she can. She has adapted the layout of the environment to meet the changing needs of the children for whom she cares. She puts into place learning from online courses she has completed, to enrich children's experiences.  The childminder makes good use of an online system and face-to-face discussions to

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This provision is good

keep parents abreast of their children's progress. Parents are complimentary about the service the childminder provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, the childminder does not fully extend and build on what children already know and can do, to further enhance their learning and participation in activities.  The childminder does not make the most of all opportunities to support children to count or recognise number names.

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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 teaching to extend and build on children's knowledge and skills to help maintain their high level of engagement and sustained interest in activities  make the most of all opportunities to support children to count and become familiar with the concept of numbers and number names.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed children at play and evaluated activities with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's observations and assessment records, evidence of the suitability of household members and a range of other documentation, including safeguarding procedures and accident records.  The inspector took into account the views of parents through written feedback.  The inspector talked with the childminder about how she evaluates and improves her service.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is vigilant about children's safety, both in her home and during outings. She has a good understanding of her responsibility to protect children from abuse and neglect. The childminder knows to whom she should report any concerns she may have about a child in her care. A range of policies and procedures are in place, which the childminder implements effectively and shares with parents. The childminder makes effective use of online resources and links with other local childminders to keep abreast of good practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands the learning needs of different ages of children and sets up her garden to provide a stimulating and engaging learning environment. The childminder supports children's language development well. She responds positively to babbling from babies and models exciting words for older children, such as 'squishy' and 'enormous'. As the childminder and children look at books together, children take great delight in making animal sounds. Children have free access to chalks and pencils to develop early drawing and writing skills. As they play with jigsaws, the childminder encourages children to solve problems. The childminder understands the importance of developing children's confidence to be around others and ensures she provides opportunities that support this, such as taking children to visit local groups.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle quickly in to the care of the childminder and their behaviour shows they feel at ease with her. The childminder responds well to non-verbal cues that children are becoming tired and she sensitively provides care and reassurance. Children have lots of opportunities for fresh air and physical exercise on the school run and regular visits to local parks. The childminder provides children with healthy and nutritious snacks and home-cooked meals. Children understand the importance of drinking fluids and older children pass drinks to younger children. The childminder supports children's self-esteem well. She regularly praises them for their efforts and ensures she provides emotional support to them. The childminder encourages children's good behaviour, such as taking turns and sharing.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are all making good progress in relation to their starting points and show self- motivation. Outside, younger children learn to negotiate walking on uneven grass, while older children take turns using ride-in cars. As they play with play dough, older children use scissors, working out how to manipulate them to cut off small bits, while younger children take delight in feeling the texture of the dough and poking holes in it. Children are competent learners who are acquiring the skills needed for the next stage of their learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY497690 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 1039349 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Milton, on the outskirts of Cambridge. She operates all year round from 7.15am to 5.45pm, 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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