Childminder in Cambridgeshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 May 2018 30 June 2017

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 taken effective steps to address the actions set at the last inspection. She has improved her knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures. This includes her awareness of risks associated with vulnerable families being drawn into extreme behaviours and her responsibility to report concerns.  The childminder is motivated and committed to continuously improving the quality of the care and learning experiences for children. Children make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder knows the children well. She talks confidently about children's interests and where they are in their learning and development.  The childminder provides a friendly and welcoming play and learning environment. Children are secure, happy and able to express themselves. They confidently go to the childminder for a cuddle and for support with activities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not established timely links with other settings that children attend, to fully ensure that information is quickly shared.  The childminder does not always ensure that activities offer sufficient challenge. She sometimes overlooks opportunities to promote children's learning to the highest level.  The childminder does not consistently give children enough time to respond to questions and express their own ideas.

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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

 focus more closely on consistently providing activities that offer children sufficient challenge to support further their learning and developmental progress  strengthen teaching to give children time to think and use speech to connect ideas, explain what is happening and recall past experiences  establish more consistency in the timeliness of building partnerships with others who provide care and learning for each of the 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 at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She observed a planned activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector discussed children's learning with the childminder and looked at a selection of policies and other records. They also discussed the childminder's self- evaluation.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members and qualifications of the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder reflects on the service she provides and is aware of her strengths and areas for development. She is committed to providing a good-quality care and learning experience for all children. The childminder understands her responsibility for keeping up to date with the latest legislation and good practice guidance. She has completed online training courses as part of her professional development. The childminder uses what she has learned to improve her practice. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of the indicators of abuse and knows how to report concerns. She carries out risk assessments to ensure that children play safely indoors and outside. The childminder demonstrates strong partnerships with parents. She keeps them informed about their children's day and learning, both through written information and daily verbal feedback.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children as they play and evaluates what she sees. She uses this information effectively to plan for their next steps in learning. Children's ongoing progress is checked regularly by the childminder. This helps to ensure that children are making good progress towards the early learning goals. The childminder engages in the children's play and learning. She is led by what they want to do and responds readily to their changing interests. Children play imaginatively based on their own experiences. For example, they pretend to be babies and cry for a bottle. Children cooperate as they take on the roles of babies and adults. They enjoy music. Children explore musical instruments and experiment with how sound can be changed through their own actions, such as tapping quietly, loudly, quickly and slowly.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop close emotional attachments to the childminder and good friendships with each other. The childminder sets clear, age-appropriate boundaries for the children and gently reminds them of these throughout the day. Children develop good manners and behave well. They respond positively to the childminder's high expectations. Children are encouraged to consider the needs and feeling of others, share and take turns. They are helped to play in ways that are safe for themselves and others. For example, the childminder reminds children of the need to tidy away toys, to reduce tripping hazards. Children have daily opportunities for exercise and fresh air, helping to promote their good health and physical well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop a good foundation for future learning, such as moving on to nursery or school. They are motivated learners who confidently lead their own play. Children understand that print carries meaning. They enjoy looking at books and listening to stories. Children manage their own personal hygiene needs, relative to their age and stage of development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487130 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 1110398 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 June 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Isleham, Cambridgeshire. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm on 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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