Childminder in Cambridgeshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 May 2018 3 June 2014

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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

 The childminder does not have an accurate and detailed overview of children's progress. She does not make best use of observations to assess children's level of development.  The childminder does not provide children with consistently challenging opportunities. She does not plan activities that focus precisely on children's individual needs and level of development. Some children do not make the best possible progress.  The childminder does not seek information from parents to help her to assess children's learning on entry. She does not share detailed information with them about children's development in the setting, to help them to guide children's learning at home.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder organises her environment to support children's interests. Children are happy to join in activities. They engage well and concentrate during self-chosen activities. Children enjoy taking part in a wide range of opportunities.  Children build a secure attachment with the childminder. She is warm and kind to children. She joins in their play and praises them often for their achievements. This helps to build children's confidence and self-esteem.  The childminder provides children with opportunities to interact with others in the local community. They visit local groups to widen children's range of experiences and to develop their social skills when interacting with their peers.  The childminder provides a safe and secure environment. She makes ongoing checks of her premises and keeps accurate records to promote children's welfare.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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Due Date

 use observations to assess more accurately children's level of development and to identify any emerging gaps in children's learning at the earliest opportunity 16/08/2018

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Due Date

 provide all children with more challenging opportunities that are tailored to their individual needs and level of development, and help them to make progress well in all areas of learning 16/08/2018

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Due Date

 improve partnership working with parents and exchange detailed information with them about children's learning and progress, to support children's learning in the setting and at home. 16/08/2018

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors 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 all persons living and working on the premises.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder identifies some areas for improvement, such as to her outdoor area. She understands how to promote children's learning. She knows the importance of working in partnership with parents. However, she fails to implement her knowledge effectively. The childminder shares some information with parents to ensure children are happy and settled. However, she does not work collaboratively with parents to support children's development in the setting and at home consistently. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows how to identify signs that indicate a child may be at risk of harm. She knows how to report her concerns to keep children safe. She completes relevant training to ensure her knowledge of how to safeguard children is secure. The childminder meets with other childminders to share ideas for practice. She updates her policies to reflect any new information gained.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder is not fully aware of children's capabilities. She does not identify where there may be emerging gaps in children's learning. The activities she plans do not sufficiently target the areas of development that help children to build secure enough foundations in their learning, such as their language skills and independence. However, children are confident to count objects, showing advanced mathematical skills for their age. The childminder introduces positional language when young children use blocks to build. However, she puts less emphasis on helping them to develop their speaking skills. Children frequently use single words in play. The childminder encourages children to 'have a go' at completing puzzles. She guides them when they run into difficulty. Children listen and act on her instructions, showing a suitable understanding.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder encourages children to eat healthily and provides them with fruit for their snack. However, she does not teach children to be fully independent in their self-care skills. She does not give children opportunities to wash their hands independently. Children have regular opportunities to be active. They visit the local park and play on large play equipment. They use the childminder's garden to run and exercise. The childminder is a good role model. She encourages children to be polite and use good manners. Younger children are confident to express what they like and dislike. The childminder offers children choices and they politely refuse what they do not want.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Weaknesses in assessment and planning mean that children do not make enough progress. Children are not yet confident communicators. They lack motivation to complete small independent self-care tasks for themselves. However, children are interested in activities and engage well. They begin to show some imagination and are eager to count. While children learn some skills, they are not fully prepared in all areas of development to progress quickly on to the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY321118 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 1102041 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Doddington, Cambridgeshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for 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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