Childminder in Cambridgeshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 June 2018 3 July 2014

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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 establish strong bonds with the childminder. They demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in her care. For instance, they confidently seek cuddles when they need reassurance.  The childminder plays alongside children and provides activities and experiences which support their individual interests. She talks to children as they play. This helps to promote children's good language development.  Children make good progress in their learning, given their starting points and capabilities.  The childminder provides a safe and secure environment. She completes thorough daily checks of her home to help promote children's safety.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make effective use of partnerships with other providers that children additionally attend to share information about children's care and learning.  The childminder has not developed a fully focused programme of professional development to help further enhance her knowledge and raise the quality of teaching to the highest level.

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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 partnerships with other settings children also attend to help promote greater consistency in children's care and development needs  develop a targeted programme of professional development that helps to raise knowledge and teaching skills to the highest level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The childminder 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 in the household.  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 is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding issues and possible signs that a child is being abused. She knows what to do should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder regularly reflects on her practice. She reviews the educational programmes to ensure all children are making good progress in all the areas of learning and development. This helps her to identify gaps in children's learning and development. The childminder works effectively with parents to help them access additional support and guidance should their child show delays in reaching developmental milestones.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children as they play and regularly assesses their progress. She shares information with parents about children's next steps in learning and how they may support children's ongoing learning at home. The childminder knows the children well and tailors activities to support each child's individual stage of development. She understands that some children prefer to learn outdoors and ensures they have rich opportunities to explore and play. Children show good levels of concentration as they pour water into different containers. The childminder talks about their actions and names items they choose to play with, such as 'funnel' and 'cup'. This helps to support their language development. The childminder promotes literacy well. Children enjoy sharing stories with the childminder. They choose familiar books to share with her and know when in the story to turn the pages.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides children with a wide range of fruit snacks and fresh drinking water throughout the day. She encourages children to develop balance and physical skills when they use a range of play equipment in her garden and at the local park. The childminder provides a calm and nurturing environment where each child is valued. She gives children lots of praise and encouragement. This help children to build good levels of self-esteem. Children learn to respect each other. The childminder helps children to share and take turns as they play. The childminder encourages children to share information about festivals they celebrate at home. This helps children to learn about the wider community. The childminder is a good role model who promotes equality throughout her practice.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are active learners who confidently explore the environment. They are eager to play and interact with the childminder. Children are keen to do things for themselves. They feed themselves and put on shoes to play outdoors. They make good progress and gain key skills to support the next stage in their education and the eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY355315 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 1104605 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years 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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