Childminder 222219

Inspection date 29 August 2018 Previous inspection date 20 October 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder retains her enthusiasm for professional development. She researches widely to update her knowledge of good childcare practice. She has a thorough understanding of how children learn through play. Children make good progress in their learning. n Children have an enjoyable time with the childminder. They benefit greatly from a wide range of stimulating experiences that reflects their individual interests and abilities. n The childminder works closely with parents to help them to settle children into her home. She quickly gets to know children and builds strong affectionate relationships with them. n Children develop good communication skills. The childminder is adept at supporting children's growing vocabulary. She responds to young children's babble, engages them in conversations and introduces them to new words.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to enhance children's confidence in dealing with differing social situations.

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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

n extend children's opportunities to develop their social skills in a wide variety of environments.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector looked at areas of the home used by children and the resources available to them. n The inspector observed the childminder and her interactions with children. She and the childminder evaluated the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at convenient times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including evidence of the suitability of family members, children's records and comments from parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder attends regular safeguarding training. She has a confident understanding of the signs of child abuse and the procedures she must follow to protect children from harm. The childminder meets with other childminders to share good practice. She keeps herself informed of any changes that affect her business, such as those relating to data protection. The childminder carries out risk assessments of her home and garden that help to keep children safe. She collects the views of parents and children to help her to evaluate her provision and make plans for future improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children during their play to help her to understand what they need to do next in their learning. She is proactive in supplying new and interesting resources that match their current interests, such as peg puzzles. Children concentrate as they attempt to match puzzle pieces to the correct place. The childminder talks to them about colour and position, supporting their emerging mathematical skills well. Children's interest in books is promoted effectively. The childminder reads simple stories that engage children's attention. Children enjoy pressing the buttons on interactive books to listen to the sounds they make. The childminder keeps parents well-informed about their children's achievements. She has regular meetings with parents and encourages them to support the next steps in their children's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have good opportunities for fresh air and exercise. The childminder takes them for daily walks and helps them to develop their self-assurance as, for example, they play on climbing apparatus. Children have varied healthy snacks, such as fruit and vegetables, and enjoy lunches provided by their parents. The childminder makes sure young children drink frequently, reminding them it is good for their health. Parents receive a daily diary that gives them detailed information about their children's day with the childminder. Children demonstrate their trust of the childminder as they snuggle into her lap to listen to songs and stories.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children acquire the skills they need for the next stage of their learning. They develop their independence as they make choices from freely available resources. Children help to put away their toys and cooperate well with care routines, such as nappy changes. They show curiosity as they look at books or try to find objects, such as the green car. Children begin to echo words and respond to the childminder's questions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 222219 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10062033 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 20 October 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Cambridge. She operates on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday all year round from 8am to 5.30pm.

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Registers

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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