Childminder in Cambridgeshire

Inspection date 10 September 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 is well organised. She shares with parents a good range of documentation which underpins her practice well and helps to promote children's welfare. n The childminder observes children as they play. She knows the children well and plans activities to reflect their emerging interests and stage of development. Children make good progress in their learning and development. n Children establish strong bonds with the childminder. They demonstrate they feel safe and secure. Children confidently seek cuddles from the childminder should they need reassurance.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Although the childminder works well in partnership with parents, she does not consistently gather their views to help her to review the quality of her practice and set targets for improvement. n At times, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities to help children build on their counting skills and to recognise numbers. n The childminder does not provide consistent opportunities for children to learn about people and communities beyond their own experiences.

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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 strengthen the ways to involve parents in evaluating the childminder's practice to help identify strengths and set targets for future improvements n provide more opportunities for children to build on their counting skills and awareness of number n broaden opportunities for children to understand the differences between themselves and other people and communities.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n 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. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector viewed areas of the childminder's home used for childminding.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder regularly attends safeguarding training and has a good understanding of child protection issues. She identifies potential hazards in her home and garden, and takes appropriate action to minimise risks to children. The childminder knows what to do should she have a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder establishes effective partnerships with other providers that children also attend. This helps to provide children with consistency in their care and learning. The childminder fosters good links with other childminders. They regularly share ideas and good practice. The childminder undertakes online training to help her to build her skills and knowledge.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers meaningful information from parents when children first start. This helps her to establish children's starting points in learning. She regularly assesses children's progress and knows children well. She shares information with parents about children's next steps in learning and how parents may support children's ongoing learning at home. The childminder plays alongside children and talks to them to guide and enhance their learning. She introduces new words to help them build their vocabulary. Children enjoy creating a model farm. They make foam animals to put into the farm, and know they need to turn the glue stick to be able to apply more glue. Children identify colours, such as 'green', 'red', 'pink' and 'purple'. Children are enthusiastic and motivated to learn.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle quickly in the childminder's home. They are happy and relaxed in her care. Children enjoy nutritious snacks and learn about the benefits of choosing healthy foods. They have daily opportunities to play outdoors at local parks and enjoy walks with the childminder. They learn about road safety and how to keep themselves safe. The childminder is a good role model for children. She provides a positive atmosphere of mutual trust and respect. Children behave well and regularly receive praise for their efforts and achievements. This helps them to build good levels of self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress given their starting points and capabilities. They gain key skills to support the next stage in their development and the eventual move to school. Children are eager to learn and show good concentration skills. They enjoy completing puzzles and build good problem-solving skills. Children are confident and build good independence skills. They make choices about the toys they play with and enjoy finding blankets and toy dummies to care for dolls.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY538010 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10076958 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 0 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Stilton. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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Registers

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