Childminder in Cambridgeshire

Inspection date 14 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 works closely with her co-childminder. They are committed to providing children with high-quality care and education and regularly reflect on their provision. The childminder completes training courses to develop her own childcare skills and knowledge and improve outcomes for children. n The childminder and her co-childminder provide a warm child-centered environment. Children are happy, settled and very comfortable in their surroundings. They show that they have developed close bonds with the childminder. This has a positive effect on their emotional well-being. The childminder is very responsive to children's individual needs. n Children have daily opportunities for exercise and fresh air. This helps to promote their good health and supports their physical well-being. n The childminder works with her co-childminder to help to monitor children's progress. Together they complete regular assessments of children's capabilities. The childminder

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The provision is good

takes photographs of children in their play to evidence their learning. She interacts purposefully to support children's play well to help them make good progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not engage all parents effectively enough in their children's learning to promote consistency between the setting and home.

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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 explore more ways to engage all parents to be fully involved in their children's learning to promote consistency between the setting and home effectively.

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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 outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and her co-childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation and children's records and discussed the childminder's policies and procedures. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and those living on the premises. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures. She has attended training to ensure that she can protect children and knows what to do if she has a concern about the welfare of a child. The childminder keeps up to date with developments in childcare practices and shares ideas with other childminders, to adapt and introduce new activities for children. Written testimonials from parents demonstrate that they are extremely satisfied with the service the childminder and her co-childminder provide.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder follows the lead of her more-experienced co-childminder. Together they carefully organise their environment so that children have opportunities to play with a wide range of toys and resources. Children build their confidence as they actively explore and make choices for themselves. The childminder provides suitable activities that help to engage children. For instance, babies enjoy watching items that light up while in the 'dark den'. The childminder gets down to their level. She responds very well to young children's facial expressions and gestures, and talks to them as they play and explore.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder takes time to support new children to settle. She asks parents to provide information about their children's home routines and likes and dislikes. She follows children's routines to promote continuity of care. Children settle quickly. The childminder follows good hygiene procedures when she changes children's nappies and sensitively talks to them about what she is doing. She praises children often and recognises their efforts and achievements. This enables children to develop their confidence and sense of self-esteem. Children of all ages have opportunities to take part in a variety of events and learn about festivals, giving them a wider understanding of the world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop a good foundation for future learning, such as moving on to nursery or starting school. Young children are inquisitive and confident to explore their environment. They enjoy opportunities to develop their physical skills. For instance, as they carefully negotiate the low step outside up to the decked area. Babies enjoy investigating age-appropriate toys. All children make good progress and are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500687 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10059730 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 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Warboys, Cambridgeshire. She works alongside another registered childminder. The provision operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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