Childminder in Cambridgeshire

Inspection date 17 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 builds on her practice. She implements any new knowledge and ideas gained from training. For example, the childminder now offers younger children further opportunities to work things out for themselves, such as opening fastenings on bags and baskets. n The childminder confidently assesses children as they play, using this information to inform further planning. She ensures that activities capture children's interest and motivate them. Children make good progress and are enthusiastic about their play. n Children gain a meaningful awareness of differences and respect one another's views. For example, they talk about the activities they would like to do and understand that everyone has different opinions. n Children learn how to manage their behaviour appropriately. The childminder helps them understand how their actions affect others. They follow her example and demonstrate positive, caring attitudes.

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The provision is good

n The childminder carefully monitors children's progress and quickly addresses any weaker areas, for example, through offering children additional activities or resources.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not consistently work as effectively as possible with the staff at other settings that children attend to ensure that children's development is fully promoted. n The childminder does not support parents as much as possible in building on their children's learning at 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 build on the opportunities to work more effectively in partnership with all other childcare providers that children attend n enhance the support for parents to aid them in building on their children's learning at home.

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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 had on children's learning. n The inspector talked with children and the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She reviewed an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of household members. She discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and viewed a range of other documentation, including the safeguarding procedures. n The inspector took account of the views of parents, as given in their written feedback to the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder maintains a thorough knowledge of children protection. She demonstrates a good understanding of possible negative influences on children's welfare, such as the risk of harm from extreme views and behaviours. The childminder understands the procedure to report any concerns to the relevant agency without delay. She uses her experience and her the skills gained from her childcare qualifications to form a secure base for her work. The childminder continuously evaluates this, using feedback from parents and children to inform improvements and develop plans for the future.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children participate in many activities that encourage their natural curiosity and support them in learning to explore. Older children arrange plastic tubes to make water flow through. They work out how to change the direction and speed of the flow and experiment to find out, which funnels fit best into the different tubes. Younger children explore wooden and metal resources. They become engrossed and concentrate as they carefully fit wooden rings onto different arms of a metal stand. Children enjoy challenges and confidently attempt to solve problems. For example, they look at diagrams and written instructions and work out how to put wooden pieces together to form pyramids. They develop their mathematical knowledge as they discuss the size and shape of each layer of the pyramid. Children develop an interest in books and build on their early reading skills. For instance, they sit in tents in the garden and share books and stories.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works well with parents to gain a thorough initial understanding of children's interests, needs and routines. Children build secure relationships with the childminder. They naturally turn to her for guidance and eagerly share their ideas and thoughts with her. The childminder promotes children's physical development and their understanding of safety. For example, they competently use a slide in the garden, making sure they allow one another space and time to climb the steps and slide down. The childminder encourages children's independence and praises their efforts and achievements. This helps build children's confidence and self-esteem in preparation for starting school.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder supports all children, so that they make good progress and develop the skills that aid their learning and prepare them for school. Children enjoy selecting resources, setting these out and tidying them away when they have finished using them. Children competently follow instructions and the childminder speaks clearly and repeats any new vocabulary. This particularly supports children who speak English as an additional language.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY535651 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10067401 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 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in March. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She receives funding to provide free 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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