Childminder in Cambridgeshire

Inspection date 26 September 2018 Previous inspection date 25 September 2014

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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 continues to develop her practice and implements knowledge she gains from completing training. For example, she now offers children a wider variety of craft activities. This supports them in building their creativity. n The childminder interacts well with children and assesses them as they play, using this information to plan further opportunities that interest and engage them. Children make good progress and are enthusiastic about their play and learning. n The childminder continuously monitors children's progress and addresses any weaker areas of their learning. She now offers younger children further activities and resources which aid them in recognising shapes and colours. n Children learn how to manage their behaviour. They work with the childminder to develop house rules. Older children readily explain these to younger ones and set a good example as they share and take turns.

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The provision is good

n Children gain a good understanding of healthy practices. They learn about the importance of a balanced diet and discuss the sugar content of different foods.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not consistently offer as many outdoor learning opportunities to fully extend the development of children who prefer to learn in this environment. n The childminder does not offer parents as much support as possible to aid them in extending 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 enhance the use of outdoor areas to offer children who prefer to learn outside further play and learning opportunities n extend the methods for parents to provide information about their child's learning and development at home, and make further use of this to inform the planning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has 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 information 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

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder completes training and reads relevant documents to keep her knowledge of this area up to date. She demonstrates a good understanding of potentially negative influences on children's welfare and knows how to report any concerns. The childminder uses her childcare qualification to aid her in making sure she meets all legal requirements and to inform her ongoing evaluation of her work. The childminder builds professional partnerships with other childcare providers that children attend. For example, she ensures she is aware of the current activity planning of the local pre-school. This enables her to offer children activities and resources which support them in building on what they have been learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts well with children and supports their learning. For example, when children play with foam letters, she encourages them to find the initial letter of their names and to make the sounds of the letters. Specific activities, such as regular use of the library and participating in reading challenges support children in building their enjoyment of books. Children enjoy activities, such as rolling different balls in paint to make patterns, that support their skills in making marks. The childminder adapts activities so that children of different ages can participate. For example, older children use intricate craft resources, such as beads and sequins, to make decorations. Younger ones eagerly participate in the same activity and use paints and stickers to decorate boxes. The childminder gently reinforces children's learning. For example, children talk about a favourite television character playing with bubbles. They then read an associated

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

book at the library and return home to play with bubbles.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works well with parents and obtains a thorough initial understanding of children's needs and routines. Children settle well and build secure bonds with the childminder. They enjoy their interactions with her and eagerly include her in their play. The childminder promotes children's physical development. For example, children develop control of their smaller hand muscles as they select construction pieces and craft resources. Children gain a practical understanding of safety. For instance, they look at books about road safety and put their knowledge into practice each time they are out. Children enjoy looking at their assessment records. They eagerly recall the different activities and note the progress they have made. This builds their confidence and supports them in understanding their own learning.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. They develop the essential skills that support their learning and prepare them for school. Children learn to explain their thoughts and participate in discussions. For example, children looking at a book eagerly describe the different textures and patterns as they turn the pages and discover these. Opportunities such as these support the development of children's language and communication skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY285580 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10069182 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 13 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 16 Date of previous inspection 25 September 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Huntingdon. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She 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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