Childminder in Cambridgeshire

Childminder report 35 Hudson Road, Upper Cambourne, CAMBRIDGE CB23 6ED

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Inspection date 8 October 2018 Previous inspection date 29 January 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 Children build strong bonds with the childminder who has a warm and nurturing personality. Effective arrangements, such as visiting children and their family in their home helps to build an early attachment. Children swiftly settle and show they thoroughly enjoy the childminder's interactions in their play. They smile and laugh with delight as they hold her hands to join in with action songs and dance with her. n The childminder plans a wide range of experiences to help children to make good progress. Children develop a good understanding of the world. They show respect towards animals and gently stroke the childminder's pet rabbit. Children learn about growth. They plant sunflower seeds in the newly acquired allotment and learn they need lots of watering to keep them alive through periods of dry weather. n The childminder forms secure partnerships with parents. She involves them in every aspect of their child's learning and care. Parents are very pleased with the service that

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The provision is good

the childminder provides. n The childminder continuously evaluates her practice, identifying and addressing areas for improvement. She consults with parents and children to ensure their views are included.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not share precise information about children's achievements with staff from other settings from the outset, to fully support continuity in their learning. n The childminder does not fully consider opportunities for children to develop their imagination further and follow their interests, particularly for those who prefer to learn outdoors.

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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 partnerships with staff from other settings that children attend so that precise information about children's achievements is shared n extend the range of learning opportunities to further support children's imagination and continue to build on their interests.

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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 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 took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided and reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of possible signs that indicate that children may be at risk of harm. She knows how to take swift action to protect children's welfare in the event of a child protection concern. The childminder follows strict procedures to help to ensure that children remain safe in her care. She is dedicated to her role and is keen to continue to build on her knowledge. For example, she is about to begin studying for a relevant qualification at level 3. Discussions with a close network of other childminder's has recently enhanced her understanding of providing children with an even wider range of healthy foods. The childminder carefully reviews children's progress to swiftly address any possible gaps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder's genuine praise motivates children to persevere at challenging tasks. Children work out, through trial and error, which lids fit on the different sized pots. The childminder places a strong emphasis on promoting children's language skills. She introduces children to new words in context. This supports children to build a broad range of vocabulary. In addition, the childminder consistently responds to children's early vocalisations, helping them to learn the conventions of conversation. Children explore a wealth of natural resources using their hands. For example, they discover how crispy leaves feel when they squeeze them in their hands. The childminder helps children to explore the gentle sensation of a wooden massage roller on different parts of their body. She demonstrates a good understanding of the importance of children enjoying uninterrupted play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a positive role model. She consistently encourages children to use good manners. She helps children to grow in confidence and develop friendly relationships with larger groups of children. For instance, the childminder arranges to meet up with other childminder's and takes children to a varied range of organised groups. The childminder provides children with many opportunities to develop a good understanding of similarities and differences. Children develop good physical skills. They climb the steps of the slide at the park and push themselves along on bicycles.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are independent from a young age. They wipe their face after eating and make good attempts at putting on their own shoes. Children build the small-muscles in their hands in preparation for writing. They use crayons to make marks on paper and place puzzle pieces into the correct position on a board. Children carry out responsibilities that help them to understand the importance of a good hygiene routine. They gain the skills needed to help prepare them for their future learning at school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY435694 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10059805 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 29 January 2015

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The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Upper Cambourne, Cambridgeshire. She operates all year round from 7am until 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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