Childminder, Out-of school day care in Cambridgeshire

Inspection date 10 October 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 reflective in practice and gathers the views of parents to help her to identify her strengths and areas to develop. She attends training and conducts online research to develop her knowledge and skills, quickly implementing new ideas and learning into practice to help children make good progress. n The childminder gathers meaningful information from parents from the start to help identify children's starting points. She observes children as they play and provides a good range of stimulating activities to support children's individual stage of development and their emerging interests. Children make good progress. n Parents are positive about the childminder. There is a good two-way flow of information which provides children with consistency in their learning. Parents state their children are very happy and enjoy coming to the childminder's house. n Children establish strong bonds with the childminder. They demonstrate they feel safe

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The provision is good

and secure in her care, for instance, they confidently seek cuddles when they feel tired. n The childminder provides a welcoming and homely environment, which is well resourced to enable children to choose their play freely.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Although the childminder is very enthusiastic in her role, she sometimes over directs children's play and does not consistently give children enough time to complete activities to their satisfaction.

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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 give children enough time to complete activities to their satisfaction.

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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 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 confidently fulfils her role to protect children from harm. She regularly attends training to keep her knowledge of child protection issues up to date. She knows what to do should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder identifies potential hazards to children's safety and takes appropriate actions to minimise risks. She shares with parents a good range of documentation which underpins her practice to promote children's health, safety and well-being.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children well. She talks to children as they play, naming objects and asking questions. Children repeat words the childminder says and start to use them in their play. This helps children to develop good communication and language skills. The childminder adapts the environment to support children's needs. For instance, she ensures toys are easy to reach for babies. Children have good opportunities to build their literacy skills. They enjoy sharing books with the childminder and choose to look at books from the bookcase. Children enjoy squashing and rolling play dough. This helps to build their muscles to support early writing skills. The childminder sings songs with the children, who join in with actions and some words. Children concentrate well as they learn how the wheels on toy cars and trucks turn to make the toys propel along the floor. The childminder provides other objects, such as oranges and coconuts, for children to

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and well settled. They are confident to explore and express their needs and wants. Children learn about the wider community. For instance, they attend toddler groups with the childminder and learn about different festivals and cultures, such as Chinese New Year and Diwali. The childminder helps children learn about healthy lifestyles. She carefully plans meals and snacks to balance the nutritional content for children to include a wide range of vegetables and fruit. Children enjoy regular activities outdoors. They learn how to keep safe in nature parks and when using outdoor play equipment. The childminder encourages children to 'have a go', and she gives children plenty of praise for their efforts and achievements. This helps children develop good levels of self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress given their starting points and capabilities. Children are active learners who show curiosity in the world around them. They confidently communicate their needs and wants. Children have good opportunities to develop the physical skills they need to support their growing independence in mobility. They gain key skills and attitudes to support the next stage in their learning and the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY539327 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10079976 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 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Eynesbury, St Neots. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5.30pm from 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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