Childminder in Cambridgeshire

Inspection date 9 November 2018 Previous inspection date 15 December 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 The childminder is well qualified and has a very good knowledge of how children learn. She provides children with a wide range of learning experiences indoors and outdoors. Children make very good progress. n Children form close bonds with the childminder. They demonstrate that they are comfortable and settled in her care. The childminder skilfully supports them as they play and learn together. n The childminder forms friendly and trusting partnerships with parents. Their written comments demonstrate that they are very happy with the care and education she provides. They say that they would thoroughly recommend her to other families. n Children's communication and language are supported well. The childminder sits at their level and continually talks to them. She models language, which helps to develop their vocabulary. n The childminder has made a delightful picture book of the resources available. This

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The provision is good

enables children to choose from the wide range of toys to fully support and extend their own play ideas. n Children are well supported to develop their social skills. For example, the childminder takes them on regular visits to playgroups, where they learn to mix, share and to participate with others in group activities, such as singing.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not always make the most of ongoing training opportunities to enhance her existing knowledge and teaching skills.

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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 extend the use of further training opportunities to strengthen existing knowledge and teaching skills further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the premises and viewed the areas used by the children. n The inspector observed the children interacting with the childminder. n The inspector discussed children's learning and development 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 took account of the views of parents through reading written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her role in safeguarding children and the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. Regular risk assessments are carried out of the premises, garden and for any outings. The childminder's professional qualification and experience effectively support her understanding of how children learn and develop. She regularly checks children's progress to identify any gaps they may have in their learning. The childminder shares information with parents about their children's learning. Each child has their own learning journey book, which clearly shows the progress they are making. The childminder evaluates and reflects on her practice well. She is clear about the improvements she wants to make and how this will enhance her provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. Children enjoy being with the childminder and happily join in with activities, such as building towers with wooden bricks. The childminder talks to them about what they are doing, to extend their learning further. She encourages children to count and use mathematical language. Younger children are learning to operate toys with buttons to press and flaps to open and shut. They have many opportunities for practising their early writing skills. Older children enjoy taking part in a variety of creative activities. The childminder uses the local environment to extend children's learning. She often takes them to play in the local park and woodlands, and they love to visit the animals at the farm.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a calm and friendly manner with the children. She has established very close attachments with them, helping to support their emotional well-being. Children behave very well and are keen to carry out small tasks, such as tidying away their toys. The childminder praises them and encourages their efforts and achievements. This helps to develop children's confidence and self-esteem. Children are encouraged to have healthy lifestyles. For example, they use good hygiene routines and enjoy eating healthy foods. Children enjoy playing outside every day and benefit from the fresh air and exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and development from their individual starting points. They make their own choices during play and concentrate well when taking part in activities, such as completing puzzles. Younger children enjoy looking at picture books and confidently recognise the numbers on a clock. They develop good social skills and play well together, sharing and taking turns with the resources. Children are developing the skills they need to be successful in their future learning and for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY288838 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10063564 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 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 15 December 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Stevenage. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early years 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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