Childminder in Cambridgeshire

Inspection date 22 November 2018 Previous inspection date 10 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 supports children's language development well. She responds positively to the words children say and engages with them as they start to hold simple conversations. As children play, the childminder introduces new words and sensitively corrects their pronunciation. n Children are learning to be kind and compassionate to others. The childminder supports them to share and reminds them to use 'gentle hands' as they stroke the family pet. Children are learning to say 'please' and 'thank you'. n The childminder is aware of the medical needs of children in her care. She works well with parents to keep abreast of any developments and has good procedures in place to ensure children's ongoing safety. n The childminder shows a drive to keep up-to-date with good practice. She completes online training and she networks with other local childminders. She uses her learning to develop her service to meet the needs of the children in her care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not always fully utilise opportunities to extend what children already know and can do, to further enhance their concentration, knowledge and learning. n The childminder's monitoring of children's progress is not yet precise enough to ensure that children are making the best possible progress in their learning.

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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 make the most of all opportunities to extend children's concentration and build on their knowledge and skills during their play n refine the ways in which children's progress is monitored and how the information is used to help them make the very best possible progress.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed children at play and evaluated activities with the childminder. n The inspector looked at children's observations and assessment records, evidence of the suitability of household members and a range of other documentation, including safeguarding procedures and accident records. n The inspector took into account the views of parents through written feedback. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about how she evaluates and improves her service.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder's knowledge of child protection matters is good and she knows how to report any concerns about a child's welfare. She keeps up-to-date with guidance from the local authority. The childminder understands how to respond to a child protection allegation against an adult in her home. She has a range of relevant policies and procedures which she shares with parents. Parental feedback about the childminder is positive. They find her caring and flexible, and they talk about the progress their children make. Parents value the online system the childminder uses to keep them informed about activities children have taken part in.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides an age-appropriate and well-resourced learning environment. She provides activities which cover the seven areas of learning. The childminder understands the interests and dispositions of the children in her care and on the whole, supports children's learning well. Children have plenty of opportunities to develop their early mathematical understanding, counting the steps or the bricks as they climb stairs or build towers. As children spend time filling and emptying different sized containers with rice, the childminder helps them to recognise colours. She leaves out resources and children return regularly to them, helping to consolidate their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have warm and positive relationships with the childminder and regularly climb onto her lap for a cuddle. The childminder supports children to develop age-appropriate independence. Children confidently move about the childminder's home, selecting the resources that they wish to play with. Children take part in a wide range of activities away from the childminder's home which supports them to become sociable and confident with other children and adults. The childminder helps children to learn about healthy lifestyles. Children regularly spend time outdoors as they make use of local parks. The childminder encourages children to eat the healthier parts of their packed lunches before moving on to the treats.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are curious and motivated learners who are acquiring the skills needed for the next stage of their learning, including the move on to school. As children scoop rice into pots and bottles, they develop hand-to-eye coordination. Children show delight as they hear the noises made as they shake their bottle and show determination as they attempt to fit lids. Children start to show imagination as they explore the play kitchen, pretending to cook items in the oven and eat the cakes. Children are starting to express their views and confidently ask the childminder for help when needed.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY362106 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10062058 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 5 Date of previous inspection 10 December 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Abbotsley, Cambridgeshire. She holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder operates all year round from 7.15am to 6.15pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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