Childminder in Cambridgeshire

Inspection date 21 November 2018 Previous inspection date 21 August 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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This provision is good

n The childminder has effective partnerships with parents. She keeps them well informed about their children's care and learning. Parents comment that the childminder is 'wonderful' with their children. n The childminder monitors children's development well. She plans stimulating play experiences that successfully help children to achieve the next steps in their learning. n The childminder works closely with parents when children first start to ensure she meets their individual needs from the outset. Children enjoy being with the childminder and develop strong attachments to her. They play confidently in her care and go to her for reassuring cuddles. n Children have good opportunities to mix with other children and extend their social skills. The childminder takes them into differing social situations where they learn to interact and play alongside others. n At times, the childminder overlooks opportunities to teach children more about

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This provision is good

mathematical concepts, such as weighing, measuring and comparing. n The childminder is not fully confident in implementing effective strategies that help bilingual children to develop their speaking 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 provide further opportunities for children to learn more about mathematical concepts, such as weighing, measuring and comparing n strengthen understanding of effective strategies that help bilingual children to develop their speaking skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed children during their activities and evaluated the quality of teaching and learning with the childminder. n The inspector looked at the areas of the home used by the children and the resources available to them. She talked to children and the childminder during the inspection. n The inspector checked relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of household members, children's records and some policies and procedures. n The inspector considered the views of parents through written feedback they provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder keeps up to date with changes to legislation. She undertakes training in child protection to increase her confidence in identifying children at risk of abuse. The childminder supervises children closely as they play to keep them safe. She helps children learn about safety as, for example, they tidy away toys to avoid tripping up. The childminder evaluates the service she offers. She identifies training that enhances her teaching skills. For example, she completed a workshop that helped develop her understanding of children's differing learning styles. The childminder has links with local pre-school groups and the school. She understands the importance of sharing information that helps her to complement children's learning experiences elsewhere.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder works closely with parents to evaluate children's level of development. She has frequent discussions with them and finds out what children enjoy and can do at home. The childminder plans a wide variety of activities that take into account children's interests. She plays alongside children as they manipulate play dough and learn to use cutting tools. The childminder adapts the activities well to accommodate children's different levels of development. Younger children are supported to use spoons to stir home-made play dough, while older children help with scooping and pouring the ingredients. The childminder supports children's growing interest in literacy. She has a plentiful supply of books and encourages children to look through them and listen to stories.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder maximises the use of her home to provide children with a stimulating play environment. She organises resources well and encourages children to move between the two main play rooms. Children have their care needs met well. The childminder is attentive to their moods. She provides a quiet place for them to sleep and monitors them carefully. The childminder helps children to develop healthy lifestyles. She provides healthy snacks and works with parents to make sure food they provide has good nutritional value. Children have daily opportunities to be active at local parks and play areas.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop their independence well. They help themselves to the good supply of toys and put them away when they have finished. Children have good relationships with one another. They play together well and show that they know how to share and take turns. Children find out how things work as they operate technological toys, such as electronic games and interactive books. Overall, children develop the skills they need for the next stage of their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY467982 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10069200 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 11 Date of previous inspection 21 August 2014

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The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Ely, Cambridgeshire. She operates each weekday from 7.30am to 6pm all year round with the exception of bank 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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