Baker, Roxanne Julia

Inspection date 22 November 2018 Previous inspection date 10 November 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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This provision is good

n The childminder observes children carefully and provides parents with detailed records of their achievements. She ensures they are fully involved with children's learning and help plan appropriate and challenging next steps to support children's continuing good progress. n Children's personal care is carried out with the utmost sensitivity and helps them quickly develop the confidence they need to become independent in this area. Children learn about good hygiene and know when to wash their hands in order to protect their health. n Children benefit from the childminder's good standard of teaching and enjoy the stimulating activities she provides. They concentrate well on their tasks and listen carefully to instructions. The childminder enhances children's experiences with lots of trips out and this helps them understand about the wider community. n The childminder is skilled at supporting children's language development. She engages

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This provision is good

children in conversations as they play and models new words and pronunciation effectively. Children are confident communicators who are happy to share their ideas and thoughts. n On occasions, children have few opportunities to initiate and develop their play independently. n The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to enhance children's developing knowledge of letters and meaningful text.

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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 opportunities for children to explore and develop their own ideas independently n enhance children's understanding of a wider variety of text and how they are used.

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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 and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children during the inspection. n The inspector jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector 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 written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder has a very good understanding of her responsibilities to keep children safe. She ensures she is familiar with the requirements to identify and report her concerns about children in her care. The childminder ensures her home is secure and children and visitors are familiar with the evacuation procedures in the case of an emergency. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is dedicated to her role and works hard to keep her skills and knowledge up to date. She attends training regularly and values her strong links with other childminders in the area. This helps to boost her professional development effectively and provide opportunities for her to reflect on her practice and make improvements. The childminder consults with parents and children and values their opinions about her service.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder. They like to be busy and are keen to join in with the activities she has planned. For example, children are eager to help make their own play dough. They make suggestions for the appropriate ingredients and the receptacles needed for the task. Children show good dexterity and enthusiasm as they mix the dough. The childminder skilfully incorporates opportunities for children to develop their counting skills and talks about the quantities needed for their mixtures. Children become engrossed in their activities and confidently use a range of tools to help with their creations. They enjoy the friendly conversations as they play and talk about similar activities they have experienced previously. The childminder regularly reviews children's progress and makes sure she provides challenging learning opportunities for them to progress well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has good partnerships with parents and ensures she has the required information about children's care and emotional needs from the start. She provides a warm, child-friendly environment and children feel quite at home. Toys and resources are of a high quality and support children's learning effectively. The childminder is calm and patient in her approach and this has a positive effect on children's developing knowledge of how to behave appropriately. For example, the childminder's gentle and timely interventions help children to learn how to play and share toys with one another. Children's good health is promoted well, they enjoy nutritious snacks and heed regular reminders about the importance of staying hydrated. Children have lots of opportunities to be outside in the fresh air. They make frequent trips to the local area and the childminder uses these opportunities to teach children about road safety or what to do if

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are prepared well for their eventual move to pre-school or school. They know the daily routines well and become independent according to their stage of development. Children benefit from their time with the childminder and make good progress from their starting points. They are active and eager learners who concentrate well on activities that interest them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY337237 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10062052 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 0 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 10 November 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire. 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.

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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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