Childminder in Cambridgeshire

Inspection date 6 December 2018 Previous inspection date 17 October 2017

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires improvement 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 Children thrive in the care of this dedicated childminder. They form close bonds with her and demonstrate they feel safe and secure. The childminder gives children warm cuddles and friendly reassurance to boost their confidence and self-esteem. n Children's behaviour is very good. The childminder is a calm and patient role model. She encourages children to learn good manners and be kind to each other. n The childminder has developed strong partnerships with parents. She keeps them well- informed about their children's care and learning. Parents are highly complimentary. They say the childminder provides a home-from-home environment where children are safe and well-cared for. n The childminder is diligent in monitoring children's achievements. She quickly identifies those that need extra help to catch up with their peers. The childminder works well with parents to close any gaps in children's learning.

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This provision is good

n At times, the childminder misses opportunities to promote older and the most able children's learning to the highest level. n Although the childminder provides a good range of activities, she does not always consider creative ways to engage children's interest in early writing.

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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 promote older children's learning to the highest level n consider more creative ways to engage children's interest in early writing.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the children during their activities and their interactions with the childminder. n The inspector spoke with children and the childminder during the inspection. n The inspector observed a specific activity and evaluated the quality of teaching and children's learning with the childminder. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through discussion and written feedback. n The inspector looked at essential documents, including evidence of the suitability of household members, records of children and some policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder updates her knowledge of safeguarding procedures. She thoroughly understands her role in protecting children from harm. Since the last inspection, the childminder has ensured all household members have appropriate suitability checks completed. Children play safely in the childminder's care. Activities and outings are carefully risk assessed to help minimise any hazards. The childminder teaches children safety procedures, such as the emergency evacuation drill. Partnerships with staff at other settings the children attend have been established. The childminder shares assessment information with staff at the local pre-school and finds out about school children's current topics. The childminder seeks the views of parents and children to help her to evaluate her provision. She identifies training that benefits the children. For example, she has recently increased her

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder skilfully supports children's developing language skills. She encourages them to take part in conversations and teaches them new words. Children enjoy selecting books and have daily opportunities for singing songs and learning nursery rhymes. The childminder helps children to develop their imaginary play. She encourages them to delve into a basket of dressing-up clothes. They dress up in superhero costumes and find their favourite red 'princess' shoes. The childminder helps children to learn about the wider world. They mark festivals from other cultures and learn how other people live in their community. Older children confidently use numbers in their play. For example, they count out loud and identify numbers they see. Younger children explore shape-sorter toys and have a good interest in puzzles.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gathers comprehensive information from parents that helps her to meet children's individual care and learning needs from the outset. She follows children's home routines to promote their confidence and well-being. Children build good relationships with each other. Older children show care for younger ones. For example, they help to find coats for the walk to school. The childminder is aware of any allergies or special dietary needs. She takes care to serve food according to parents wishes. The childminder teaches children about the importance of healthy lifestyles through daily routines, such as regular handwashing. Children benefit from frequent outings to local groups where they learn to socialise and make friends.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They acquire the key skills they need for the next stage of their learning. Babies show their enjoyment as they attempt to walk, assisted by the childminder. Older children develop their hand-to-eye coordination, for example, they make Christmas cards with collage materials. Children develop independence as they select from a broad range of well-organised toys and resources.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY467034 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10084772 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 14 Date of previous inspection 17 October 2017

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Longstanton, Cambridgeshire. She operates through school term times from 7.30am until 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday and from 7.50am until 8.50am on Friday. The childminder receives funding to provide free 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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