Childminder in Cambridgeshire

Inspection date 10 January 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 embraced her role with great enthusiasm. She reflects on her practice regularly and accurately identifies how best to improve the learning experiences she offers. Plans to further develop her garden are firmly focused on the needs of the children on roll. n The childminder knows children well and successfully uses her observations to help plan for children's next steps in learning. She plays alongside children and in doing so, gives them the encouragement and confidence to gain new skills. For example, young children learn to stack building blocks by copying the childminder's actions. n Parents share very positive feedback about the childminder. They appreciate the frequent information they receive about children's progress and how she works collaboratively in matters, such as potty training. The childminder values parents comments about her practice and encourages them to support children's learning at

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This provision is good

home. n Children feel safe and secure with the childminder. They happily snuggle up with the childminder and welcome plenty of cuddles, especially when they are feeling tired. The childminder has a good knowledge of children's care routines and ensures they have enough rest during a busy day. n The childminder has good strategies in place to support children's language development in both their home languages and English. She helps children gain an understanding of the different people and communities beyond their own experiences. n The childminder does not focus sufficiently on her professional development to help her improve her teaching skills further.

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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 professional development plans to enhance teaching skills and knowledge to the highest level.

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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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a very good understanding of her responsibilities to keep children safe. She knows how to identify children whoa are at risk of harm and the procedures to follow to report her concerns. The childminder takes every precaution to keep children safe at home and when visiting the local area. She helps children to learn about possible hazards and how to protect themselves from accidental injury. For example, the childminder supervises young children closely as they learn to safely sit on the sofa or armchair. The childminder knows how to work in partnership with others and the benefits this brings when children attend more than one provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows how to promote children's learning through play. She provides stimulating activities to capture children's interest and consequently children are keen to explore and investigate. For example, children are fascinated by wheels and circular objects. They seek out the toy cars provided and spend time observing how they roll down a wooden ramp. Children work out how to push buttons and listen to the sound made by musical toys. They handle resources carefully and demonstrate good hand-to- eye coordination according to their level of development. The childminder enhances children's communication skills effectively. She uses a variety of strategies, such as repeating familiar words or naming objects as they play together. Children are keen to respond and are beginning to make sounds to make themselves understood.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm, homely environment where children can play and learn happily. Toys and resources are of a good quality and support children's development in all areas of learning. The childminder also takes full advantage of the group activities in the local community. She ensures the activities on offer match children's abilities and these opportunities have been especially beneficial in helping children develop their physical skills. In addition, children gain confidence in meeting new friends and visiting new places for the first time. The childminder has good strategies in place to help children learn appropriate behaviours. Older children, being cared for after school know about the house rules and younger children are guided sensitively and gently to learn what they can and cannot do. The childminder promotes healthy eating and ensures children have exercise and fresh air daily.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well cared for and demonstrate a good level of confidence from a young age. They are motivated to explore their surroundings and find out about the wide variety of toys available to them. Children are beginning to feed themselves independently and enjoy the sociable mealtimes. They are making good progress and gaining the skills needed for their next stage in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY538773 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10080122 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 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder was registered in 2016 and lives in Cambridge. She operates term time only, 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

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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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Registers

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