Kaur, Ravinder

Inspection date 8 February 2019 Previous inspection date 8 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 knows children very well and provides a broad range of enjoyable activities that reflect their individual interests. She makes regular observations as children play to help her to plan for their ongoing learning. n The childminder is proactive in seeking out professional development that enhances her understanding of wider safeguarding issues, such as online safety. She has a secure knowledge of the signs of child abuse and the procedures to follow if a child is at risk of harm. n Children have daily opportunities to be outdoors and explore their local area. They visit local parks to develop physical confidence on large play equipment and walk in the countryside to learn more about nature. n The childminder takes children to a wide variety of activities in the community where they make friends and learn to behave well in differing social situations. This helps to prepare them for the social challenges of school.

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This provision is good

n The childminder does not consistently collect detailed information from parents when children first start to help her to more accurately assess the starting points in their development. n The childminder has identified that she is not fully conversant with specific teaching strategies that help children who speak English as an additional language to expand their confidence in speaking English.

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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 the consistency of information gathered from parents about what children know and can do when they first start n seek out professional development opportunities that help to enhance support for children who speak English as an additional language.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector looked at areas of the home used by children and the resources available to them. n The inspector evaluated activities with the childminder to assess the quality of teaching and impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children during the inspection. She looked at some documents, including children's records, training information and evidence of the suitability of family members.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is conscientious about children's safety. She supervises them well and does daily checks of her home and garden so that children play in a safe and secure environment. She teaches older children to keep themselves safe as, for example, they help to identify safe places to cross roads on their way to school. The childminder has established effective ongoing communication with parents. She keeps them well informed about their children's development and routinely asks for their views on how to enhance her provision. The childminder has comprehensive policies and procedures that she regularly updates and shares with parents. This helps to keep parents well informed about her business practices.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children eagerly help themselves to the plentiful toys and spend long periods of time exploring their favourites. For example, children put colourful balls down a chute and watch with interest as the balls emerge at the base. Children develop their physical skills as they pick up small objects with tweezers or scoop rice and lentils with spoons. The childminder plays alongside children to inspire their interest. She teaches children to identify colours and numbers during fun activities, such as fishing for toy frogs. Children develop an interest in books. They handle them with care and listen attentively to stories. The childminder shares children's learning records with parents and offers suggestions for complementary activities they can do at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder creates a warm, friendly environment. She treats children with loving attention that builds their confidence and sense of trust. Children learn about other children's home lives and help each other to mark personal festivals, such as Chinese New Year. The childminder encourages children to play games together. She provides positive praise when children are kind and thoughtful to promote their understanding of the value of good behaviour. The childminder makes good use of her garden. It offers children a particularly stimulating place to play. Covered areas encourage children to be outside in any weather. They thoroughly enjoy being messy with sand, soil and water.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children progress well in their learning. They develop independence in practical skills. For example, they get themselves ready for being outdoors. Children have daily access to pens, markers and paints and learn to form letters, numbers and shapes. Younger children notice the marks they make as they trundle toy cars through lentils and rice. They find out how things work as they explore toys that have buttons, knobs and flaps. Children learn about healthy lifestyles. They follow good hygiene routines and sample varied, nutritious snacks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY443456 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10069198 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 13 Date of previous inspection 8 August 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Upper Cambourne, Cambridgeshire. She operates from 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday all year round except for bank 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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