Childminder in Cambridgeshire

Inspection date 14 March 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 Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder makes children and their families feel very welcome in her home. She establishes exceptionally close bonds with the children and supports their personal, social and emotional needs well. Children are extremely confident in her care and demonstrate they feel safe and secure. n Children develop their speech particularly well. The childminder successfully supports their language skills, for example, through singing activities and conversation, to help extend children's use of language. She introduces words such as 'lava' and 'volcano' as they make landscapes for dinosaurs with play dough. n The childminder helps children to develop a very good understanding of the world around them. For example, they enjoy regular trips to see the baby lambs at the farm and talk about what happens in the spring. The childminder encourages the children to think about what clothes they wear in different kinds of weather.

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This provision is good

n Children behave extremely well and develop excellent social skills. The childminder takes them on regular visits to soft-play sessions, where they learn to mix with other local children. The childminder is a very positive role model. She supports children to share, take turns and play happily together. n The childminder has excellent relationships with parents. They say that she is 'wonderful'. Their written feedback demonstrates the high regard they have for her. The childminder keeps parents well informed of the good progress their children make. She gives them ideas about what they can do to continue their children's learning at home. n Although the childminder receives information from parents about children's care needs before they start attending, she does not consistently obtain detailed information about children's capabilities, to help her closely monitor children's progress.

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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 gather more detailed information from parents about children's capabilities when they begin attending, to help clearly establish starting points and monitor children's progress even more precisely from the start.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the premises and viewed the areas used by the children. n The inspector and the childminder evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together. n The inspector discussed children's learning and development with the childminder and observed her interacting with the children. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She 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 reading written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has completed relevant training and is aware of her role in keeping children safe. She knows the action to take if she is concerned about a child's well-being. She has comprehensive policies and procedures that underpin her good knowledge. Children are supported to keep themselves safe, for example by sitting properly on chairs. The childminder checks the areas that children use, to make sure they are safe and suitable. She reflects on her practice well. For example, she intends to develop her garden to build on the resources for children outside. The childminder develops very good partnerships with the pre-schools and schools that children attend. They work closely together to provide continuity in children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder regularly observes children as they play, to help her identify what they do well and what they need to learn next. Children become confident in counting objects such as the candles on the birthday cakes they make with play dough. They count how many raspberries and blackberries they would like to eat at snack time. Older children cut up their banana and share it out between them. The childminder provides exciting, real-life experiences for them to extend their knowledge of the world. For example, they love to explore the woods, where they listen to the wind and make people out of sticks. They visit some local gardens where they excitedly hunt for 'fairy zones', feed the ducks and observe the animals and insects in the jungle area.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children are nurtured and thrive in this exceptionally warm, welcoming and well- organised environment. Children demonstrate that they are extremely happy and relaxed. The childminder has outstanding settling-in procedures, including a visit to each child's home. She recognises and considers each child's individual needs exceptionally well. There is a wonderful range of high-quality toys and resources. These are displayed very well, enabling children to make choices in their play. Children enjoy healthy snacks, rest when needed, and have daily opportunities for physical play. They learn to take care of their own personal hygiene. Children are valued and praised for their efforts and achievements. This helps them to develop high levels of confidence and self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make very good progress. They develop the skills that prepare them well for the next stage in learning and their move to school. For example, they follow instructions, complete tasks and make independent choices in their play. All children develop a love of books and spend some quiet time each day looking at them and listening to their favourite stories. Younger children hold onto furniture as they learn to walk. The childminder supports children's independence very well. She encourages them wash their own hands, serve their food, and to take off their coats and shoes when they arrive.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY544246 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10096249 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 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Cambridge. She operates from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, during school term time only.

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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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