Childminder in Cambridgeshire

Inspection date 6 February 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 knowledgeable childminder aspires to provide an excellent service to children and their families. She has completely dedicated the main living area of her home for children's use. As a result, it is a safe haven for them. n Children's security, enjoyment and development are of paramount importance to the childminder. She uses an excellent array of resources and toys to create a stimulating environment for children. n Children show curiosity and are motivated to join in. They develop good concentration skills. n The childminder is responsive to children's emerging interests during their play. She uses a variety of effective teaching methods. The childminder helps children to learn by giving them good explanations, asking questions and demonstrating her thinking. n Children feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. She is calm and unhurried in her approach to children. As a result, they learn to express themselves in their own

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This provision is good

time and are confident to share and try out their own ideas. n The childminder does not always consider ways to provide children with extended opportunities to play cooperatively as part of a larger group.

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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 provide more opportunities for children to play within a wider social group.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home and garden where children play. n The inspector observed a planned activity and evaluated the quality of teaching and learning with the childminder. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at children's records and a range of other documentation. n The inspector checked evidence of the qualifications of the childminder, her suitability and the suitability of other household members.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has completed several training courses relating to how to keep children safe. This has helped her to gain a sound understanding of the types of harm children may be at risk from. She knows how to respond appropriately to support children. The childminder carries out effective plans, including completing training about how children learn, to continually improve her practice. As a result, the quality of her teaching is consistently good, and some aspects are outstanding. The childminder thoughtfully identifies how children can contribute to improvements. For example, she plans to involve children in finding out about, and choosing a pet to look after.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder collects detailed information from parents about their child when they first begin. She uses this information, together with her own observations, to identify where children are in their development and to monitor their progress. The childminder closely observes children as they play. She introduces new ideas, as well as stimulating toys and resources, to help them reach their next steps in learning. For example, as children experiment with water to activate 'fake snow' powder, the childminder encourages them to recall when they painted snow out in the garden. The information that the childminder shares with parents each day celebrates children's achievements. She gives clear guidance and support that help parents to further their child's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder pays great attention to detail. For example, she provides a step that is customised to the height of her sink. The childminder supervises children closely to maintain their safety as they wash their hands. This enables children to develop good levels of independence. The childminder gives children clear messages about healthy eating and provides a broad range of nutritious foods for them to eat. Her home is calm and well organised. The childminder gently encourages children to recognise their own needs. For example, she talks to children about when they begin to feel tired and supports them to rest and sleep when they feel ready. The childminder shares her expectations of children with them. This encourages their positive behaviour.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make strong progress in their learning and they gain the essential skills in readiness for school. For example, they learn to recognise the letters and form their own names. Children use numbers, sometimes accurately, during their play. They throw balls, which helps them develop their muscular control ready for developing their writing skills. They talk about their ideas and shape their own play and learning. For example, children confidently suggest that they can make a tree using pipe cleaners. They show interest in their creation and are proud of their achievements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537694 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10080146 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 2 - 2 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Huntingdon. She operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, all year round, except for family holidays. The childminder also operates on some bank 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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