Childminder in Cambridgeshire

Inspection date 13 June 2019 Previous inspection date 7 July 2017

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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 the children she cares for very well. This enables her to meet their individual and changing needs effectively. n Parents report that they are very happy with the way their children have settled in. Children new to the childminder's care quickly build a warm relationship with the childminder and enjoy the company of other children. n Children make good progress and become confident, chatty and self-assured individuals. They are engaged in the activities that the childminder plans for them and also enjoy freely selecting toys of their choice to play with. n The childminder shows a commitment to developing her knowledge through ongoing training. She is clear about what constitutes a safeguarding concern and who to report these to, which protects the children in her care. n The childminder works closely with parents to make sure that children are cared for as they wish and they are kept up to date about their children's progress.

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This provision is good

n The childminder has made good progress since her last inspection and plans for the future to focus on developing even more outdoor learning opportunities for children. n The methods used by the childminder to observe, assess and plan children's learning are, in the main, robust. However, children's development in their early writing skills is not as focused on as it might be, and this leads to some missed opportunities to promote this aspect of development during children's play.

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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 place more emphasis on children's early writing development and ensure that spontaneous opportunities to promote this are used as children play.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. 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 spoke to children during the inspection. 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 implements effective risk assessments to ensure children's safety, both indoors and outdoors. She teaches children about safety. For example, she reminds them to hold her hand when getting out of the car and crossing the road, and not to climb to reach toys. The childminder monitors children's progress over time well and completes the necessary progress check between the ages of two and three years. The childminder understands the importance of early intervention if children need additional support. Feedback from parents is very positive. For example, they comment that they are 'beyond grateful' for the childminder and how well she cares for their child. Since the last inspection, the childminder has created a separate garden area for children to play. This is a well-thought-out space with plans in place to further develop it.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy their play and the activities provided for them. This level of engagement helps them to make good progress over time in relation to their starting points. Children enjoy planting vegetable seeds. They play an active role as they fill the see-through container with soil and plant carrot and radish seeds. The childminder differentiates the activity successfully for children. She organises the activity to take place on the floor, so that those children who are a little more reluctant to touch the soil can take their time and return again and again as their curiosity increases. For older children, the childminder challenges them to find the corresponding pictures on the labels of the seeds they have planted. Young children are observant and show wonder in the world around them. For example, they hear an aeroplane in the sky and comment 'wow, amazing'.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children who have been in the childminder's care for a long time and those who have just settled have equally warm relationships with the childminder. This supports their emotional well-being. Children behave well. The childminder sensitively and gently reminds them about respecting the feelings of others. Children enjoy a nutritious, balanced diet and make healthy choices as they choose the fruit they want for snack. The childminder joins children in a picnic-style snack time and acts as a good role model by eating fruit herself. Children enjoy many outdoor activities and also have regular routines for sleeping, which supports their good health.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, such as school. They develop confidence, independence and a love of learning. Children's communication skills are wonderful; they learn the art of conversation even before they can speak whole sentences of recognisable words.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY489134 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10107269 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 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 7 July 2017

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The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Ely in Cambridgeshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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