Childminder in Cambridgeshire

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Inadequate

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The provision requires improvement

Children are not consistently provided with a curriculum that challenges and extends their learning. The childminder is not fully focused on evaluating her own teaching skills to improve practice and provide children with rich learning opportunities. Furthermore, the childminder does not give enough consideration to gathering information from other settings children attend to find out what they know and can do. Despite this, children enjoy their time with the childminder and welcome her interaction in their play. The childminder provides some learning experiences that children are happy to participate in.

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The provision requires improvement

Children have developed clear language skills and happily join in conversations with the childminder. They write their name in thank-you cards they give to her. Children demonstrate through their behaviour and attitudes that they feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. They are polite, know how to take turns and make friendships with other children who attend the setting. Children welcome praise from the childminder for their achievements. The childminder teaches children safe practices, such as how to use one-handed tools safely. She takes children out in the local community to give them different experiences. For example, they spend time at local children's groups and visit places of interest, such as a local abbey.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is beginning to use appropriate guidance to help her assess children's progress. However, she is not using this information effectively to plan a wide range of rich activities that consistently inspire and challenge children in their individual learning. n Some children attend other settings. However, the childminder has not established effective relationships with these settings to find out what children do. n The childminder does not evaluate her teaching well enough. She has not focused on identifying professional development opportunities sufficiently to help strengthen her quality of teaching to meet all children's learning needs. n Since the last inspection, the childminder has improved her understanding of risk assessment and the safety of her premises. For example, play spaces are now free from clutter and exits are not obstructed. Children can access toys and resources safely.

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need to do better?

n The childminder demonstrates that she knows the children she cares for well. She works closely with parents to meet their care needs. For example, she gathers information about specific allergies and dietary requirements when providing foods. n Children have formed close, loving relationships with the childminder. They approach her for spontaneous cuddles and frequently tell her they love her.

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need to do better?

2 September 2019 Children are confident to approach the childminder for help or support when needed. n Overall, children play well together and respond positively to gentle reminders from the childminder to share resources. Children understand and independently follow the rules of the setting, such as washing their hands before eating.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse, including those in the wider safeguarding remit. She understands how to report any concerns she may have about children in her care. Since the last inspection the childminder has improved her understanding of when to notify Ofsted of significant events.

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Due date

improve the use of observations and assessments to plan suitably challenging and enjoyable learning experiences that help all children to make the best possible progress. 03/01/2020

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should:

n gather more detailed information about children's interests and achievements in all settings they attend in order to find out what they can do n use evaluation to identify professional development opportunities to strengthen the quality of teaching.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY462196 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10100765 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 to 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 4 March 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Willingham, Cambridgeshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n Discussions were held at appropriate times with the childminder about her practice, and children's learning and development. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of people living on the premises.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

2 September 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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