Childminder EY307561

Inspection date 7 September 2018 Previous inspection date 12 May 2015

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder and her assistant update their knowledge regularly of how to safeguard children. They understand how to identify signs that indicate a child may be at risk of harm. They know what to do should they have any concern about a child's welfare. n The childminder is very experienced and demonstrates a good understanding of the learning and development requirements for children. She knows how to observe and assess children's progress and plan for their next steps in learning. n The childminder understands the benefits of working in partnership with parents and other settings that children may attend, to provide children with consistency in their care and learning. n The childminder has a secure understanding of how to promote children's well-being. She is aware of the importance of providing children with daily opportunities to be physically active and healthy food to help to promote their good health.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands how to review her practice and continues to access new learning opportunities to develop her knowledge and skills further.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration. Inspection activities n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning. n The inspector discussed the policies and procedures with the childminder and viewed documentation that she will use when caring for children. n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used by children and discussed

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This provision meets requirements

the equipment and toys available. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder and took into consideration the evidence of the suitability checks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY307561 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10059906 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 5 - 13 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 12 May 2015

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The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Ramsey. She operates all year round, from 6am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant who holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year- old children.

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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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