Childminder in Cambridgeshire

Inspection date 6 December 2018 Previous inspection date 2 October 2014

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands her responsibilities to safeguard children. She is aware of the process to follow if she has a concern over a child's welfare. She recognises the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. n The childminder understands how to provide a range of toys and activities to involve children in play. She understands how to observe and assess children's development and use this information to plan for their next steps in learning. n The childminder recognises the importance of working with parents and establishing close links, gathering information about each child. She talks about keeping parents fully informed about their children's ongoing care, learning and development. n The childminder demonstrates how she will promote children's good behaviour. She understands how to create an inclusive setting. n The childminder demonstrates that she is aware that self-evaluation contributes

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towards improving outcomes for children and their families. She describes how she will continue to identify her strengths and areas she can improve.

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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 some of the policies and procedures that the childminder intends to use to support her work. These included her safeguarding policy and procedure. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about her understanding of the legal requirements, including how she intends to support children's learning and care. n The inspector reviewed the areas of the premises that will be used for childminding.

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She looked at the rooms and the resources available for childminding purposes. n The inspector discussed the childminder's systems for self-evaluation and how she intends to develop her knowledge and skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY424657 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10083434 Type of provision Childminder

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Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 2 October 2014

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The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in a village near Ely in Cambridgeshire. The childminder operates on Saturday and Sunday during school term time between the hours of 9am and 6pm.

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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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