Childminder in Cambridgeshire

Inspection date 9 January 2019 Previous inspection date 22 October 2015

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has good knowledge and understanding of how children learn. She demonstrates how to use information gained from observations to track children's progress and plan activities to promote their next steps in learning. n The areas within the childminder's home used for childminding are welcoming and accessible to all. Equipment and resources are suitable for a range of ages. The childminder understands the need to ensure children are provided with a safe and secure environment. n The childminder understands her duty to safeguard children and knows the procedures to follow in the event of concerns about a child's welfare. n The childminder demonstrates through discussion how she will promote healthy lifestyles with the children through healthy food choices and providing opportunities for activities both inside and outdoors. n The childminder understands that developing positive relationships with parents and

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This provision meets requirements

other professionals helps her to ensure a collaborative approach is adopted to support children's learning and development.

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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 talked with the childminder about how she keeps her home safe and secure when children are present. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning. n The inspector reviewed the childminder's policies and procedures. She also looked at other documentation that the childminder explained she uses when caring for children.

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n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder and took into consideration the suitability checks of adults in her household.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY416879 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10062067 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 0 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 22 October 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2010. She operates all year round from 8.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. 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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