Childminder in Cambridgeshire

Inspection date 9 May 2019 Previous inspection date 8 July 2015

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has an excellent knowledge of how to support children's learning through play. She understands how to use children's interests to inspire further investigations and how some children prefer to learn outside. n The childminder knows how to use her expert knowledge to assess children's development and plan challenging activities to promote learning. She has good strategies to help parents engage in children's learning at home and values their contributions from the start. n The childminder has an excellent knowledge of safeguarding and the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. She knows the precautions to take to keep children safe in her home and when out in the community. n The childminder recognises the importance of giving children the time they need to settle into new daily routines and environments. She talks about the importance of gathering plenty of information from parents, so children feel welcome and secure in

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her home from the start. n The childminder has a very good attitude to continually improving her skills and knowledge. She undertakes professional development activities regularly.

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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

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n The inspector looked at the premises used by the children and the resources available to them. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder and took account of the suitability checks for members of the household. 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 discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY453108 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10062075 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 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 8 July 2015

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The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in St Ives, Cambridgeshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 5.

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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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