Childminder in Cambridgeshire

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children are comfortable and happy in the care of the childminder and her assistant. They demonstrate through their behaviour that they trust the childminder and feel safe in her home. Babies and toddlers show curiosity about the environment around them. They enjoy exploring resources that make sounds when buttons are pressed and push-along toys. Older children enjoy familiar stories and are confident to re-tell them from memory. They confidently talk about experiences in their home life, such as the activities they attend and their pets.

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The provision is good

The garden is attractively resourced and motivates children to play and learn. Children enjoy exploring the environment. Physical play opportunities help children to be active and develop their coordination. They climb steps on the slide, bounce on a small trampoline, and ride in cars, using their feet to move. Additionally, children attend weekly physical education sessions at the local school and visit the park.

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The provision is good

Children's achievements are celebrated. For example, children are praised and given certificates when they fasten their coat themselves for the first time. This helps to raise their self-esteem and confidence. Children learn safe practices, such as road safety on walks in the community.

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need to do better?

n Children have developed strong bonds with the childminder and her assistant. Babies spontaneously approach them for cuddles, especially when they are tired. The childminder ensures she gathers a range of information from parents about their children when they start to help them settle quickly. n The well-experienced childminder and her assistant provide a broad range of learning experiences for children both inside and outside. They observe children routinely and assess their abilities. They know the children well and ensure that resources are available that will interest and engage them. n Children learn about people and communities that are different to their own. They spend time every week with residents at a local care home for older people and help prepare for the annual fete. Children learn about a wide range of festivals from around the world with the childminder, such as Diwali. n The childminder values what the children have to say and gives enough time for

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need to do better?

them to think and respond to questions. Children recognise their name and those of others. They hear letter sounds and write recognisable letters of their name on their pictures. n Children show kindness and consideration towards their peers. Older children help younger children with their drink at snack time. They play 'peekaboo' games with babies and make them laugh. Children behave well. They listen to

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need to do better?

9 October 2019 the childminder and follow instructions, for example, when it is time to tidy away toys for lunch. n Parents are very well informed about their children's time with the childminder. She shares daily newsletters about their day and the learning that has taken place. The childminder gives parents ideas about how they can support learning at home. Information about children's individual progress is regularly shared. Parents are very complimentary about the childminder and her assistant. They feel that they are loving and provide a 'home-from-home' environment. n The childminder and her assistant work well together as a team. They regularly evaluate the setting together to continually improve their practice. The childminder ensures her assistant is kept up to date with any changes to policies and childcare issues. She speaks regularly with other childminders to share good practice and seek advice.

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need to do better?

n The childminder makes good use of professional training opportunities to continually update her knowledge and skills. She shares this knowledge with her assistant. The childminder's assistant is trained in first aid and safeguarding to help keep children safe when left alone with them for short periods. n The childminder does not consistently provide highly challenging activities that help to extend older children's learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her duty to protect and keep children safe in her care. She is confident to report any concerns she has about children's welfare to the appropriate authorities and attends regular safeguarding training to ensure her knowledge is current. The childminder's assistant demonstrates good safeguarding knowledge and understanding to help keep children safe. The childminder carries out daily checks of the premises and other areas children use to ensure they play in a safe and suitable environment.

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should:

n provide more highly challenging activities to extend older children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY425508 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10062136 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 to 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 23 Date of previous inspection 19 April 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm. The childminder works with an assistant. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four- year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed the learning environment with the childminder and how the curriculum is organised. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder, her assistant and the children. n The inspector carried out an evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and her assistant. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector viewed written feedback from parents.

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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

9 October 2019 9 October 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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