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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

The childminder and her assistants work well as a team. They ensure the environment is suitable and well prepared before children arrive. Children are happy and demonstrate they feel safe and content. They have developed secure relationships with the childminder and her assistants. For example, they enthusiastically invite the childminder and her assistants into their play and celebrate their achievements with them.

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The provision is good

Overall, children behave well. They learn to share and take turns. The childminder and her assistants help children to resolve any conflicts swiftly. They support children to be kind to each other. They offer regular praise and encouragement to help children feel valued and to boost their self-esteem.

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The provision is good

The childminder and her assistants plan a range of sensory activities to provoke children's curiosity. For instance, children enjoy exploring foaming soap and water beads. They push their hands through the fluffy mixture to feel the texture, and use spoons to mix and scoop. Children watch intently as the mixture falls from the spoon into the tray. This helps them to develop a sense of coordination.

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The provision is good

Children are prepared well for the next stage of their education. They immerse themselves in their own learning and persist during challenging activities until they achieve what they set out to do.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and her assistants use their observations and assessments of children's development to plan activities that support them to reach the next steps in their learning. This helps children to make good progress from their starting points. n Parents speak highly of the childminder and her assistants. They appreciate the sensitive settling-in procedure. For example, parents and children make as many visits to the setting as necessary to ensure children are settled in securely. Parents welcome the daily feedback they receive and the discussions they have regarding children's learning. n The childminder and her assistants support children's personal development well. Children are developing a sense of independence and acquiring good hygiene practices. For instance, they are encouraged to wipe their noses, when needed, and to wash their hands before eating. n The childminder uses opportunities throughout the day to promote key

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need to do better?

messages about healthy lifestyles. For example, she prepares nutritious meals and snacks for children. Additionally, children are encouraged to be physically active and move their bodies to music in a variety of ways.

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need to do better?

7 November 2019 n Children enjoy trips out in the local community to learn about people that help them in their day-to-day lives. For example, the childminder organises opportunities for them to meet firefighters and police officers. This helps children to learn about the world around them. n Children learn about mathematical concepts in their play. For example, they make patterns in rice and develop an understanding about quantities as they transport rice from one tray to another. This supports their understanding of shape, space and measure. n Children listen attentively to stories. The childminder and her assistants read with enthusiasm. They alter the tone and pitch of their voice to bring the story to life. Children are continually engaged. Older children are supported to talk about the characters in the book and recall parts of the story. This helps to develop their communication and thinking skills. However, the childminder and

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her assistants do not always differentiate their teaching during activities to cater for the younger children in the group. n The childminder is passionate about the quality of care she provides. She has developed a strong team of staff who have a shared vision for providing good- quality education for children. However, she does not focus professional development opportunities precisely enough to raise the quality of teaching to a higher level. n The childminder and her assistants have high expectations for children's behaviour. Children listen and respond to their instructions. For example, they promptly tidy away resources when requested to do so. Children know the routines of the day and follow them with ease.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistants maintain an up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding through regular training. They demonstrate a good understanding of child protection issues. The childminder and her assistants know the possible signs that could indicate a child is at risk of harm, including extremist behaviours. Risk assessments are in place to help identify and minimise any potential risks to children's safety. The childminder is proactive in monitoring and reviewing any accidents to ensure children remain safe in her care.

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should:

n focus professional development opportunities more precisely on helping to raise the good quality of teaching to the next level n review the planning and teaching of group activities to ensure that they consistently support the learning needs of all children as well as possible.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY546629 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10101445 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 3 Total number of places 10 Number of children on roll 19 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Sawtry, Cambridgeshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. She employs four assistants and works with up to two assistants at any one time. Of these, three are qualified to at least level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her assistants to find out about their safeguarding knowledge and childcare practices. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder, her assistants and other household members. n The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

7 November 2019 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

7 November 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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