Childminder EY369056

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children are happy and feel secure with the childminder. They confidently find their own toys and are keen to try activities independently. For example, young children enjoy making marks using chalks. They show an interest in books and are learning to turn the pages and identify familiar pictures. Children are curious about the activities of others. They have a strong sense of belonging and enjoy undertaking small tasks. For example, the childminder teaches all children to help tidy away toys when they have finished playing with them. Children are learning to communicate effectively according to their stage of development. The childminder is responsive to their efforts, which gives children the confidence to repeat their new words or gestures.

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The provision is good

The childminder takes children to local groups and learning opportunities outside of the home. Children are gaining a good level of confidence in new surroundings and meeting new friends for the first time. Children know what is expected of them and follow instructions well. They particularly enjoy being active and practising their newly found physical skills. For example, young children show good control and balance as they jump and bounce on suitable equipment. Children are learning to be kind and considerate to one another.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has strong links with other providers in her local area. She proactively seeks opportunities to work in partnership and shares information where appropriate. This is especially beneficial when children attend more than one provision or move to pre-school or nursery. n The childminder values strong partnerships with parents. She has effective systems in place to keep parents informed of children's activities and the progress they are making. Parents readily engage in children's learning at home. They offer very positive feedback and report they have the utmost confidence that the childminder is doing her best for the children in her care. n The childminder knows children well and tracks their development effectively. She provides a wide range of activities for children of all ages and knows how to gain further support for children when necessary. The childminder joins in with local initiatives and experiences to help children gain the skills needed for their

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need to do better?

next stage in learning. n Children have a good understanding of the daily routines. They listen carefully to the childminder and like to join in with activities. Children are learning to be independent according to their stage of development. For example, young children feed themselves at mealtimes. Children know when it is time to rest and quickly settle down to sleep after a busy morning. n The childminder understands the importance of continually improving her own

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14 November 2019 knowledge. She undertakes training courses readily and uses her new skills to benefit children. This has a positive impact on some children as they are now, for example, using signs and gestures to accompany their spoken language. n Children's healthy lifestyles are promoted well by the childminder. Parents follow her good example and this means children have nutritious foods both at snack times and in their packed lunches. Children are learning about good hygiene as they wash their hands at appropriate times and have plenty of exercise during the day. n Occasionally, the childminder moves children on from one activity to the next far too quickly. Consequently, children have fewer opportunities to develop a good level of concentration and become engrossed in their chosen play. n Some children are beginning to refer to numbers as they play. However, the childminder sometimes misses opportunities to enhance their interest by

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need to do better?

counting or using other mathematical terms during activities and routines.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a robust knowledge of the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She knows the procedure to follow should she need to report her concerns to the appropriate professionals. The childminder ensures she attends training regularly and has a good knowledge of wider safeguarding matters. She informs parents of her responsibility to keep children safe. In addition, her own family follow her policies and procedures, which contributes effectively to children's safety.

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should:

n review and make changes to the daily programme of activities to give children more time to become fully engrossed in their investigations and play n introduce more opportunities for children to learn about numbers and counting during routines and activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY369056 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10113034 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 1 to 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 16 Date of previous inspection 2 July 2014

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She has a suitable childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about the activities she plans and how they benefit children's development. n The inspector jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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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

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