Childminder EY254985

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 enjoy their learning and make good progress in the care of this childminder and his wife, who works alongside him as a registered childminder. Children respond well to the good level of adult attention that they get. They love the childminder joining in their play and he uses this opportunity to extend their learning. For example, as children cut up a pretend cake, he introduces the concepts of 'more' and 'less' and asks questions, such as, 'How many more do you need to share so you both have the same?'

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The provision is good

Children are confident to ask the childminder for support, for example, when they need help to roll out the play dough. They have a strong relationship with both the childminder and his wife. This gives the children good levels of emotional security, and the confidence to enjoy their learning. Young children readily welcome comfort from the childminder, for example, when his wife momentarily leaves the room.

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The provision is good

The childminder makes mealtimes fun with lots of friendly interaction, which children love. Children's nappies are changed regularly and cross infection is minimised. For example, children have their own individually named and coloured flannels. Children settle readily for their daytime nap and the childminder monitors them to ensure their safety and comfort.

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need to do better?

n Children are cared for in a homely environment where resources and low-level furniture are accessible to all children. This enables children to lead their learning and to make choices about their activities. Children of all ages are cared for together and enjoy each other's company. The childminder ensures that activities, such as playing with dough, meet all children's needs. For example, he supports very young children as they use tools to make simple marks in the dough. At the same time, he encourages older children to create patterns in dough with small empty seashells or to cut shapes out of dough with scissors. n Assessment of children's learning is accurate and informative. The curriculum takes account of the key skills children need to learn, their development needs and their interests. However, the curriculum for helping children to understand about diversity, and people and communities beyond their own, is not rich

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need to do better?

enough. n Feedback from parents is positive. They say they are 'so happy' with the care provided by the childminder and his wife, and find them 'so accommodating'. The childminder has various methods in place to regularly share information with parents. However, these are not always successful, especially with those parents who are harder to contact. n Children enjoy learning in the interesting outdoor environment. They put on

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need to do better?

10 January 2020 waterproof suits and wellington boots to access activities outdoors all year round. Older children show they are able to pedal tricycles independently to move across the decking. Younger children toddle around the different surfaces and are clearly confident in their surroundings. n The childminder completes mandatory training, such as safeguarding and paediatric first aid. His wife also talks to him about any new ideas or knowledge she has gained. The childminder is accurately able to identify key strengths and areas for improvement in practice. n Risk assessments are reviewed regularly and effective action is taken to reduce any potential risks to children's safety. Required documentation, such as accident and medication records, is appropriately maintained, which promotes children's welfare and safety.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms of potential child abuse. He understands the importance of reporting any concerns to the relevant authorities. The childminder understands wider safeguarding issues and how these may relate to the young children he cares for. He has completed recent online safeguarding training to update his knowledge.

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should:

n broaden the curriculum to help children gain a deeper understanding of diversity and people and communities beyond their own n find even more successful ways to communicate and regularly share information with parents, especially those who are harder to contact.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY254985 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10113141 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 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 25 Date of previous inspection 21 August 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003. He lives in March, Cambridgeshire, and childminds alongside his wife, who is also a registered childminder. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 7am to 6pm, all year round except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector looked around the areas of the childminder's home and discussed how the curriculum is organised. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Inspection activities

10 January 2020 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

10 January 2020 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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