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 confident and feel secure in the care of the childminder. They thoroughly enjoy the wide variety of activities available to them and are keen to learn. Children are highly imaginative and especially enjoy using figurines to act out scenes from their favourite films. They have excellent conversations using an impressive range of words and phrases which are appropriate to their games. Children concentrate exceptionally well and remember what they have been taught previously. For example, children name the various Arctic animals used in their play. Children enjoy being creative and make independent decisions about the things they make. They manipulate dough skilfully and demonstrate good hand-to- eye coordination as they carefully decorate their creations.

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The provision is good

The childminder ensures children have a good sense of their local community and have opportunities to make new friends at group activities in the area. Visits to the park or woods are favourite pastimes, where children learn about the natural world, make dens and generally have fun outside. The childminder has high expectations of children and has strategies in place to help them behave appropriately according to their age and stage of development. Consequently, children treat playthings with respect and demonstrate good manners from an early age.

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need to do better?

n The childminder places a high priority on children's emotional well-being and has attended further training to enhance her skills and knowledge in this area. She undertakes activities and has implemented various strategies to support children of different ages. As a result, children are learning about different emotions and how to be thoughtful and kind to one another. n Children's mathematical skills are enhanced exceptionally well by the childminder. She plans interesting activities to match children's interests and enhances their understanding at every opportunity. This results in children being able to count and recognise numbers and shapes at a young age. n Children have a good knowledge of the daily routines and are becoming independent in their self-care. The childminder encourages good hygiene practices, such as frequent handwashing, and promotes healthy foods effectively. This supports children's growing independence and their eventual

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need to do better?

move on to pre-school. n The childminder is reflective and frequently evaluates her own provision and practice. She has close links with other childminders in the area, which helps her to identify her strengths and aspects of her practice which she needs to develop further. Action plans are firmly focused on the needs of the children attending and her strong desire to do everything she can to support their development

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need to do better?

6 February 2020 and well-being. n The childminder is experienced and uses her knowledge well to plan stimulating activities for children. She observes children carefully and has a good knowledge of their interests and development. The childminder demonstrates good teaching as she joins children in their play and knows how to extend their learning effectively. For example, the childminder hides different shapes and numbers for children to find during a planned activity. n Parents share very positive feedback about their children's experiences with the childminder. They appreciate the activities and the high level of care she offers. Parents recognise how children are being supported to behave in a positive manner and how their language skills have improved since starting. The childminder has a high regard for parents' contributions to children's learning. She ensures they are fully informed of children's development and welcomes

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need to do better?

comments about activities and achievements at home. n The childminder is kind, caring and genuinely enjoys her role. She provides a warm, homely environment for children and is skilled at developing strong partnerships with parents. The childminder knows children well and offers plenty of encouragement and support as they play. Equally, she recognises when children are needing to rest and recuperate after a busy morning. n Children enjoy listening to stories and have opportunities to make marks. However, the childminder sometimes misses opportunities to further children's knowledge of letters and the sounds they make.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection matters and the signs that indicate a child may be at risk of harm. She understands the procedures to follow to report concerns to the appropriate authorities in her local area. The childminder attends safeguarding training regularly and has a robust knowledge of the wider issues that may affect children's welfare. The childminder provides a safe, secure home for children and has suitable procedures in place to protect children when visiting the local community. Parents are informed of her policies and procedures to protect children.

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should:

n make continued use of opportunities to enhance children's growing interest in letters and the sounds they make.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY442636 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10075095 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 2 to 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 2 February 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Ely, Cambridgeshire. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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