Childminder in Cambridgeshire

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children arrive happy and full of excitement after their day at school. They show very good familiarity with the routines as they arrive. For example, they wash their hands in preparation for eating a quick healthy snack before engaging in their chosen activities. Children of all ages play exceptionally well together and older children show consistent kindness, consideration and encouragement to the very youngest children. For example, during a planned activity, older children provide encouraging words and praise to young children struggling to quickly put on a hat, scarf and gloves as part of the game.

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The provision is good

Children play in a warm and homely environment where they feel safe and comfortable in the childminder's home. There are many resources to choose from and children enjoy the activities on offer. For example, following a snowfall on the day of the inspection, some children are keen to make their own snowflakes out of paper. Children concentrate hard as they make snips with scissors to create their pattern. They are proud to show their achievements to the childminder. The childminder introduces new words, such as symmetry, into their vocabulary and explains what this means. Children participate in card games that encourage their turn-taking skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is warm and caring towards the children in her care. They approach her with ease with their wants and needs. She talks to them about their day and shows interest in what they have to say. Children are given time to rest and relax after school. The childminder also plans activities she knows the children in her care will enjoy. During the inspection, when children were informed that they could take part in a familiar game involving chocolate bars, they squealed and cheered with delight. n Children behave exceptionally well. They are polite and show respect for the childminder and her home. The eldest children are very good role models for the youngest children and help to lead by example. Children understand the rules of the setting and can relay them when asked. They show superb listening skills and follow instructions very well. Children are encouraged to think about the consequences of any actions they may take and how that may make someone

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need to do better?

feel. n Children participate in a range of enjoyable and exciting activities on outings. Children visit parks and soft-play centres to develop their physical skills. They enjoy puddle jumping after it has rained and trips to the cinema and farm parks. Activities such as these help children to experience the world around them and engage socially with adults and other children. n The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe. On school runs

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need to do better?

27 February 2020 children walk sensibly with a buddy, directly in front of the childminder. Children confidently recall the safety rules during these times, such as stopping when they reach roads and being silent as they look for traffic and wait for the childminder to say 'go go' before they cross the road. n The childminder demonstrates friendly working relationships with parents. They are greeted warmly on arrival and engage in pleasant conversation. Parents comment positively that the childminder provides a healthy environment, both physically and emotionally, for children to grow and thrive with confidence. The childminder engages with parents and the school regarding the youngest children's education and the ongoing support she can provide. n The childminder reflects on her practice. She identifies training that will help to benefit her practice and learning experiences for children. For example, the

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need to do better?

childminder has plans to complete official forest school training to further enhance the natural outdoor activities she already provides. n Although a record of children's attendance is kept through invoices for payment of services, the required information is not recorded as accurately as possible on a day-to-day basis.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates good safeguarding knowledge and knows how to report her concerns to the appropriate authorities. She understands the action to take should there be allegations against herself or any members of her family. The childminder completes regular training in child protection to ensure her skills and knowledge are always kept up to date. The childminder assesses the risks in her home on a daily basis to ensure children play in a safe environment.

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should:

n improve record-keeping so that a more precise record of children's attendance is recorded on each individual day.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY424177 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10113188 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 5 to 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13 Date of previous inspection 21 April 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She operates Monday to Thursday before and after school, from 7.30am to 9am and from 3.15pm to 6.15pm. During the school holidays the childminder operates from 7.30am to 6.15pm. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector viewed areas of the home that are used for childminding purposes. n The inspector discussed the learning environment with the childminder and how the setting is organised. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and the children. n The inspector held several discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation. n The inspector considered 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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27 February 2020 27 February 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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