Childminder EY550593

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

Children are happy and enjoy the time they spend in this warm and nurturing environment. They have a strong attachment to the childminder, and regularly approach her for cuddles and reassurance. Children listen carefully to what the childminder says and follow instructions well. For example, they are swift to help tidy up and wash their hands for lunch. Children settle very quickly in the childminder's care because she establishes close relationships with parents and carers from the start. Parents and carers are encouraged to share information about home routines and children's capabilities. The childminder uses this information effectively to determine children's starting points.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy a stimulating range of experiences which help to broaden their knowledge and build on their interests, and what they already know. For example, the childminder promotes children's learning and development by supporting them in making their own bird feeders to hang in the garden. Children are cared for in a safe environment. The childminder completes daily risk assessments of her setting, and ensures all toys and equipment are safe and age-appropriate. She is equally vigilant when out with the children by carrying out visual risk assessments. This demonstrates that children's safety is paramount.

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need to do better?

n The childminder promotes children's early literacy skills well within the setting. She provides a cosy story area, with age-appropriate books for children to enjoy. The childminder has high expectations of children's communication and language skills. For example, she is consistent in role modelling words when on occasions children mispronounce them. n The childminder works hard to provide exciting and diverse learning opportunities within her community, which children may not otherwise encounter. For example, children collect eggs and visit the newborn lambs on the farm behind the setting. n The childminder has a flexible approach to planning, which ensures that activities are spontaneous, and she takes into consideration children's changing interests. However, activities are not always adapted to meet the needs of the most able children within the setting and, as such, learning opportunities are on

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occasion missed. For example, children's numeracy skills could be further developed during an activity with toy cars. n Children are encouraged to behave well in the setting. The childminder is swift to recognise and intervene when children demonstrate inappropriate behaviour. She supports the children to understand the rules and boundaries within the setting. However, mealtime routines are not always followed consistently in order to prepare children for their move to pre-school.

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28 February 2020 n The childminder encourages children to be independent. When they arrive, children hang up their coats and bags on the correct peg. They choose from a wide range of well-organised, exciting and age-appropriate resources. This helps prepare them for the routines and behaviours expected at pre-school. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents speak highly of the childminder and the care and support she offers to both children and families. The childminder shares children's learning regularly, with verbal feedback, daily photographs and observations. Parents also receive regular reports on children's developmental progress. This helps them to extend on children's learning at home. n The childminder reflects on all aspects of her practice. She regularly reviews her setting to ensure the care she offers meets the changing needs of all children. For example, as a result of assessing her curriculum, she recently initiated a

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mood board to support the emotional development of the children. n The childminder teaches children about being healthy. She assists them in washing their hands before eating and after nappy changes. Children benefit from a variety of healthy snacks which the childminder provides and encourages them to help prepare.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of how to keep children in her care safe. She can identify the signs and symptoms of abuse and has a strong understanding of the correct procedures to follow if she has concerns about children in her care. The childminder is fully aware of her safeguarding responsibilities and attends regular safeguarding training run by her local authority. She has also completed several online courses to ensure her knowledge of changing legislation is relevant and up to date.

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should:

n ensure activities are adapted to meet the needs of all children within the setting, in particular the older, most-able children n support children to develop more appropriate awareness and understanding of routines at mealtimes in preparation for their move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY550593 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10143467 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Hardwick, Cambridgeshire. She operates from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection and considered the views of parents by viewing feedback letters. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities to assess the impact on children's learning, and tracked the progress of children in the setting. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of all persons living at the setting. n The inspector and the childminder held a discussion to understand how the early years provision and curriculum are organised.

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Inspection activities

28 February 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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