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 Good

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The provision is good

Children settle incredibly well. They benefit from the childminder's flexible, thoughtful and robust settling-in procedure. Children develop fantastically close and happy relationships with the childminder. They thrive in her care. Children regularly attend playgroups. They make friends and develop their social skills. Parents attribute children's excellent personal skills and confidence to the childminder's unfaltering and attentive support. Children's behaviour is exemplary and they demonstrate good manners. For example, they naturally and frequently thank the childminder for routine help, such as passing their coats to go outside.

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The provision is good

Children are extremely confident. For example, they enthusiastically show authorised visitors photographs of their time spent with the childminder. They are very proud of the skills they have learned with her. As children describe what they have done, their behaviour shows they clearly relish their time spent with the childminder. They enjoy many regular outings, such as visiting the local garden centre where they learn about the different plants and fish. Children beam with delight as they recall that they enjoyed a special treat with each other in the café.

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The provision is good

Children are curious and confident learners. They demonstrate an incredibly positive attitude to learning. Children persevere; they do not give up easily as they develop their critical-thinking skills.

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need to do better?

n The highly experienced childminder understands how to support children's care and learning needs effectively. She is deeply committed to providing children with positive experiences to support their development. The childminder knows the children very well and plans activities to support any gaps in their knowledge. She caters to their interests and carefully follows their thoughts and ideas. Children are highly engaged and incredibly eager to take part in activities. n The childminder works exceptionally closely with parents from the start. She regularly reviews children's progress with them. Children build a secure foundation for their future learning. They are well prepared for school. They develop their literacy skills as they eagerly show the letters they have made by using tools with dough. Children proudly make the sounds that the letters represent. n The childminder makes the most of opportunities as they arise to develop

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children's numeracy skills. For example, they count the fruit and vegetable pieces together, as they feed the rabbit. The childminder naturally extends children's understanding of mathematical concepts, such as shape and quantity, through this and other activities. n Children sing songs as they develop their language skills. The childminder is a

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12 March 2020 good role model and pronounces words clearly, using the correct terminology to develop children's understanding. However, the childminder does not always make the most of opportunities to introduce new words to build on children's developing vocabulary. n Children develop a love of a range of books. For example, they regularly share stories and talk about main events and characters in tales. Children talk about their current favourite books. They plan which books they need to get, on their next visit to the library, to help them to find out more about bugs and space. They make independent choices about their future learning. n Children learn to be independent. They wipe their noses and wash their hands, explaining that they need to get rid of germs. Children understand the importance of healthy lifestyles. They recognise when they are feeling tired and know that they need to lie down for a nap. Children talk about the importance of

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eating healthy foods, saying it 'makes us grow big and strong'. n Children enjoy a range of activities to support their pre-writing skills, such as squeezing water out of bottles and using tools with sand. Children develop their physical skills. They enjoy regular fresh air and active play. They learn to control their movements and balance, as they use a range of scooters and ride-on toys. n The childminder ensures that her knowledge of early years remains current. She evaluates her practice effectively and carefully adapts her provision to best cater for the different ages of children and their stages of development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder completes training to ensure her child protection knowledge remains up to date. She has a clear understanding of her responsibility to safeguard children. She can identify the signs and symptoms of abuse that could indicate that a child is at risk of harm. The childminder has a clear understanding of wider safeguarding issues and how to take prompt and appropriate action to report any concerns. In addition, she understands the procedure to deal with any allegations about adults living or working in the setting. The childminder has effective procedures to monitor and control the use of mobile phones in her home.

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n provide even more opportunities for children to learn new words and understand their meaning, in order to further expand their growing vocabulary.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY414085 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10062132 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 2 Date of previous inspection 9 May 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Cambridge. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n Ofsted is aware of the challenges that Covid-19 is currently posing to those we inspect. During this visit the inspector took into consideration the impact of any measures being taken to slow the spread of Coronavirus by the childminder. This has included the effect these measures have had on the current attendance of the children and staffing arrangements. n The childminder and the inspector viewed the childminding premises together. They discussed how the childminder arranges her early years provision and delivers the curriculum. 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 observed an adult-led activity and evaluated it with the childminder. n At appropriate times during the inspection, the inspector spoke to the childminder and children. n The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including evidence of the

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suitability of those living or working on the premises. n The inspector took account of parents' views through written feedback provided during the inspection.

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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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