Childminder EY554933

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 have great fun with the childminder. They show that they feel safe, settled and happy in her care. Children arrive eager to take part in activities and explore the wide variety of resources. They have access to a large playroom, which is set out attractively with clear learning areas. This enables children to make decisions about what they do and initiate their own play and learning.

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The provision is good

Children are beginning to manage their own feelings and behaviour. They talk about what makes them happy and sad. They often go to the childminder if they need a reassuring cuddle. This helps children to develop their self-esteem and confidence. The childminder is a very good role model. Children are well behaved and are kind and respectful to each other.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy spending time outdoors in the large, well-resourced garden. They make dens, dig in the mud and have fun splashing in puddles. Children enjoy many exciting outings in the local community. For example, they visit an allotment, where they talk to villagers about the vegetables they are growing. They help to feed the chickens and collect the eggs. This helps to develop their understanding of the world in which they live.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has worked hard since her registration to successfully develop her practice. She is well organised and committed to providing a safe environment where children can play and learn. The childminder works well with her co-childminder. They share their skills to provide the best possible care and learning for children. n The childminder continually reflects on her provision. She considers what works well and what improvements to make. For example, she is planning to introduce a self-registration system. This will help support children's early literacy skills as they learn to recognise their names. n The childminder knows the children very well. She confidently talks about what they can do and what they need to learn next. She incorporates their next steps in learning into her planning. She uses the indoor and outdoor environments imaginatively to create a curriculum that meets each child's individual needs.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides good support for children as they develop their communication and language skills. For example, she introduces new words and provides a running commentary as young children play. Older children learn how to interact with others, developing their confidence and having a positive impact on making future friendships. Children are developing key skills ready for their future learning and school. n Children benefit from the childminder's kind, caring and attentive nature. She

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need to do better?

8 January 2020 has a good understanding of how to promote younger children's care needs. The childminder understands that some children may need more support when they return after the Christmas break. She gives them time and space to settle and regain their confidence. n Children enjoy nutritious, home-cooked meals and snacks. They have access to fresh air and exercise every day. This helps them to develop their physical skills and supports their good health and well-being. Babies develop their strength and coordination as they learn to walk. They quickly become independent and confidently feed themselves. Older children learn to manage their own personal hygiene routines, such as washing their face and hands after meals. n Children develop a love of books and enjoy listening to their favourite stories. The childminder asks them questions to encourage them to think. They love the story about a little boy who looks at the world through a telescope. They make

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their own telescopes and describe what they can see. n The childminder and her assistants work well together. However, the childminder does not effectively monitor their practice in order to identify ways to fully develop and enhance their teaching skills. n The childminder develops strong partnerships with parents. She has daily discussions with them, and they can view their children's achievements online. However, the childminder does not consistently share ideas with parents about how to complement and extend their children's learning at home.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a very good understanding of her responsibilities to safeguard children. She knows the local safeguarding procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. She works closely with her co-childminder and assistants to help keep children safe. They regularly review their safeguarding knowledge to keep up to date with current legislation. The childminder ensures her assistants are suitable and that they understand their roles and responsibilities. She closely supervises children as they play and teaches them about keeping themselves safe. For example, children learn about road safety when they go out in the community.

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should:

n strengthen arrangements for monitoring and supporting assistants to fully develop and enhance their teaching skills n enhance the support offered to parents to help them to complement and extend their children's learning at home, so that they make the best possible progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY554933 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10133951 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 10 Number of children on roll 27 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018. She works with four assistants across the week and operates from the premises of her co-childminder in Great Wilbraham, Cambridgeshire. The setting operates from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday all year round, except for bank holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 2. The setting provides funded early education places for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of the premises that children access. They discussed how the childminder organises the setting and plans the curriculum and experiences for children. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. The inspector and the childminder reflected on a learning experience for children. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. The inspector took account of the views of parents from discussions and the written feedback provided. n The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documents. This included evidence about training and the suitability of those living and working on the premises.

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Inspection activities

8 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

8 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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