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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Children enjoy their time with the childminder, her co-childminder and assistants. They quickly settle and form strong bonds with them. This helps them to feel happy and safe. Children have fun as they go on interesting outings or take part in activities that they enjoy. They excitedly talk about their recent ride on a bus. They eagerly point out things that interest them in the environment, such as the fire station.

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The provision is good

Children display a very strong sense of belonging in the setting. They are confident to explore and investigate the wide variety of resources and activities. They follow instructions and requests from the childminder and behave very well. They learn to take turns, share toys and cooperate with each other during their play.

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The provision is good

Children are confident and sociable. They warmly welcome visitors and demonstrate their good communication skills as they talk to each other and with adults. The childminder has high expectations about what she wants children to achieve. She encourages children to take part in activities that are challenging and open-ended. This helps to promote their creativity and problem-solving skills. For example, children work together to create a house for their dolls using a large cardboard box.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has made many improvements since her last inspection. For example, she arranges regular supervision for her assistants. This helps them to understand their roles and responsibilities. She regularly reflects on her provision and is highly motivated to continually develop and improve. She has completed many online and local courses to enhance her knowledge and skills. These improvements have had a very positive impact on the children who attend. n The childminder encourages children's creativity with resources such as paint, crayons and glue. She joins in their role play enthusiastically and supports their imagination. Children develop a love of books and enjoy listening to stories. They learn to count, recognise numbers and explore colours. They are acquiring the skills in preparation for the next stage in their learning. n Children have plenty of fresh air and exercise, and they love to explore in the

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need to do better?

well-resourced garden. They make 'cakes' in the mud kitchen and hunt for bugs using magnifying glasses. Children have fun taking part in forest school activities. n Children are beginning to show care and concern for living things. For example, they make bird feeders and watch the birds as they come into the garden to eat the seeds. They learn about hibernation, and, when they find a hedgehog in the garden, they offer it water to drink.

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need to do better?

8 January 2020 n The childminder encourages children to be independent from a young age. They confidently feed themselves and wash their face and hands after meals. Older children learn to manage their own personal hygiene routines. They help to tidy away their toys and put on their coats when they go outside. n The childminder uses sensory resources imaginatively. Young children have many opportunities to investigate different textures and use their senses. For example, they freely explore the 'magic snow', talking about how it feels. They watch with amazement as the ice melts in warm water. n Children's good health is actively promoted. They wash their hands before they eat and have an awareness of germs. The childminder provides children with a selection of healthy and nutritious food. Children enjoy snack and mealtimes. They sit together and engage in conversations with their friends and the childminders.

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need to do better?

n The childminder gathers information from parents about children's care needs before they start attending. However, she does not consistently gather enough detailed information about what children already know and can do when they first start. Therefore, the curriculum is not as well planned as it could be in order to promote children's progress from the very beginning. n The childminder works well with other early years settings that children also attend. However, she has not fully established partnerships with local schools to help provide greater continuity in children's learning and development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder, co-childminder and assistants are fully aware of their responsibilities to protect children. They have a good understanding of local safeguarding procedures and how to report any concerns. The childminder has recently attended training around safer recruitment of staff. This helps to ensure that staff are suitable to work with children. Children learn how to manage risks for themselves. For example, they carefully use knives to cut up their fruit at snack time. Regular fire drills help children to be aware of what to do in the event of an emergency. This has a positive impact on children's welfare.

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should:

n gather more detailed information from parents about children's achievements when they first start. Use this information to support planning for children's learning and development from the very beginning n build on the partnerships with the schools that children attend, to encourage effective information sharing and provide greater continuity in children's learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494095 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10099458 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 21 February 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Great Wilbraham, Cambridge. She works with another co-childminder and four assistants across the week. She operates from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, term time only. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. She provides funded early years education 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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