Kontrimaviciene, Mrs Sandra

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

p.1

The provision is good

Children form close bonds with the childminder. They demonstrate through their behaviour that they feel happy and at home in the setting. They happily go to the childminder when they need comforting, enjoying cuddles that help to reassure them. Children know the daily routines and follow them well. For example, they know they wash their hands before eating meals and snacks. Children develop good independence. They put on their shoes to play outside and place their plates in the sink after eating snack. They join in happily with the daily activities and delight in listening to stories, singing and shaking musical instruments.

p.2

The provision is good

Children particularly enjoy playing outside. They scoop and pour water, take measured risks as they learn to climb the climbing frame and use large play bricks to build a long wall. Children laugh and smile when they blow bubbles, stretching and reaching up to pop them. Children behave well. They get on well with each other and any minor disagreements are quickly resolved with the support of the childminder.

p.2

The provision is good

Children make good progress. They listen to the childminder and follow simple instructions well. Children develop good language skills, learning new vocabulary to express their thoughts and ideas clearly.

p.2

need to do better?

n Children make good progress in their learning because the childminder plans the curriculum well to meet their individual needs and interests. The childminder focuses on helping children build on what they already know and can do. She ensures children have time to securely learn new knowledge and skills and that any gaps in children's learning are quickly supported. n The childminder supports children's communication and language development very well. She has a very good understanding of how to help children who speak English as an additional language. For example, she uses short sentences, repeats words and phrases and sings familiar songs that relate to children's experiences. This helps children deepen their understanding and broaden their vocabulary. n The childminder gets to know children and their families well. She is kind, approachable and keen to support children's emotional well-being. However, she

p.2

need to do better?

does not plan effectively to support younger children's emotional well-being at key times of the day, such as when she prepares meals and snacks. This, sometimes, results in children becoming unsettled. n Children have many opportunities to be physically active. For example, they ride on balance bicycles and climb outside, and squeeze and push play dough. This helps to build their muscles and develop good hand-to-eye coordination.

p.2

need to do better?

21 September 2021 n Children learn about the benefits of following a healthy lifestyle. They enjoy eating a range of healthy foods and play outside each day. Parents report that the childminder is very supportive in helping them embed children's healthy lifestyles at home, such as establishing healthy eating habits and promoting good oral health. n The childminder helps children to be independent in their daily routines. For example, she encourages and praises children's efforts to put on their shoes and use cutlery at meal times. n Parents state the childminder communicates very well with them. They greatly appreciate the daily updates she shares with them. Parents state that they believe their children make good progress in her care. They comment that their children settle well with her and enjoy coming to the childminder. Parents appreciate the continued contact from the childminder during the COVID-19

p.2

need to do better?

(coronavirus) pandemic. n Although the childminder reads stories to children, this tends to be linked to set routines rather that to children's choice. The childminder does not plan the environment well to inspire in children a love of reading.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

The childminder confidently identifies possible signs of abuse. She knows the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare and how to report them to the appropriate authorities. She keeps her knowledge of how to keep children safe up to date by regularly attending safeguarding training. She understands her responsibilities under the 'Prevent' duty guidance, such as the risks to children of being exposed to extremist views.

p.3

should:

n enhance planning to build on children's interest in books and stories and inspire a love of reading n review the organisation of daily routines to enhance continued support for children's emotional well-being.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY563007 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10191790 Type of provision Childminder

p.4

Registers

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

p.4

inspection

Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

p.4

Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in Hartford, Huntingdon. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

p.4

Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of her home and garden that she uses for childminding and discussed how she organises the curriculum and the environment to meet the children's needs and interests. n The inspector discussed with the childminder the activities she had provided for children on the day of inspection and the activities that take place on other days. n Children spoke to the inspector as they were playing and following their daily routines. n Parents provided written feedback for the inspector and the inspector took account of their views.

p.4

Inspection activities

21 September 2021 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.

p.4

Inspection activities

21 September 2021 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.

p.5

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.6

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.6

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.6

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.6