Childminder in Cambridgeshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands her responsibility to protect children from harm and attends regular training to help keep her safeguarding knowledge updated. She knows the possible indicators of abuse and neglect. The childminder knows what to do should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. n The childminder demonstrates that she understands how children typically learn and develop. In discussion, she explains how she will help children develop their knowledge and skills, and how she will build on their individual interests. The childminder describes how she will use observation and assessment to plan for children's next steps in learning. n The childminder understands the importance of promoting a children's love of reading. She states that she would read to children every day. The childminder has a good range of fiction and non-fiction books to reflect children's possible interests and inspire their curiosity.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates how she will work in partnership with parents and other professionals. She discusses how she will share information with parents so they can support their child's ongoing learning at home. The childminder explains how she will share information with other providers that children attend. She understands this is important to ensure children receive consistency in their care and learning. n The childminder describes how she will help children to develop healthy routines and lifestyles. For example, she will encourage children to grow fruit and vegetables with her which they would nurture, harvest and eat. n The childminder's home is welcoming, clean and well organised. She makes effective use of risk assessments to ensure her home is safe and secure for children. n The childminder is committed to her continued professional development. She regularly reflects on her practice to identify areas for improvement. She attends

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regular training to develop her knowledge and skills.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY548862 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10173980 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 0 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Over, Cambridge. She operates each weekday during school holidays only, between the hours of 8am and 5pm. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first inspection the childminder received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of her home and equipment used for childminding purposes. n The childminder discussed with the inspector how she will deliver the educational programmes for children. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements, looked at documentation, including the childminder's qualifications and training, and evidence of the suitability of members of the household. n The childminder discussed how she will work in partnership with parents and other professionals.

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Inspection activities

8 November 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.

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8 November 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.

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