Venditti, Julie

This provision meets requirements

Children say that they are very happy in the childminder's care. They say that 'everything is the best bit' and that they have fun every single day. Children have such lovely manners, for example inviting others to enter the childminder's house before them. Children are proud of their achievements and enjoy collating these in their scrapbooks.

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This provision meets requirements

When children arrive back at the childminder's house after school they are eager to continue with activities they started before school as these are left out for them by the childminder. For example, they create coded messages and work well together as they find different strategies to solve them. Young children express their feelings well. For example, they politely say, 'I would rather finish this tomorrow'. Older children show a mature approach to making sense of their feelings, for example as they explain how they handled a difficult situation.

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This provision meets requirements

Children are encouraged to solve problems for themselves, for example about whether they need straight or corner pieces to create their road map. Young children try to work things out for themselves, for example as they assure the childminder 'I think I can sort that' when their model car breaks. Older children offer their own solutions, for example about how to share popular resources fairly.

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need to do better?

n The childminder follows children's interests and takes account of the topics they are currently learning about at school. She extends their individual interests, for example developing a coding sheet for them to use, or extra number puzzles for them to solve. The childminder prioritises subjects, such as road safety, so that children understand how to keep themselves and others safe on their daily walks to and from school. n The space that children use is organised well. Children can choose from a good range of resources if they want to develop their play ideas or can relax on sofas if they want to take part in quieter activities after a busy day at school. Extensive outdoor space provides children with lots of opportunities for fresh air and exercise. n Children have wonderful relationships with each other and the childminder. They have a lovely sense of humour and this results in a warm, relaxed atmosphere.

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need to do better?

n Parents report they are very happy with every aspect of the care provided by the childminder. They say they feel their children are 'absolutely safe' in her care and that the childminder is 'always friendly and helpful' and they trust her to look after their children. n The provider has worked well with parents, children and their school since their

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26 January 2022 return following COVID-19 lockdowns. Children are very confident in the extra hygiene measures the childminder has in place and, for example, remind each other to sanitise their hands when they arrive back from school. n The childminder is keen to maintain her own professional development, always in the best interests of the children she cares for. All required documentation is in place and maintained appropriately to underpin children's safety and welfare. n Children enjoy a lovely range of healthy and nutritious snacks, which both children and parents appreciate. Children independently follow good hygiene routines and this is well supported by the childminder, who has created a very friendly and useable guide to follow, displayed in the cloakroom that children use. This supports children's good health and well-being.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder regularly refreshes her safeguarding knowledge. She understands the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is suffering from abuse or neglect. The childminder understands what to do if she has a concern and where to report these to. She understands the importance of recording and monitoring existing injuries. The childminder has good knowledge of wider safeguarding issues, such as radicalisation and female genital mutilation, as well as the risks that exploitation poses to children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 222227 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10132519 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 7 Date of previous inspection 12 February 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1992. She lives in St.Ives, Cambridgeshire. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 9am and then 3pm until 6pm during term time. She is also available during school holidays except for bank holidays and any family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine 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 provision. n The provider and inspector discussed how the provider organises her home to meet children's needs. n The inspector held a discussion with the provider and looked at relevant documentation. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. She observed interactions between the provider and children. n A number of parents gave written feedback to the inspector and the inspector took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

26 January 2022 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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