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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure with the childminder and his co-childminders. They are aware of the daily routines, such as when they need to wash their hands. Simple alterations to the sink mean that children can independently turn on the tap. Children enjoy simple games, such as peekaboo. They take turns to hide behind the curtain and laugh as the childminder pretends that they made him jump. Children encourage their friends to join in their games, which shows their consideration for others. Interactions between the children and the childminder are warm and friendly, and children's behaviour is good.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from being outdoors every day. The childminders make good use of their garden, first floor terrace and local parks. Children are highly active, for example as they jump in and out of hoops. Children use large arm movements as they wave bubble wands. The childminder helps children to learn positional language as he says 'up', 'down' and 'side to side' as they make these movements. Children think of different ways that they can use their bodies to pop bubbles. For example, they catch them as they clap their hands together and use their feet to kick the bubbles in the air.

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need to do better?

n The childminder works with children on a part-time basis in partnership with two co-childminders. Despite him not caring for children every day, the childminder knows them very well. Children demonstrate that they have secure attachments to him. The childminder is aware of where children are in their development and plans what they need to learn next. Children are making good progress. n The childminder is aware of the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on children's development, particularly their social skills. He talks about the importance of giving children time to settle as they have spent very little time away from their parents. This enables children to become secure and confident in the setting. n Parents speak highly of the childminder and his co-childminders. They say that their children are safe and happy in their care and this helps them to relax as they work. Parents state that the childminder provides them with good

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need to do better?

information about what activities children take part in and how they are developing. n Children display a strong interest in music. They enjoy listening and dancing to music played to them. Children explore what sounds the musical instruments make when they bang and shake them. The childminder helps children to understand rhythm as he plays bongos in time to the music. n The childminder supports children's language development as he interacts with them. Children who speak English as an additional language are making good

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need to do better?

4 May 2022 progress. The childminder models good language skills and repeats words back correctly to children. However, at times, the childminder is too eager in his use of questions. For example, he asks children lots of questions about colours which are not relevant to their activity. n The childminder and his co-childminders have carefully considered how to use space in their home to support children's learning. The environment is planned so that children of all ages have space to play and learn independently or with others. The premises are safe and secure, and children benefit from many different learning areas indoors and outdoors. n The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to his work and is keen for the setting to expand. He works closely with his co-childminders and they reflect on and evaluate their practice together. However, the childminder is not sufficiently focused on identifying and using professional development

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need to do better?

opportunities to further extend his knowledge and teaching skills.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has good procedures in place to help him to keep children safe and promote their welfare. He knows how to recognise signs and symptoms of abuse, including wider safeguarding concerns, such as children being exposed to extremist behaviour. The childminder holds the contact details of relevant safeguarding agencies in the local area. This means that he can seek advice or make referrals without delay if he has any concerns. The childminder undertakes safeguarding training to strengthen his knowledge and skills. He has clear safeguarding policies and procedures in place which underpin his good practice.

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should:

n focus questions more sharply on children's interests and learning experiences to fully support their progress n enhance the programme of continuous professional development to further develop skills, knowledge and teaching.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2574831 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10232904 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020 and lives in Trumpington, Cambridge. He operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works in partnership with two other registered childminders.

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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 her evaluation of the setting. n The inspector looked at the areas of the home that are used for childcare and discussed with the childminder how he operates his practice and implements his curriculum. n The inspector observed the childminder joining in activities with children and discussed the learning that was taking place with him. They discussed the needs of individual children and talked about the progress they are making. n A sample of policies and procedures was looked at by the inspector, including documents relating to the suitability of household members, safeguarding and complaints. n The inspector took account pf the views of parents and discussed the childminder's reflections of practice with him.

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Inspection activities

4 May 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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Inspection activities

4 May 2022 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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