Belton, Stephanie

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Inadequate

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The provision is good

Children have formed close, loving relationships with the kind and attentive childminder. They really welcome her interactions with them as they play and particularly enjoy sitting on her knee to look at favourite books. The childminder consistently recognises and meets children's needs, such as when they are hungry or need a nappy change. Children are confident to approach the childminder and communicate their needs through words and gestures. Children react positively to praise for their achievements, smiling warmly at the childminder.

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The provision is good

Young children have good opportunities to explore a range of resources and engage in sensory play. They enjoy trickling dry rice through their fingers and watching it fall. They make good attempts to pick up the small grains with tweezers, which helps to develop their hand-to-eye coordination. Children fill and pour containers of rice repeatedly and use a range of utensils to mix and stir. They explore paint and stickers to decorate a crown. Children show a keen interest in the stickers and are challenged to have a go at peeling the backing off by themselves. They demonstrate good concentration and perseverance to do so. The childminder teaches children about the diverse world we live in, and they participate in activities that help them to find out about other cultures as well as their own.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has worked hard since her last inspection to improve her knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the early years foundation stage. She has completed several online training courses, including advanced safeguarding and how to promote a high-quality curriculum. This has helped her to consider how she incorporates children's interests into her planning and ensures that activities are motivating. n The childminder understands how young children learn and plans activities that help to build their skills and prepare them for the next stage of their education. She works closely with parents to meet their learning needs. The childminder regularly assesses children's learning to ensure that they are making good progress for their age. She identifies and acts on any areas that need further support. n The childminder teaches children good hygiene practices. They are supported to wash their hands before eating and after messy play. The childminder is a good

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role model for this. She helps young children to meet their own self-care needs, such as encouraging them to take off their coat and put on their shoes. n Parents are very complimentary about the childminder and the care she provides for their children. They comment that she is fantastic with communication, very flexible and goes above and beyond to help. The childminder involves parents in their children's learning. A competition is currently running to see who can grow

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20 May 2022 the tallest sunflower at home, and there is a planned party to celebrate the Queen's jubilee for all children and their families. n Children play in a safe and secure environment. The childminder consistently risk assesses children's play spaces and makes any necessary changes if hazards are identified. She helps children to learn about safety and keeping themselves safe. For example, she teaches children that rice on the floor makes it slippery, which means that they could fall and encourages them to help her sweep it up. n The childminder reads stories to children and speaks clearly when talking to them. However, sometimes, she does not help children to understand and develop a rich and varied vocabulary. She repeats words to help young children remember them. However, very occasionally, she does not use the correct pronunciation.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has greatly improved her understanding of safeguarding and the thresholds that require her to notify other agencies of any concerns she may have about children and adults. She understands the signs and symptoms of abuse, including children who may be at risk of extremist views or online grooming. She completes regular safeguarding training to keep her knowledge refreshed.

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should:

n enhance teaching skills to help children to develop a wide and varied vocabulary.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY455483 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10217333 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 17 Date of previous inspection 26 November 2021

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in March, Cambridgeshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector had a discussion about how the curriculum is organised and what the childminder intends for children to learn while in her care. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector and the childminder carried out a joint evaluation of an activity. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

20 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

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