Childminder in Cambridgeshire

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder's paediatric first-aid qualification has lapsed. She has not renewed it to ensure she is compliant with requirements. n The childminder's home is very welcoming, clean and well organised. She maintains a safe environment for children to play and learn in. The childminder has an up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding matters and she knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about children's welfare. n Through discussions, the childminder talks about how she will offer children a broad range of enjoyable activities, both in her home and in the local community. She is well qualified and has a very good understanding of how children learn. n The childminder fully appreciates the benefits of working with parents and other professionals. She explains how she will share information with parents to provide a consistent approach for children's care and learning. The childminder understands the importance of helping parents to support their children's

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learning at home. n The childminder describes how she will manage children's behaviour in a positive way. She believes that by providing children with clear boundaries and explanations, they will know what is expected of them. The childminder explains that she encourages sharing and turn taking. She describes how she helps children to manage their own feelings and behaviour. The childminder will promote equality and diversity and encourage children to develop good social skills. n The childminder understands how to encourage a healthy lifestyle and support children's physical development. For example, she will provide children with a healthy diet and regular opportunities to be outside.

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This provision does not meet 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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Due date

ensure a paediatric first-aid certificate is in place at all times. 14/09/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY563079 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10191740 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 5 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 2019 and lives in Cambridge. She operates all year round from 8am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 6. She provides funded early years education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures they are safe and suitable. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about how she intends to deliver the educational programme for children. n Documentation, including suitability checks for members of the household and insurance certificate, were looked at by the inspector. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she will safeguard children and how she will evaluate her provision to strive for continuous improvement.

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Inspection activities

14 July 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

14 July 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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