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

The childminder provides a warm and homely environment. Children settle extremely quickly and are happy to be in her care. The childminder has a positive, nurturing relationship with them. For instance, children enjoy cuddles at story time and they talk about their families as they look at their family photo albums. Children behave well and are supported to show kindness and respect towards others. The childminder acts as a positive role model and children quickly learn about the behaviours expected of them. Children develop good communication skills in labelling their emotions and are supported to articulate how they feel.

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The provision is good

Children have access to a large garden and dedicated playroom. They are provided with a wide range of resources that stimulate their curiosity and offer opportunity for discovery. For example, children excitedly spray chalk with water and crumble it to create brightly coloured pastes, which they go on to use for mark making. The childminder gives children daily opportunities to spend quality time outdoors. For example, they enjoy going on local nature walks, and access large apparatus at the local play park. Children benefit from independence and healthy food choices. They enjoy helping the childminder to prepare snacks and meals. Children learn about where food comes from, and they enjoy eating apricots and other fruits they harvest themselves.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has an excellent relationship with parents. She regularly shares progress reports with parents and they are clear about their child's development. Any concerns regarding children's development are identified early. Parents report that they are supported with ideas and strategies from the childminder to try at home. She communicates effectively about their child's day through a daily diary. They comment that their children 'adore her' and are always learning something new. n The childminder interacts well with the children and engages them throughout a range of planned activities. Children are given plenty of opportunity to explore freely, such as accessing water and transporting it to the mud kitchen where they combine materials to create imaginative 'meals'. However, occasionally, the childminder directs their creative play, rather than allowing them time to express their own thoughts and ideas.

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need to do better?

n Children are eager to learn. They concentrate well on activities that they choose, such as building bridges for cars to cross or discovering how far a car will roll as they push them down guttering. The childminder shares stories with children and encourages them to act out characters from the story with puppets. Sometimes, this means the activity takes too long and the younger children lose concentration.

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need to do better?

27 July 2022 n The childminder carefully plans activities based on the children's interests so they are excited to learn. She focuses on children becoming independent by getting them to wipe their nose, wash their hands, get ready for snack time and dress for outdoors. n The childminder supports children's communication and language development well. She provides lots of opportunities for children to express their own views and opinions. For example, children describe the chalk as melting in the water, and the childminder explains the difference between 'melting' and 'becoming soft'. The childminder supports children to extend their sentences and introduces them to new vocabulary in context. For instance, children are taught the word 'delicate' as they tidy away some pottery in the home corner. n Children make good progress in their learning and development, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The childminder

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attends training aimed specifically to support children she currently cares for. She communicates effectively with other professionals to ensure she delivers tailored support. n The childminder works closely with other settings the children attend and shares information regularly about their learning and development. This helps to provide continuity in their care. n The childminder is a qualified teacher and has excellent commitment to continuous professional development. She is reflective about her practice and knows what she is doing well and what she would like to do next. She continues to improve her professional skills and knowledge.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder knows how to protect children and keep them safe. She has a strong understanding of the correct procedures to follow and who to contact if she has concerns about children's welfare. The childminder attends regular safeguarding training to stay up to date with key changes in policy. She has a good understanding of broader areas of safeguarding, including extremism and female genital mutilation. She uses risk assessments effectively to keep children safe in her home and when on outings.

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should:

n enhance opportunities for children to explore their creativity and develop their own ideas n review and improve the organisation and length of group activities to ensure that all children remain fully engaged throughout.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY560650 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10191264 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 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Warboys, Huntingdon. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5.30pm, Tuesdays and Wednesday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a relevant early years qualification at level 6 and is a qualified teacher.

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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 setting. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of children's learning with the childminder. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of adults in the setting. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

27 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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