Childminder 222142

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

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

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The provision requires improvement

Children are developing a love of reading and, on the whole, take part in a range of activities that support their development across the seven areas of learning. For example, as they explore non-fiction books, the childminder talks to children about the animals they see and where they live. However, during activities, the childminder asks children too many questions and does not provide them with enough time to think and respond. Furthermore, she often brings play and activities to a close before children have fully explored them. As a result, children do not always have the opportunity to become fully immersed in their learning or develop their critical thinking skills.

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The provision requires improvement

Children's behaviour demonstrates they feel secure in the care of the childminder. They move confidently around her home and regularly seek her out for comfort and affection. Children are motivated learners and listen well to instruction and guidance provided by the childminder. They keep trying and show pride in their achievements.

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The provision requires improvement

Children develop age-appropriate independence and responsibility. For example, they confidently take themselves to the toilet and know to wash their hands. Children respect resources and eagerly help to tidy up or put lids back on pens once they have finished with them. They understand the importance of saying please and thank you and learn to take turns as they play matching games with the childminder.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not complete a formal assessment of children's learning and development between the age of two and three years. This is a breach of the statutory requirements. However, she undertakes some monitoring of children's progress and demonstrates a general understanding of children's levels of development, including where they require additional support. The childminder provides adequately planned and sequenced support for children's next steps in their learning. n The childminder provides good support for children's language development. She responds sensitively to children's emerging language, clearly repeating back words that children struggle to say. The childminder has high expectations for children's language and regularly introduces new or more complicated words. During word games, she starts to support children to learn letter sounds and to recognise the letters in their names.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides good support for early mathematical learning. Children are regularly encouraged to count, and they do so with confidence. They recognise written numbers and are starting to learn the names of different

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need to do better?

9 November 2022 shapes. The childminder talks to children about size and helps them to notice when things are big. n The childminder works in partnership with children's parents and follows guidance provided by outside agencies to support children's progress. However, she has not developed links with other childcare settings children attend, to allow for an even greater level of consistency when supporting children's learning and development. n The childminder provides healthy home-cooked meals, taking into account children's preferences and any dietary requirements. Children have regular opportunities for fresh air and physical activity. They visit local parks and meet with friends to kick and throw balls. As children dance, the childminder encourages them to move all parts of their bodies, helping them to develop large-muscle strength. n The childminder supports children to learn to keep themselves safe. For

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need to do better?

example, she talks to them about how people they interact with online may not be who they say they are. When out of the house, she reminds children to be aware of cars and helps them to practise crossing roads safely. n The childminder shows some reflection on her practice. For example, she adjusts the environment and resources provided to meet the needs of children in her care and undertakes occasional professional development. However, the childminder has not ensured her professional development enables her to provide a consistently well-planned curriculum to support children's learning and development to the highest level.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has sufficient understanding of her role and responsibility to protect children from harm. She can describe the signs and symptoms that might indicate a child is at risk of suffering abuse and/or neglect. She is aware of the correct procedure to follow when reporting these concerns and the importance of doing so in a timely manner. The childminder has a written safeguarding policy and attends regular child protection training. She ensures her home is safe and secure and supervises children well.

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Due date

9 November 2022 complete a progress check for children between the age of two and three years, so that parents are provided with a written summary of their child's development, which identifies any developmental delays and the strategies adopted to address these 16/12/2022

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Due date

develop links with other settings children attend, so that there is a meaningful two-way flow of information, enabling a highly consistent approach to supporting children's progress. 16/12/2022

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should:

n enhance teaching skills, so that children have time to respond to questions and opportunities to develop critical thinking skills n target professional development opportunities to improve knowledge of how to support children's learning and development, and the importance of a well- sequenced curriculum.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 222142 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10234369 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 4 Date of previous inspection 17 November 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1994 and lives in Meldreth. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for children aged three and four years.

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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 childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures they are safe and suitable. She spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector through written testimonials. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Inspection activities

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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