Lilley Hunt, Jo-Ann

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children's behaviour shows they feel safe and secure in the care of this responsive childminder. Children move freely around her dedicated and well-resourced playroom and are keen to engage with visitors to the setting. They spend sustained periods playing with toys and engaging in planned activities. They show delight as they 'whizz' toy cars down ramps, giggling with the childminder as the cars crash into other vehicles. Children show focus and perseverance as they work out how to open compartments on a large fire engine and enjoy the noises that it makes when they press buttons. The childminder helps children to work out how to use remote- controlled cars. Children can hardly contain their excitement as they succeed in getting the vehicles to move.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy sharing books and stories. The childminder gives them plenty of time to look at the pictures and share their own ideas about what they see. Children notice when characters are sad and show compassion for them. They take part in activities that support their physical development as they play outside in the childminder's well-thought-out garden. Children show delight as they chase after bubbles, stamping on them and popping them with their fingers. They learn to balance and develop coordination as they kick balls.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides children with an interesting and well-considered curriculum that supports their ongoing learning and development. Children are confident to share their own ideas and interests, and the childminder is quick to respond to these. She is skilled at adapting planned activities. n The childminder is aware of the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on some children's ability to play and engage with other children. As a result, she provides lots of opportunities for children to be supported as they engage with their peers. The childminder helps children to play turn-taking games and encourages them to engage in role play. n Overall, the childminder supports children's language development well. She responds positively to emerging words, correcting pronunciation sensitively and clearly. Children regularly take part in singing activities. However, the childminder does not consistently enhance children's vocabulary, for example by

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introducing a greater range of new words and narrating younger children's babble as they play. n The childminder understands the abilities and interests of the children in her care. She regularly monitors their progress and is clear about what she wants them to learn next. The childminder recognises when a child might be at risk of falling behind typical development levels and is quick to engage the support of other childcare professionals when needed. She is proactive at working in

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18 January 2023 partnership with parents and with other settings the children attend. n Children are starting to gain age-appropriate mathematical understanding. The childminder talks to them about size and helps them to notice when things are big or small, long or short. However, she does not consistently enhance children's understanding of numbers and shapes. n The childminder is skilled at giving children the time and space they need to develop age-appropriate independence. Before going outside, children are encouraged to put on their own shoes and help to do up their coats. During mealtimes and activities, the childminder reminds children to push up their sleeves so they do not get messy. As children use felt-tip pens, they know to put the lids back on and to put the pens back in the pot. n The childminder supports children to learn to enjoy a wide range of foods, and she regularly encourages them to try new tastes. She asks parents to share

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traditional recipes from their home cultures, which she then makes with the children in her care. She works in partnership with parents to ensure that dietary needs and allergies are catered for. n The childminder regularly considers her provision and makes changes to resources and layouts to meet the needs of the children in her care. She values ongoing professional development and is proactive in accessing courses that will continue to develop her knowledge and practice.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a clear understanding of her role and responsibility to protect children from harm. She has a good knowledge of the signs and symptoms that may give cause for concern, including those relating to safeguarding issues such as county lines and gangs. She understands about the importance of keeping accurate records and knows who to contact if she has concerns about the welfare of a child. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the action to take if an allegation is made against herself or a household member.

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should:

n enhance conversations with younger children so they are exposed to an ever wider range of words and vocabulary n provide children with further opportunities to count and explore numbers and shapes during their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY317941 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10264695 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 16 Date of previous inspection 22 June 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Sawston, in Cambridgeshire. She operates on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, and on Thursday from 7.30am to 9am and 3pm to 6pm. The childminder is open all year round except for bank holidays and family holidays. She provides occasional overnight care. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. She offers funded early education for two-, 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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documents. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Inspection activities

18 January 2023 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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