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 Good

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The provision is good

Children enjoy their time in the home of this warm and welcoming childminder. The childminder has formed strong relationships with children and their families. Children show they feel safe and secure in her care. Babies enjoy cuddles and relish the playful interactions from the childminder.

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The provision is good

The childminder is kind, caring and respectful. She is a positive role model and reminds children of the importance of good behaviour. Therefore, children behave well. The childminder encourages children to be independent and make their own choices. For example, children select from a variety of fruit. The childminder teaches children how to use a knife safely as they help to prepare fruits for snack time.

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The provision is good

Children listen to the childminder's calm and loving tone. They respond with positive gestures as the childminder praises children's efforts and achievements. Children lead their own play. They have access to a wide range of readily available resources. The childminder organises stimulating activities and challenges their physical abilities. She encourages babies to move as they learn to roll over. Younger children build confidence as they learn to climb steps on slides and unfamiliar equipment.

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need to do better?

n Parents praise and comment about the care and education the childminder provides. The childminder shares regular information about children's everyday activities and their developmental progress. Parents compliment the childminder's communication through organised messaging and one-to-one discussions. The childminder gives ideas and information to parents. This supports children's continued learning at home. n Children have access to a large open space. The childminder has created a stimulating outdoor learning environment. Slides, climbing frames, sand, water and ride-on toys are readily available. This helps to develop children's physical skills. n The childminder places a strong emphasis on teaching children about their wider community. For example, children enjoy organised trips to the library, toddler groups, parks and restaurants. This continually supports children's knowledge about the world in which they live.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is very positive and enthusiastic. She is proud of the care and education she provides for children and their families. The childminder ensures she keeps her professional knowledge up to date. For instance, she undertakes online courses to expand her knowledge even further. n Children learn about the world around them. They show excitement as they find

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need to do better?

9 March 2023 a nest. The childminder extends children's learning when they plant fruit and vegetables, and she encourages them to observe the changes as they grow. The childminder also helps children to find information in reference books. n The childminder provides children with a cosy corner where they can sit and relax during the day. Children have opportunities to explore a range of age- appropriate stories and puppets. The childminder reads stories to babies and young children. Children enjoy pointing to illustrations in books as the childminder repeats words and phrases. This helps to support children's speech and language development. n The childminder follows the care routines of young children, meeting their needs well. She provides healthy, home-cooked meals. Children have access to fresh drinking water throughout the day. The childminder gives ample opportunity for children to develop their social skills as she sits together with them during

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need to do better?

mealtimes. n The childminder provides children with lots of purposeful toys and resources. However, she does not organise the play area efficiently. Children do not always have the space to move confidently and freely. n The childminder supports children's communication skills well. She interacts with children at their level and encourages them to talk. Children smile as they roll a ball and push toys to the childminder. The childminder explains what is happening, discussing the direction of objects and colours. However, sometimes, the childminder asks too many questions and makes too many statements at one time. This limits children's time to think and respond.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder completes mandatory safeguarding and child protection training. She has a secure knowledge of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. The childminder has a good understanding of wider safeguarding issues, such as the risks to children of being exposed to extremist views or female genital mutilation. She has a secure understanding of the reporting procedures should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder ensures she follows safe sleeping practices for children. She supervises children closely throughout the day, ensuring they are always kept safe.

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should:

n organise the play area to ensure children have sufficient space to play n give children more time to think and respond to questions to extend their communication skills further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY378497 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10279840 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 2 August 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Cambridge. The childminder operates from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, excluding bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 her evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together, discussing the curriculum provided for children. n The childminder and the inspector completed a joint observation of an activity and discussed the learning that took place. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and the children. n The inspector viewed written feedback provided by parents. n The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living and working in the household.

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Inspection activities

9 March 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

9 March 2023 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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