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 are happy and settled. They enjoy warm and respectful interactions with the childminder. Children choose how they want to play and positively engage with learning opportunities. They are familiar with the consistent routines, such as washing their hands after play outside. Children behave very well in the childminder's home. They are helped to develop their independence, such as tidying away toys, and they have a go at putting on their own shoes and coats. Children's safety is promoted and the premises are safe and secure. The childminder reminds children to be gentle and safe with toys and she teaches them about road safety.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy the childminder's engagement in their play. For example, they get excited as they build a train track together. They listen and repeat new words, such as 'gap' and 'missing' as they figure out how to connect the spaces in the track. Children interact with the childminder positively and clearly have a bond with her. They are comforted by her cuddles when they find it hard to leave their parents. The childminder introduces the inspector to children using a friendly, positive manner. Children confidently include the inspector in their play and interactions.

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need to do better?

n The childminder ensures that she organises the environment to enable children to choose how they wish to play. They have easy access to resources, which supports their independence and ability to make decisions. The childminder understands children's individual interests well. She considers what children already know and can do and builds on this by planning stimulating activities. Children make good progress as a result. n Children are friendly and behave well. They confidently engage visitors in their play as they offer them play dough tools and say 'hello' when they are introduced. Children react positively as the childminder encourages sharing and manners. There are times however, when the childminder does not consistently support children in understanding how their actions may affect others. Furthermore, she does not always help children to manage and understand their emotions when they are struggling with them.

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n The childminder uses spontaneous discussions and sensory activities to introduce children to early mathematics. For example, children learn about size when they are supported in identifying the 'smallest' and the 'biggest' marbled egg from a basket. They talk about what is 'light' and what is 'heavy' as the childminder compares the weight of the eggs to a feather which floats to the ground. n Children develop a good awareness and appreciation of diversity and inclusivity.

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27 March 2023 This includes the celebration of different cultures, religions and national holidays through a range of activities and discussions. n The childminder supports children's speech and communication skills well. She continually speaks to the children during their play and regularly introduces new words to their vocabulary. For example, she speaks to the children about the colours and different animals on the stamps that they are using. She asks questions and gives time for the children to think and respond. They repeat the words that they hear, which helps them to process and connect them to what they are seeing. n Children benefit from being taken on a range of outings. This ensures that they get regular opportunities for play outdoors and in the local community. Children attend music and storytelling sessions and go on nature walks, visit farms and soft-play centres together. Children have access to the garden and the play

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equipment, and they enjoy bike rides sitting in the childminder's trailer. This helps to broaden their range of experiences and offers them the opportunity to explore and socialise with others. n Parents form strong partnerships with the childminder. Their feedback demonstrates the trust they have in the childminder to meet their children's individual needs. She keeps them informed about their child's day and development and they appreciate her caring attitude. Parents feel confident that their children are progressing well.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder attends regular training to keep her knowledge of safeguarding up to date. She is clear about the signs and symptoms that could indicate a child may be suffering from harm. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to keep children safe and where to report any concerns. In line with this, the childminder also ensures she passes on important information to other settings the children attend, to ensure collaborative working. The childminder is vigilant to possible indicators that a child or family may be at risk of being drawn into extremist behaviours or radicalisation. She is confident in identifying children who may be in need of early help to improve outcomes.

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should:

n support children to fully understand the impact their behaviour has on others and take appropriate action to help children who are struggling to understand and manage their emotions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY435677 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10276283 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 11 Date of previous inspection 10 July 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Cambridge. She operates all year round, from 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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 provider. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning discussion together to understand how the early years provision and curriculum are organised. n The inspector made observations throughout the inspection of children's experiences in the setting. n Parents shared their views of the childminder's setting with the inspector. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint observation. n The inspector interacted with the children at appropriate times during the inspection and observed their interactions with the childminder. n The inspector viewed the areas of the premises that are used for childminding. n The childminder shared a sample of documents with the inspector. This included

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evidence of training and the suitability of household members.

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27 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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27 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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