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

Children have a positive relationship with the childminder. They sit with her to sing songs and are eager to show her what they have been building in the sand. The childminder has a good routine, which helps children to understand what will happen next during the day. This enables children to feel safe and secure in their environment. Children are confident to approach visitors and greet them on arrival. They wave and say 'bye' as visitors leave.

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The provision is good

Children experience a wide range of vocabulary. For example, the childminder sings songs spontaneously, and there is a wide range of books available. The childminder recognises that some children enjoy books that involve props to support the story. This allows all children to gain an enjoyment from storytelling and to broaden their speech and language skills.

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The provision is good

The childminder places an emphasis on ensuring children become aware of the world around them and their local environment. Children attend a variety of groups, such as toddler groups, children's centre groups and soft-play sessions. They visit the local nature reserve to observe changes in plants and to see wildlife. Children become aware of their surroundings and socialise with other children during trips out.

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need to do better?

n The childminder delivers a good curriculum. She plans what she would like the children to learn each day from the activities provided. For example, she wants children to be able to remain focused for a short period at an activity. The childminder monitors children's progress and adapts the curriculum when required. This allows all children to make good progress with their development. n The childminder provides a variety of activities that allow for open-ended use. For example, children use the sand to make castles, practise mark making and explore with bare feet. She recognises the importance of children being able to access resources that enable them to investigate and become independent with their own ideas. n Children have opportunities to use their gross and fine motors skills. They use their hands to squeeze, prod and poke dough. Children lay in sand and make sand angels by moving their arms and legs in a coordinated manner. The

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childminder provides opportunities for children to start developing the skills required to become more controlled with their actions. n The childminder encourages children to be independent. For example, children get their shoes when asked and help to tidy up. Children competently use a broom to sweep sand into a pile before starting a new activity. n Parents state they are extremely happy with the care and education provided by

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need to do better?

19 April 2023 the childminder for their children. They value the variety of trips their children attend in the local community. Parents report that the childminder is available to offer support with concerns they may have. This ensures children's needs are always met as the childminder and parents work together in partnership. n The childminder meets with other childminders at a variety of groups. This allows the children to socialise with each other. However, she does not use these opportunities to broaden her knowledge or seek support to raise the quality of her teaching and outcomes for children even higher. n The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She understands the importance of sharing information with parents and working with other professionals. She is aware of agencies to signpost families to should they have

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any concerns about their children's development. This allows children to continue to make progress in their early years. n Children experience a positive settling-in procedure. Parents initially attend with their children, and this allows the childminder time to gather relevant information to support the child when they start. Parents provide information about their child's development. The childminder uses this information to provide suitable activities that will allow the child to continue to progress with their early development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of how to safeguard children in her care. She understands her role in regard to the 'Prevent' duty and other safeguarding issues. The childminder has processes in place to make referrals to the relevant agencies should she need to. She completes risk assessments to ensure she protects the children who attend her provision. The childminder reflects on the importance of ensuring her safeguarding training is up to date in order for her knowledge to remain current.

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should:

n use more opportunities to broaden knowledge and seek support in order to raise the quality of teaching and outcomes for children even higher.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2627841 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10281119 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 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021 and lives in Trumpington, Cambridgeshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, 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 childminder. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided indoors and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for the children's learning. n Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

19 April 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

19 April 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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