Childminder in Cambridgeshire

Not met (with actions)

Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder does not have public liability insurance in place, which is a requirement of registration. n The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of how to safeguard children and can recognise a variety of signs and symptoms of abuse. She understands how to report her concerns about children's welfare to the appropriate agencies, such as the local safeguarding partnership. n The childminder's home is safe and suitable for children. She understands the importance of regular risk assessments of the areas children may use, so that they can play safely. The childminder has a range of fire-safety equipment in place and has considered how she would leave her home in an emergency when caring for children. n Through discussion, the childminder explains how she would identify what children know and need to learn next. She has suitable systems in place to monitor children's progress and ensure any gaps are quickly addressed. There is

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This provision does not meet requirements

a good range of suitable toys and resources to support children's play and learning. n The childminder talks about how she would manage children's behaviour positively and encourage respect for her home and the boundaries in place. She feels it is important for children to learn how to be kind to others and know how to share resources and take turns. The childminder acknowledges the importance of praising children for their achievements. n Through discussion, the childminder explains how she would promote a healthy lifestyle through exercise, play and the foods children eat. This includes providing a healthy diet, reading story books and regular visits to the park. n The childminder understands the benefits of working closely with parents to meet children's needs. She discusses how she gathers information from parents about their children when they first start to help them settle. She discusses how she regularly shares information through resources, such as a written learning

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This provision does not meet requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Due date

ensure valid public liability insurance is in place and maintained throughout registration. 31/07/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY563079 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10258287 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 5 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 14 July 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in a small town just outside Cambridge. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays. She provides funded early years education for three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures they are safe and suitable. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to plan and deliver her curriculum for children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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

13 July 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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