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

The childminder supports children to settle quickly into the setting. She is warm and welcoming and children seek her out for comfort and reassurance. The childminder creates a calm and positive atmosphere. She supports children's developing independence, encouraging them to find the changing mat for themselves when it is time to have their nappy changed. The childminder promotes children's positive behaviour. She helps children to understand why it is dangerous to throw toys. The childminder encourages children to take turns and praises them when they do. Children learn to take responsibility and develop empathy when caring for the childminder's pets.

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The provision is good

The childminder gets to know children well. She carries out assessments of what children know and can already do. This helps her to get to know their individual needs and plan for their learning. The childminder creates a stimulating and engaging play environment in her home. She gets down on the floor to play with children. Children are free to explore the wide range of resources and activities she provides. The childminder respects their choices. Younger children grow in confidence as they choose what they would like to play with. The childminder provides appropriate challenge for children. They make good progress with their learning and development.

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need to do better?

n The childminder carries out risk assessments, both inside the setting and when out at the park. This helps to keep children safe and secure. The childminder works with parents to ensure children have healthy snacks and meals. She keeps children safe in the hot weather, making sure there is plenty of drinking water available and that children are suitably dressed. n There is good support for children's physical development. The childminder regularly visits the park so children can practise and extend their physical skills. Children develop their fine motor skills. They scoop up foam using sticks and use chalks to draw. Children learn about the world around them as they explore sensory activities. The childminder encourages them to feel ice and spray water. She helps children to understand how ice melts when it is warm. n The childminder supports children's communication and language skills. She talks clearly and repeats key words. The childminder uses toys that record

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speech to encourage children to make noises and say words. Children enjoy practising putting two words together as they ask for 'more bubbles'. The childminder provides a range of books to interest children and support their developing literacy skills. She also takes opportunities to teach children about numbers and counting. n The childminder follows children's interests. They enjoy playing imaginatively

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need to do better?

31 July 2024 with the medical kit. The childminder plans and prepares her activities effectively. She wraps toy farm animals in tin foil and children enjoy unwrapping these. This helps them to remember the names of the animals. However, sometimes the childminder does not give children the time they need to fully explore resources. This means they do not deepen their understanding or practise their emerging skills. n There are strong relationships with parents. The childminder provides them with daily information on their children's development and well-being. She works closely with parents to support children with their toilet training. Parents comment on the childminder's 'warmth and gentleness'. They appreciate the flexibility she offers as this means that children can be cared for consistently. n The childminder regularly meets with other childminders. She attends a range of group activities throughout the week. This widens children's learning

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opportunities and helps them develop their social skills. The childminder develops professional relationships with other settings and schools. This supports the exchange of information on children's progress and promotes a smooth transition to the next stage of their education. n The childminder regularly reflects on her setting and practice. She identifies areas of her own skills and knowledge that she would like to further improve. The childminder undertakes training to develop her practice. She would like to learn more about supporting children with their communication and language skills so that she can provide tailored support to children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n give children time to fully explore resources so that they can learn deeply and develop new skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY538010 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10344347 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 6 Date of previous inspection 10 September 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Stilton. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides 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 childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development with a particular focus on communication and language. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

31 July 2024 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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