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 benefit from attending this warm and nurturing setting. They build strong relationships with the childminder. The inviting environment is well resourced, offering a wide range of activities that promote learning and exploration. Younger children enjoy pushing prams with baby dolls in, investigating stacking toys and playing with a variety of small-world characters. The childminder knows each child well and creates a caring atmosphere that fosters a sense of belonging and security.

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The provision is good

The childminder actively promotes children's emotional well-being through consistent praise and reassurance, helping children to feel confident and secure. She has high expectations of children's behaviour and sets clear boundaries for them to follow. The childminder plans for children's learning based on what they already know and can do, which helps maintain positive attitudes to learning and encourages good behaviour. The childminder understands the importance of helping children to be ready for school. She encourages children to keep trying when they encounter difficulties to help them be successful learners. This helps children gain the skills they need to be ready for the next stage in their learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides a warm, welcoming environment where children feel safe, secure and happy. She establishes eye contact at the child's level when playing on the floor with young toddlers. The childminder introduces new words, such as 'stirring' and 'spinning', using gestures to help reinforce children's understanding of language. This personalised approach boosts children's confidence and sense of well-being. n Children have good opportunities to practise their physical skills. They go on trips to the local park to run around in the fresh air. Children also enjoy playing in the childminder's garden. This provides them with a range of opportunities to build strength in their larger muscles. n The childminder supports children's social development and language by regularly organising trips to local childminding groups and community venues. These outings provide children with valuable opportunities to interact with their

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peers, which helps build their communication and social skills. For example, the childminder promotes sharing and cooperation when she engages in activities with toddlers by passing toys back and forth, modelling how to take turns. Children behave well and develop a sense of responsibility through activities such as helping to tidy away their chosen resources after play time. n Parents speak highly of the childminder, praising her clear communication and dedication to their children's well-being. They appreciate the strong partnerships she builds, noting the open, two-way communication about their children's

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18 September 2024 progress. This helps parents feel confident and involved in their child's learning journey. n The childminder demonstrates a commitment to her professional development by attending regular training. She actively updates her knowledge of early years practice, ensuring that she continues to deliver a high standard of care and education for children. n The childminder provides good support for young children's language development. She talks to children about what they are doing during activities and introduces new words to help them build their understanding and vocabulary. n The childminder tailors activities to children's interests and takes into consideration their next steps in learning. However, she has not fully considered how she can design the curriculum to ensure that children benefit from challenges that build on their growing skills consistently. n Children are developing an awareness of healthy eating habits as they enjoy

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nutritious meals. The childminder encourages young children to be successful at feeding themselves and praises their efforts. This helps to support their growing independence.

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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 review the curriculum planning so that children benefit from challenges that extend their learning further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 222458 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10351666 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 13 Date of previous inspection 4 October 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1995 and lives in Sawtry, Cambridgeshire. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, and from 3pm to 6pm on Fridays, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder has a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, 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 that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for the curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

18 September 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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Inspection activities

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