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 finds out information from parents when children start at the setting. She gets to know the children very well. The childminder finds out about their interests and backgrounds. She provides children with baskets of their favourite toys. This helps them to settle to their play quickly. The childminder adds photos of children and their families to her environment. This helps children feel included in the setting. Children approach the childminder for cuddles and reassurance. The childminder is calm and patient. She implements a routine that helps children understand what is going to happen next. This helps children feel safe.

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The provision is good

The childminder helps children to express themselves. This helps to build their confidence. The childminder models manners. Children say 'please' and 'thank you' without prompting. The childminder is firm but fair when promoting positive behaviour. She redirects challenging behaviour. Children play together and enjoy their time in the setting. The childminder promotes children's independence. For example, at snack time, children chop their own bananas and learn to drink from an adult cup. The childminder engages in personal care sensitively. She uses it as a time to engage with children, singing and talking. Children make good progress with their learning and development.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides a clean, organised and attractive environment for children to learn in. She keeps children safe. She checks sleeping children frequently. The childminder works with parents to provide healthy snacks and meals. At mealtimes, the childminder teaches children the names for different fruit and vegetables. She keeps children with specific dietary requirements safe by following their individual care plans. n There is good support for children's developing physical skills. Inside, children dance along to action songs. Outside, children climb and swing. They thoroughly enjoy using the ride-on car on its bumpy track. Children develop their fine motor skills as they use jugs, funnels and tools in the water. The childminder uses lots of opportunities to teach colours and numbers. Occasionally, the childminder asks children too many questions. This sometimes limits children's time to process information.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children's communication and language well. She uses signs and gestures to communicate, and speaks clearly. Children enjoy singing songs. They spontaneously sing while they are playing. Children participate in action songs and learn new songs. The childminder deepens children's learning during singing time. Children count frogs and ducks. They learn about colours. However, sometimes, group times are too long, which means children can get

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need to do better?

18 December 2024 distracted. n Children explore a range of sensory experiences. The childminder creates baskets of interesting items for children to touch and feel different textures. She provides empty spice pots, which children enjoy smelling. Outside, children investigate what slices of orange and lemon in water feel and taste like. This helps children build their knowledge of the world around them. The childminder teaches children new words and ideas. She reminds them of previous learning. n Parents are happy with the care their children receive. They comment on the childminder's 'calm, kind and professional' approach. They appreciate the support their children receive to settle into the setting. The childminder shares regular information with parents about their children's dietary needs. Parents enjoy receiving regular communication about their child's development. The childminder sends parents photos of their children during the day. They are

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pleased with the trips out of the setting and the variety of craft activities the childminder provides. n The childminder regularly meets with other childminders. She takes children out into the community. They visit the library, shops and parks. The childminder carries out detailed assessments, including statutory assessments of children. This helps her identify areas where they require further support. She attends lots of training to develop her skills and knowledge so that she can further support children's development. The childminder reflects on her practice. She takes action to continually improve and develop. Children make good progress and are ready for the next stage in their education.

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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 ensure group times meet individual children's needs so that they can pay attention fully n develop teaching strategies so that children have time to process information.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY536086 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10367503 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 11 February 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire. She holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She operates from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about the children's learning and development, with a particular focus on communication and language. n The children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this has on the children's learning. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the curriculum has been implemented and the impact that this has had on the children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

18 December 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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