Childminder in Cambridgeshire

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Previous inspection Requires improvement

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues. She knows how to identify child protection concerns and the correct procedures to follow to keep children safe. n The childminder understands the importance of monitoring children's development and identifying what they need to learn next to help them to make progress. She is aware of her responsibility to complete the progress check for children aged between two and three years. n The childminder explains how she regularly assesses risks and ensures her premises are safe. She would follow appropriate hygiene procedures and knows how to use these to teach children how this contributes to their good health. n The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to manage children's behaviour and supervise them in an appropriate way. She knows the importance of encouraging children to form strong attachments to help them

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This provision meets requirements

feel happy and secure. n The childminder understands the value of working in partnership with parents and other providers to maintain consistency in children's care. n The childminder explains how she would make sure children learn about keeping healthy, such as eating well and regular exercise. She is aware of the importance of teaching children to become independent and learn to manage their self-care skills to prepare them well for school. n The childminder knows the importance of reviewing her practice and identifying further areas for improvement. She completes training courses to help keep her knowledge up to date.

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This provision meets 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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Setting details

Unique reference number 222161 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10337522 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 23 February 2024

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Isleham, Cambridgeshire. She operates from 7.30m until 8.40am, and 3.20 until 5pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector talked with the childminder about her understanding of the requirements for safeguarding and for welfare and learning and development. n The inspector viewed areas of the home used for childminding. She talked with the childminder about resources and equipment used and viewed some of these. n The inspector talked with the childminder about her self-evaluation process and how she plans to continue to make improvements. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including the attendance register and the childminder's paediatric first-aid certificate.

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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

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