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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

The childminder gathers information from parents about their children before they start at the setting. This helps her settle children into the setting with ease. Children are relaxed in this homely environment. They confidently access the toys and resources they want to play with. The childminder gets to know children well. She follows their interests and offers them lots of choice. Children happily play with the childminder. The childminder is calm and patient. The childminder sensitively supports children with their personal care. She encourages them to go the toilet independently and wash their own hands. This helps children grow in self confidence.

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The provision is good

The childminder has a flexible routine. This helps children understand what is going to happen next. Children behave well. The childminder teaches children how they can politely ask others for what they want. Children happily share their toys. Children often use their manners without being reminded. The childminder gives children plenty of time to communicate. She listens intently. Children enjoy lovely conversations with the childminder about their experiences. The childminder responds positively to children's ideas and thoughts. She is encouraging and supportive. Children who speak English as an additional language make good progress with their communication.

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need to do better?

n The childminder keeps children safe both in the setting and out in the community. Children are strapped into the wagon when visiting the park. The childminder uses stair gates and other safety equipment to keep children safe. She provides healthy snacks and meals. Children enjoy making flapjacks. They help stir the mixture and add the oats. The childminder helps children to use a safety knife to cut the flapjack. She teaches children about keeping safe around hot ovens. n Children make good progress with their communication development. The childminder teaches children words when they are cooking. She asks children if the flapjacks are 'squidgy' or 'crispy'. The childminder sings with children. They listen and sing to songs and music. However, sometimes background music makes it more difficult for children to hear what is said. The childminder provides a range of books for children to read. She provides learns to say words

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in children's home languages. This helps them feel included. n The childminder follows children's interests with their learning. She explores number and letter blocks with children. They trace the shape of numbers with their fingers. Children write their own letters and numbers on the backs of the blocks. They experiment with using crayons and pencils to see what marks these make. This helps children develop their fine motor skills. Children spend time in

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6 February 2025 the well-resourced garden and go out to parks. Inside, children dance along to online videos. They jump and stretch and move their bodies in different ways. n Children enjoy participating in a range of creative activities. Children enjoy making paper plate snakes for Chinese New Year. They spend a long time drawing their favourite television characters. Children enjoy dressing up and using their imagination. The childminder supports children to develop an understanding of their own feelings. She helps them deal positively with welcoming a new sibling. She teaches them how to care for babies. n Parents are extremely satisfied with the care the childminder provides. They comment that their children are happy when coming to the childminder's home. They appreciate the range of activities that the childminder provides. The childminder carries out detailed statutory assessments to share with parents.

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These help her identify further support children need with their learning and development. n The childminder takes children on lots of trips into the community. They visit farms and soft-play centres. This helps children learn about the world around them. The childminder works with other local settings to support children starting pre-school. She shares information to support children's development. The childminder can reflect on her practice. However, she does not systematically identify areas for her own professional development. This means that she is not always developing her own skills and knowledge.

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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 manage background noise so that children can listen and communicate effectively n develop a systematic approach to continued professional development to continually develop knowledge and skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2773330 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10376835 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 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in September 2024. It is situated in the centre of Wisbech. The childminder operates from 8.30am until 4.30pm Monday to Thursday throughout the year except for bank holidays. The childminder has a full and relevant level 3 qualification.

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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 children's learning and development with a particular focus on communication and language. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the 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

6 February 2025 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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