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

Children settle well and thoroughly enjoy their time spent in the childminder's inviting home. Children are enthusiastic learners, excited to engage and explore the various stimulating activities available. The childminder knows children well and designs a curriculum based on their interests and needs. For example, for children who prefer outdoor activities, the childminder organises exciting outings, where they experience and explore nature first hand. Children take bags to collect natural objects, such as twigs, leaves and stones, to bring back to the setting. The childminder plans activities that include these items, such as recreating favourite stories. This supports children's engagement and curiosity well.

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The provision is good

Children build warm and secure relationships with the childminder. She is a positive role model, using a calm and gentle approach to remind children of the importance of using 'kind hands' and sharing. Children learn to take turns through carefully planned activities and receive plentiful praise for demonstrating kindness to each other.

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The provision is good

Children demonstrate their understanding of the childminder's familiar routine. They enjoy responsibility for routine tasks. For instance, they help to prepare for circle time and tidy toys away. Children join the childminder to sing the 'hello' song. They eagerly participate in rhyme time, selecting songs and following actions. Children celebrate their success as they clap and beam with pride at their accomplishments.

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n The childminder offers a broad and well-balanced curriculum. Children have good opportunities for mathematical development, in particular with regard to number and counting. She skilfully weaves counting into children's play throughout the day. For example, children sing number songs, count toys and listen as she counts 'one, two, three, go' before they roll cars down the slide. n The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills well. She talks to children while they play and introduces a range of new words. For instance, she introduces 'sticky' and 'stretchy' as children manipulate dough. The childminder provides a language-rich environment. She uses gestures and simple signing when speaking and asks appropriate questions to gauge children's understanding. This helps to extend children's developing vocabulary effectively. n The childminder promotes a love of books. Children enjoy snuggling up on the

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childminder's lap to enjoy well-read stories. She introduces a focus story to provide children with lots of repetition. The childminder brings stories to life, using props for children to interact in the story. Children listen intently as she reads. They repeat phrases and recall events. For instance, they call out 'oh no'

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19 February 2025 and 'huff and puff' like the wolf in the story. Children thoroughly enjoy the experience of sharing books together. n Children are introduced to various cultures, traditions and faiths. For instance, the childminder teaches children about her own culture. She introduces them to music from around the world and they talk about and taste different types of food. The childminder collects words in children's home languages. She incorporates these, as well as her own, into their play. This helps to broaden children's awareness of the diversity of cultures represented in the setting. n Parent feedback is positive. They appreciate the wide range of activities and experiences the childminder provides. They comment on how much children enjoy their time with her. Parents describe the childminder as 'attentive' and 'knowledgeable'. The childminder offers parents some information about their children's development, for example, through daily feedback and photographs of

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their activities throughout the day. However, she has not yet sourced ways to share more with parents to help them support their children's learning at home. n The childminder is passionate about offering children the best start in life. She reflects on her provision and regularly seeks parents' views to identify strengths and areas for development. The childminder demonstrates a positive attitude towards her professional development. For example, in addition to her mandatory training, she also attends a wide range of online courses to further her knowledge and skills.

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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 extend the support offered to parents to aid them in continuing their children's learning at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2696811 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10375973 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2022 and lives in Chatteris, Cambridgeshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides government funded childcare for all eligible children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about her curriculum and what she wants the children to learn. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this has on the children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder n The childminder showed the inspector relevant documentation.

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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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