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 provides opportunities for children to become confident and independent learners, in preparation for school. She offers children a wide variety of resources that they can access independently during their play. Children demonstrate their independence, carrying out their own care routines by themselves, for example, when cleaning their own noses and hands, using the toilet independently and serving their own foods.

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The provision is good

The childminder develops wonderful, trusting relationships with children from the very beginning. Children look to her for reassurance and cuddle up to her for comfort when needed. The childminder understands the importance of developing good relationships with both parents and children. She provides visits to the setting prior to children starting to begin to build these relationships from an early stage. This helps children to become familiar with their new environment and feel safe in the childminder's care.

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The provision is good

Children are kind and considerate to their younger peers. They interact well and are very gentle and calm around them. For instance, children join each other's play. They share experiences and learn how to interact with children of different ages.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides a range of outings in the local community. Children benefit from visiting various groups where they have the opportunity to interact with other children, build friendships and develop important social skills. Furthermore, the childminder provides other outings to local zoos, farms, parks and the library. n The childminder provides learning opportunities for children to develop their mathematical skills. For example, children enjoy digging in the sand where they find different numerals. The childminder teaches children each numeral, developing their knowledge of numbers. n The childminder provides a range of physical opportunities for children to develop their gross and fine motor skills. Young babies enjoy climbing small obstacles, developing their gross motor strength ready for walking. Older children benefit from the use of tools for scooping, mark making and pouring. n The childminder is sensitive and responds to the needs of children. When

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need to do better?

children have a disagreement, she is quick to intervene. She reminds children to be kind to their peers and uses distraction to re-engage children in their play. However, occasionally, the childminder does not make her expectations clear. Therefore, children do not always learn when they need to wait for their turn or share resources. n Children demonstrate a keen love of reading. The childminder reads throughout

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need to do better?

19 March 2025 the day and uses books to teach children new knowledge. For example, children read about a hospital and reflect on a recent visit there. The childminder asks children questions about the pictures they can see and they share their ideas with peers. n The childminder provides all meals and snacks for children throughout the day. She prioritises children's health and provides well-balanced meals. Children are given opportunities to try new foods, and the childminder is considerate of children's needs and well-being. Furthermore, children serve their own foods, control their own portion sizes and learn to recognise when they have had enough. n The childminder has developed good working relationships with some of the other early years settings children attend. She works with these settings to provide continuity in children's learning and development. However, this is inconsistent and means that not all children benefit from this partnership

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working. n The childminder teaches children about a range of cultures and religions that are relevant to those attending the setting. She uses children's home language in the setting to help them feel valued and welcomed and to teach other children about different languages. Children develop an understanding and knowledge about the world around them. n The childminder provides regular feedback for parents both face to face and written. She shares important achievements in learning and works in partnership with parents to support children's progress. Furthermore, she supports children and families at home, by making suggestions of learning opportunities they can continue and by sharing resources.

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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 provide clear expectations to help children learn important social skills, in particular about sharing and waiting their turn n develop partnership working with all other early years settings that children attend to provide consistency and support in children's development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY543790 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10372213 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 14 Date of previous inspection 5 April 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Bury, Ramsey, Cambridgeshire. She operates all year around, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank and family holidays. The childminder provides government funded early education 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 their curriculum and what they want their children to learn. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder showed the inspector relevant documentation. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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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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