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

Children happily enter the childminder's welcoming home. They eagerly begin to explore the toys and resources available. The childminder prepares a wide choice of stimulating activities to ignite children's curiosity. This helps children to settle quickly and remain engaged in activities. The childminder knows the children well and plans experiences based on their interests. For instance, following trips to a local farm where children got to pet lambs, the childminder arranged for a visit from a local resident with rabbits. This helps children to learn how to care for animals. Children demonstrate kindness towards each other. They play cooperatively and take turns with resources. The childminder is an excellent role model. Children begin to use good manners autonomously as they play, saying 'thank you' as they share equipment.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy access to a range of physical activities, including a safe, well- resourced garden and regular outings and visits. For instance, the childminder takes children to local parks and a gymnasium to explore larger equipment. Children are actively supported to develop an understanding of the benefits of making healthy choices and being healthy. The childminder sits with the children at mealtimes and talks about the benefits of healthy food. Children learn to be independent in their self-care. They put on their shoes for outdoor play, and wash their hands before eating. The childminder provides lots of encouragement and praise. This helps to promote children's confidence and self-esteem.

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need to do better?

n The childminder collects relevant information from parents about their children's starting points. This helps the childminder identify some learning intentions to build on what children already know and can do from the outset. She uses her ongoing assessments of children to monitor their development. The childminder offers additional support where needed. This ensures that all children make good progress in their development. n Children's communication and language skills are supported well. The childminder engages with children as they play and follows their interests to spark conversations. She introduces a range of new vocabulary, such as 'squash' and 'squeeze', as children explore textures in the water tray. The childminder talks about 'filling' and 'emptying' as they scoop and pour water into beakers. These positive language interactions help children to extend and understand new vocabulary. n Children extend their creativity and imaginations during activities. For instance,

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need to do better?

they combine various materials to create a mixture to resemble mud. They use this to create a dinosaur land for their small world play. In addition, children act out what they see at home. They transform sand, shells and sticks into pretend

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need to do better?

29 May 2025 meals in the childminder's well-resourced mud kitchen. n The childminder provides a wide range of play opportunities and interacts well with children as they explore. Sometimes, the childminder does not consider how to extend children's learning to the highest level. For example, when a child shows an interest in the scales and notices that they move when water is added, the childminder does not use this to build on children's learning and understanding. n The childminder establishes strong relationships with parents. They call her 'the best ever'. Parents value the good care and the wide range of interesting experiences that the childminder provides for their children. The childminder shares information with parents on a regular basis, including their children's next steps in learning and how these can be supported at home. In addition, she provides reading books along with a reading record for children to take home.

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This helps parents to be involved in their children's learning. n The childminder actively engages in ongoing professional development to enhance her teaching practice. For instance, the childminder explains the impact of recent training, and how it has developed her understanding of the importance of asking children questions, and giving them time to respond. She targets professional development to meet the needs of the children she cares for. This benefits the children's learning experiences.

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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 enhance the already good teaching further and make the most of every learning opportunity to consistently extend children's learning to a higher level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY396167 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10388671 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 23 July 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in the village of Yaxley, Peterborough. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a qualification at level 3. She 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 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 childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector and the childminder carried out a joint observation together. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback.

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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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29 May 2025 29 May 2025 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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