Childminder in Cambridgeshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder explains how she creates a child-led curriculum that will follow children's interests and her understanding of their development. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnerships with other professionals. She explains how a collaborative approach to children's learning promotes their well-being and development. The childminder understands how strong partnerships are particularly important. n Through discussion, the childminder describes the opportunities she affords to children in her care. She plans to visit local parks, woods and the local library to extend children's experiences. She demonstrates a good understanding of how these support children to learn about the world around them. n The childminder demonstrates a robust understanding of child protection issues, including the correct referral process to follow. She ensures all essential training is completed in a timely manner. The childminder confidently discusses how she

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would identify when children may be at risk from harm, including safeguarding concerns such as county lines. n The childminder understands how to support children and families to develop a healthy lifestyle. She discusses how she offers a nutritious menu of home- cooked meals in addition to various healthy fruit and vegetable snacks. She has also considered how she will manage children's allergies and dietary requirements effectively. n The childminder demonstrates a proactive approach in keeping her knowledge and skills up to date. She engages in professional development opportunities that help to extend her own knowledge of how to support children's learning. She keeps up to date with all mandatory training and identifies ways in which she can improve her own practice with children. n The childminder explains how she will support children's behaviour with positive reinforcement. She understands the close link between children's emotional well-

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being and their behaviour. The childminder explains how she will encourage children to take turns and share during the many group activities she will organise. She will support children to understand the impact that their behaviours have on others, with sensitive and age-appropriate discussions.

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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 2724616 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10394853 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 0 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2023 and lives in St Neots. She operates all year, except family holidays, from 8am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home and garden to gain an understanding of how the provision is organised. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector discussed the childminder's methods for evaluating her provision. n The inspector discussed the childminder's understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements, and the systems she has in place to help keep children safe. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she will support children's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

18 June 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

18 June 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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