Childminder 2734892

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 has a confident understanding of her role in supporting young children to learn and develop. She provides an effective curriculum. The childminder supports children to develop their early communication skills successfully. When children point and gesture towards toys they would like to play with, the childminder names these toys for them. This helps children to learn and understand new vocabulary.

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The provision is good

Children are very happy and settled in the childminder's care. She is highly attuned to their well-being and makes sure their personal care needs are met at all times. This helps children to feel comfortable, safe and well cared for in the childminder's home.

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The provision is good

The childminder demonstrates a thorough knowledge of child development. She understands the skills that children use as babies and how these will develop as they get older. The childminder provides sequenced learning that helps children to build on what they already know. In addition, this supports children to begin to get ready for the next stage in their education.

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The provision is good

The childminder and co-childminder are very positive role models for children's behaviour. They demonstrate kind and considered interactions with each other. The childminder sets high expectations for children to share and play harmoniously with their friends.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans learning activities that are focused on children's next steps in their development. For example, for children learning to walk, she provides low, table-based games and toys. These encourage children to stand and hold on to the table to strengthen the muscles in their legs in preparation for walking. As a result, children benefit from the learning opportunities provided to practise the skills they need for their ongoing development. n The home environment in which children are cared for, is extremely clean and free from any hazards or risks to children. The childminder works with the co- childminder effectively to identify anything within her home that may present a hazard. She checks that toys do not have sharp edges that may harm children and removes any toys that may cause accidents or injuries for very young children. The childminder's risk assessment processes are rigorous and effective.

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need to do better?

n The childminder encourages children to develop positive attitudes to learning. She uses her expert knowledge of children's interests to plan activities that are aimed at increasing children's attention span. In order to extend children's focus, she adapts activities promptly to bring in different toys. This helps children's

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need to do better?

22 July 2025 attention as they play at chosen activities for longer periods and learn to concentrate more deeply. n The childminder regularly updates her own professional development skills. She accesses local and national training through online groups and membership of networks. Through these connections, she is able to keep up to date with any changes to statutory requirements. The childminder considers any new ideas to amend her practice but does not yet link these to how she can improve the quality of her teaching. She does, however, continue to reflect on her knowledge and understands the need to refresh her training in safeguarding at regular intervals. n The childminder's vision for her setting includes a focus on the outdoors and nature. This is supported by regular visits to National Trust houses, parks and walks in the local community. This helps children to learn about the village where they live and its vicinity. While this provides a wealth of vibrant learning

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need to do better?

experiences, children have less opportunities to learn about children from different backgrounds and families other than their own. n Parents are highly positive about the service the childminder provides. They recognise how well cared for their children are and the progress they are making. The childminder shares learning with parents on a daily basis and provides social media updates on trips and days out. Parents are kept well informed about their children's care and education.

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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 link training and professional development opportunities more closely to further improve the quality of teaching n strengthen the curriculum in order that children embed an understanding of, and respect for, people, families and communities beyond their own.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2734892 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10407795 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 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2023 and lives in Bottisham, Cambridgeshire. She operates from 8am to 4pm Monday to Thursday, all year round except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. She works regularly with a co-childminder.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and 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

22 July 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

22 July 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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