Childminder in Cambridgeshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 January 2015 2 December 2008

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder meticulously identifies children's starting points and ongoing learning needs, enabling her to plan challenging and exciting activities and experiences across the seven areas of learning. As a result, the children make exceptionally good progress towards the early learning goals.  The childminder engages parents in a highly effective way, sharing information consistently about children's learning and development, so that they can continue their learning at home.  Children's behaviour is excellent as a result of the childminder's constantly high expectations. This successfully promotes their confidence, preparing them for moves on to pre-school or school.  The childminder precisely identifies and very clearly minimises potential hazards. Her knowledge of the signs of abuse and awareness of her responsibility to protect children, ensures that they are safeguarded in her care.  The childminder monitors her practice very carefully, managing the educational

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This provision is outstanding

programmes and care of each child exceptionally well. As a result, the needs of parents and children are met to an exceedingly high standard.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 enrich even further the current excellent practice with regard to outdoor learning and development, providing the children with enhanced opportunities to learn about sustainability and the natural environment.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. The inspector reviewed written acknowledgements from parents relating to the service provided by the childminder.  The inspector reviewed documentation and carried out joint discussions with the childminder in relation to making observations of the children's play, learning and progress.  The inspector observed and talked about activities in all areas used by the children, both inside and outside.  The inspector looked at a selection of training records and relevant documentation, including safeguarding records and the suitability checks for the childminder and her family.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder pays astute attention to developing children's communication and language skills. She uses pictorial and written labels to help them understand that written words carry meaning. Younger children point to objects as the childminder repeats single words using facial gestures and intonation. They respond with pure enthusiasm, shaping their mouths ready to repeat the sounds they hear, then babble with excitement as they achieve this. The childminder's teaching practice is excellent. She takes time to carefully observe and identify each child's interests and abilities. Indoor learning is extended into the outside environment, but there is scope to enhance this further so that children can learn about sustainability and the natural environment. The childminder's high expectations and attention to detail enable her to provide exciting challenges, which enable children to achieve exceptionally well across the areas of learning. As a result, they

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who attend. This is outstanding

clearly embed new skills and become highly confident learners.

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outstanding

The childminder pays excellent attention to the individual care needs of each child. Information relating to any medical, dietary or religious needs are discussed and respected. This enables children to settle quickly and comfortably with the childminder and provides parents with reassurance and peace of mind. Partnerships with families grow from strength to strength, often blossoming into lifelong friendships. The childminder has very clear ideas about supporting each family and providing them with high levels of service. For example, her flexible approach offers safe and secure childcare for parents when unexpected meetings are scheduled, or as new babies arrive early. The childminder undertakes regular safeguarding training. This makes sure that her understanding about the signs and symptoms of abuse or neglect remain up to date. She is extremely vigilant in observing each child and knows exactly what action to take if she is concerned about

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outstanding

their welfare. This means that the children are clearly protected in her care.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. All documentation is regularly reviewed and stored securely. Informative policies and procedures are shared with parents and robustly implemented in practice. This very clearly supports the smooth daily management of her setting. The childminder very clearly understands the importance of maintaining her continuing professional development. Attention to ongoing training is superb. This enables her to develop knowledge and understanding about child development and positive teaching and learning styles. As a result, the service she provides has grown from strength to strength and significantly increased the good progress previously achieved by the children. The recommendations raised at the last inspection have been effectively met and clear action plans are in place in order to maintain and sustain positive development into the future.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY297629 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 861621 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 17

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 2 December 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004. She lives with her husband and their two children in Cottenham. The childminder operates her service all year around from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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