Childminder in Cambridgeshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 March 2015 13 November 2009

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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 very clearly identifies children's starting points. As a result, she is able to plan precise, challenging and exciting experiences across the prime and specific areas of learning.  Children thoroughly enjoy the wide range of high-quality toys and resources. They engage exceptionally well in activities both inside and outside. Children develop extremely positive attitudes to learning. As a consequence, they make excellent progress towards the early learning goals. This makes sure that they are ready for later moves on to pre-school or school.  The children's behaviour is exemplary as a result of the childminder's high expectations and consistent interaction. This effectively promotes their confidence and positive well- being.  The partnerships with parents are exceptionally purposeful. Parents are warmly encouraged to be actively involved in their children's learning. The regular sharing of

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This provision is outstanding

information about children's ongoing achievements enables their parents and the childminder to build very clearly on what they know and can do.  The introduction of a computerised program can be accessed by the childminder and by parents within their own homes. As a result, the childminder and parents can add pertinent information to the children's learning records, providing very up-to-date examples of their development. As a result, the childminder can adapt ongoing learning opportunities to the specific requirement of each child.  The childminder monitors all aspects of her practice exceptionally well. As a result, her ongoing professional development is well tailored around the learning needs of each child, enabling them to develop skills and thrive in her setting.

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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

 extend opportunities for children to explore an even wider range of musicians and storytellers from a variety of cultural backgrounds.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed general play and the snack and lunchtime routines in the childminder's home.  The inspector talked with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability checks for all members of the household, and a range of other documentation. First-aid and safeguarding training certificates were viewed.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder in relation to observations of the children's play, learning and progress.  The inspector reviewed the provider's self-evaluation and monitoring documentation.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder has an extremely good understanding of how young children learn through thoughtful, first-hand experiences. As a result, the children make excellent progress in their learning and development. For example, their language skills are developing exceptionally well. This is due to the high expectations the childminder has of their abilities. She is active in talking and supporting language from the earliest opportunity. She uses facial gestures, simple sign language and pertinent intonation. This very clearly helps children when they are first placed in her care. Children really enjoy sharing big books. They cuddle up and expertly use the pictures, to help tell the story. Older children join in repeated refrains and younger ones watch in fascination and then mimic and repeat some of the words. The childminder very warmly encourages this positive interaction, extending their learning by giving each child the time they need to

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who attend. This is outstanding

join in. The childminder has taught them to think and question by sharing their ideas and personal experiences. For example, while enjoying the story, one child talks happily and confidently about his mummy recently having a new baby, just like the lady in the story. There is scope to expand her current very good range of stories and songs, which reflect the wider world, to increase children's cultural experiences even further.

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outstanding

The childminder meticulously plans the environment inside and outside. The excellent child-centred routines establish clear expectations. For example, children meet their personal health and hygiene needs exceptionally well. They wash their hands at pertinent times and can explain the importance of this in limiting the spread of germs. Children learn where food comes from as they help the childminder to plant, grow and harvest different produce to eat. In addition, trips to the local shop provide excellent opportunities to talk about foods from around the world and eating healthily. Children learn to keep themselves safe. For example, they wear high-visibility jackets and practise using roads safely. The children are extremely clear about the dangers of talking with strangers.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder's assessment of children is very sharply focused across all areas of learning. She works closely with parents, in order to ensure that she has a comprehensive knowledge of each child. The childminder uses information exceptionally well to plan meaningful learning opportunities, and to safeguard the children from harm. Excellent attention is paid to updating her knowledge and skills to minimise risks and provide a purposeful response in an emergency. Parents speak very highly of the childminder and would recommend her service to others without hesitation. The childminder checks and reviews her provision rigorously. She seeks ideas from parents and children about how she can improve her setting for them. The childminder is proactive in networking with other early years professionals and local groups in order to continuously develop.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY391568 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 859370 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 13 November 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Over. She operates all year round from 7.15am until 5.30pm, 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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