Oxenford Susan

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 March 2015 22 December 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 teaches children superbly. She promotes children's communication and language skills extremely well. The excellent balance of conversation and open questioning with time for quiet reflection means children are rapidly developing their skills.  The childminder expertly encourages children's mathematical development. She consistently introduces the language that children need to express their understanding and makes the most of practical opportunities to count, look at quantity and weight.  Relationships with parents are very strong. The honest and open partnerships contribute significantly to children's well-being because everyone works together.  Children are developing a strong sense of their own safety as they move the small furniture from the kitchen to the playroom. They carry the items with great skill and care. The older pre-school children explain how they do this and demonstrate very

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This provision is outstanding

clearly the care they take to keep everyone safe.  The childminder's knowledge of safeguarding is secure. She regularly refreshes her safeguarding and first-aid qualifications. This means that she responds to any concerns about children, or accidents they have, with up-to-date knowledge. The childminder's robust practice ensures her consistent protection of children's safety and welfare.  Meticulous monitoring of practice and a proactive approach to keeping up to date ensure the childminder maintains the excellent service for children and their families.  The childminder develops children's independence to a high level. She gradually builds their abilities by providing evermore challenging tasks accompanied by fulsome praise for their terrific effort and their success.

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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

 enhance children's experiences by maintaining the focus on continuous professional development, to further extend the already excellent teaching.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the kitchen, dining area and playroom. She reflected on children's learning with the childminder.  The inspector, childminder and children had conversations at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at documentation relating to the day-to-day organisation of the childminding service, children's progress and self-evaluation.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from information provided by the childminder.  The inspector checked the evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and the suitability of other household members aged over 16 years.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder offers children an excellent variety of meaningful learning experiences. They are enthusiastic, displaying a tremendous eagerness to explore, discover and learn. The childminder expertly includes children's interests, extending these to further their knowledge. For example, when they are making their collages, talking about Easter eggs, she asks where they get real eggs. This promotes children's thinking, getting them to recall past experiences of collecting eggs from the childminder's chickens. To support children with their writing skills, she encourages them to develop their hand control as they use glue spreaders and carefully pick out pieces of coloured tissue paper for their picture. The childminder reads with children frequently; her calm manner and unhurried approach allow children to become deeply involved in storytelling. She supports the youngest children superbly. She helps them to build their concentration by using

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who attend. This is outstanding

innovative resources that children can explore and investigate in their own way and time. As a result, children are keen, motivated learners equipped with the skills for the next stage in their education.

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outstanding

Children thrive in the nurturing environment. They are happy, confident and relate very well to others. The childminder is extremely skilled, making the most of opportunities for learning about health and wellness in daily routines. Children know the importance of washing their hands to stop the spread of germs and of eating a balance diet. They are rapidly developing their strength and body awareness with songs about the body and exciting, challenging physical play. One of their favourites is the indoor basketball hoop that tests their accuracy and control as they try to score a basket. The childminder continually builds children's confidence and sense of self-worth; they beam with delight because she makes them feel proud of themselves. Children behave beautifully because the childminder sets clear boundaries, uses highly appropriate explanations and has high expectations of what they can achieve. This means children have the positive attributes

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provision is outstanding

The childminder is well qualified and experienced. She has a thorough, detailed understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She is highly effective in establishing successful partnerships with parents and other professionals working with the children. Consequently, children experience a seamless transition from home to the childminder and other settings. This contributes significantly to children's progress and the continuity of experience. The excellent information sharing means the childminder has all the available details on children, which she uses expertly to monitor and track their progress towards the early learning goals. The childminder has robust procedures in place to ensure children are safeguarded and acknowledges the importance of maintaining her skills to enhance their education further still.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 222602 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 866043 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 22 December 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1996 and lives in Steeple Morden. She operates all year round from 7.15am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a formal childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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