Childminder in Cambridgeshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 April 2015 7 November 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 quality of teaching is excellent. The childminder uses her expert knowledge of how children learn and develop to stimulate their curiosity and maximise everyday opportunities to extend their learning and development.  Assessment of children's progress in their learning and development is highly focused as well as accurate. The childminder establishes successful strategies with parents to promote their continued learning at home and children make rapid progress.  Children demonstrate they feel safe and secure. They are happy and confident. They establish secure emotional bonds with the childminder who is warm and caring. As a result, children show high levels of self-control and behave very well.  Children develop a strong understanding of the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. The childminder teaches them how to look after their bodies and they experience the joy of growing their own food.  The childminder has a secure safeguarding knowledge which underpins her practice.

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This provision is outstanding

Children are very well protected from harm. The childminder regularly attends appropriate safeguarding and first-aid training. This means she is able to respond effectively to any concerns regarding a child's welfare or minor accidents.  The childminder is committed to her continued professional development. She is reflective and driven to ensure children achieve their best potential. She is undertaking professional early years qualifications which are impacting positively on her practice.  The childminder establishes highly effective partnerships with parents and other professionals and providers. This joined up working significantly contributes to the rapid progress the children make.

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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

 continue to make the most of targeted continuous professional development opportunities to enhance even further children's experiences and the already excellent teaching.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning, both inside and outdoors.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at samples of documentation. These included children's learning journals and records; policies and procedures, evidence of self-evaluation and training records.  The inspector checked the evidence of suitability and qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder offers a range of meaningful and stimulating experiences. Children freely choose to play inside or outdoors and pursue their own interests. The childminder enthusiastically supports children's interests of insects. They excitedly discover ants in the soil and woodlice under a log. There is a sharp focus on developing communication and language skills. The childminder models appropriate language and literacy skills as children compare the different insects using a factual book for reference. She skilfully helps children to link letters and sounds in activities to support their early literacy development. Mathematical development is extremely well supported. Children count the legs on beetles. While planting sunflower seeds, children compare the size of plants and estimate how long the seeds will take to flower. The childminder has clear and effective systems to monitor and record children's progress in their learning and development. This is regularly

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who attend. This is outstanding

shared with parents and other providers children may additionally attend. She shares ideas with parents to support children's continued learning at home. Children develop excellent skills to support their future education.

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outstanding

The childminder is extremely flexible and approachable. She tailors settling-in procedures to meet children's individual needs. She understands parents may feel anxious about leaving their children and supports them well. The childminder has high behavioural expectations and when appropriate, children are lavished with praise, which continues to support their emotional well-being effectively. The childminder establishes very good links with the local school. Children benefit from the familiarity of the school environment when they accompany the childminder to collect older children. Consequently, children are emotionally ready for school when the time comes. Children quickly become independent in their self-care and hygiene routines, and recognise the need to wash their hands, such as after digging in the soil.

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provision is outstanding

The experienced childminder demonstrates a thorough understanding of all aspects of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Safeguarding children is prioritised throughout her practice. She fully understands her roles and responsibilities, and the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. She strives to continually improve her practice, making the most of training opportunities. She makes effective use of the knowledge gained to develop stimulating learning opportunities for children. She is highly reflective of her practice and regularly seeks parents' views to promote improvement. She is persistent in establishing professional partnerships with other providers children additionally attend. Consequently, children benefit from consistency between the settings they attend. Parental feedback is overwhelmingly positive. Parents typically comment their children are happy and they feel well supported. Parents also comment they feel involved

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provision is outstanding

in their children's learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY371134 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 858047 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 7 November 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008. She operates from her home in Cambridge and is available each weekday from 7.45am to 6pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers free early education for eligible two-, three- and four- year-old children.

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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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