Childminder in Cambridgeshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 April 2015 28 September 2010

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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 completes clear and concise observations of the children involved in a wide variety of activities that excite and engage them. She confidently identifies the next steps in their learning and plans effectively for their individual needs. Consequently, they make excellent progress.  The childminder enhances children's speaking skills superbly through the skilful use of questions that prompt a considered answer. Children are animated as they enjoy reading books with the childminder and are praised for their use of language. As a result, their confidence and self-esteem continually grows.  Children display excellent behaviour. They understand the importance of helping each other and become aware of how their behaviour impacts on their friends and others.  Children build strong, secure attachments with the childminder. They settle quickly because she engages exceptionally well with them, which helps them feel safe and

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This provision is outstanding

secure. Consequently, children are ready and enthusiastic to learn.  Exceptional partnerships with parents and other early years providers are fundamental in ensuring that the children's learning is totally enriched. Consequently, children reach their full potential.  The childminder's knowledge and understanding of how to safeguard the children is excellent. She is confident of who to contact if she has any concerns and very secure in her understanding of the different signs of abuse and neglect.  The childminder is proactive in continually enhancing her outstanding provision and accesses a wide range of training courses that enrich her knowledge within the childcare field. She continually strives to improve her practice through a robust self- evaluation process.  The childminder places excellent emphasis on children's safety and well-being. Potential risks in the home and garden are identified and minimised and children learn about

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This provision is outstanding

their own safety through consistent routines, discussions and activities.

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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

 sharpen the already excellent opportunities for children to develop their understanding of technology by enhancing the variety of resources available, for example, through the use of remote-controlled toys.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities taking place in the home.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises and garden used for childminding.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents, and spoke to a parent present during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's observation and assessment records, the register of attendance and children's records.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all members of the household, the childminder's qualifications and her written self-evaluation.

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who attend. This is outstanding

Children are enthralled by the play opportunities and experiences provided. They are fully engaged and the childminder successfully captures their interest as activities and resources encourage their natural curiosity to learn. The childminder is motivated and enthusiastic and her interaction with children is outstanding. The views of parents are actively sought and the information they provide is used to plan an inspiring variety of activities. Children's love of books is embraced. They thoroughly enjoy visiting the library to choose new books, as well as becoming familiar with their local community. The childminder is animated as she reads to the children, harnessing their interest as they join in with familiar text and rhymes. Children's language and communication skills are supported excellently. They excitedly record their own voices and giggle as they listen to themselves, while learning to share and take turns with these favourite resources. These

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who attend. This is outstanding

opportunities and experiences prepare children superbly in readiness for the move to school.

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outstanding

Children settle well into the childminder's care because it is a gradual process where the children familiarise themselves with the environment and the daily routines. This gives excellent support to the transition from home to the childminder's home. Children enhance their independence skills as they confidently select the resources they wish to play with and follow their interests. Children's health is promoted excellently. The childminder works cohesively with parents to ensure children enjoy healthy foods. Children enjoy sitting together at meal times and are supported to develop the skills needed to feed themselves. They benefit greatly from the fresh air and exercise they have each day in the garden and in the local community. They enjoy learning about the living world and plant and tend various seeds and bulbs and watch how they grow. The childminder superbly supports children's emotional needs. She prepares them for new changes, such as starting school,

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outstanding

which makes the transition as relaxed and happy as possible.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder strives to enhance her already exceptional service. She provides opportunities for children and they flourish and maintain the highest level of achievement. She prepares a superb educational programme for all children. The childminder uses her outstanding knowledge of how children learn to effectively monitor their progress and ensure their next steps and any gaps in learning are identified and effectively supported. The childminder's accurate self-evaluation has helped her to recognise that children's understanding of technology can be enhanced even further through the introduction of remote-controlled toys and equipment. The well-qualified childminder actively seeks training, applying what she has learnt and changing her practice as necessary. Recent training relating to behaviour has enabled her to identify ways children learn and how she can adapt resources and opportunities to enhance their learning even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY406699 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 850765 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 28 September 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in St.Ives, Cambridgeshire. The childminder operates all year round from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder provides funded education for three- and four-year-old children. She holds an early years 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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