Childminder in Cambridgeshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 June 2015 13 August 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 plans opportunities for the children that strongly focus on developing excellent communication and language skills. As a result, they become very competent communicators. These skills enable children to prepare extremely well for their later move on to school.  The children develop exceptionally positive attitudes to learning as they access the varied and exciting multi-sensory environments. These are carefully planned by the well-qualified and experienced childminder, who takes the time to learn about the individual interests of each child.  The childminder is highly sensitive and superbly skilled in helping the children to form secure emotional attachments. As a consequence, the children quickly gain confidence, developing their personal independence and self-help skills exceptionally well.  The children's behaviour is exemplary as a result of the childminder's excellent interaction and supervision. Children are extremely confident and show high levels of

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This provision is outstanding

self-esteem which impacts positively on their well-being.  The childminder comprehensively identifies and successfully minimises potential hazards in her home, garden and on proposed outings. She is meticulous in monitoring and implementing her knowledge of safeguarding and child protection to improve her practice and protect the children from harm.  The childminder uses a wide range of very effective approaches to engage children's parents and staff from the other settings they attend. As a consequence, information is regularly shared about the excellent progress achieved by each child. This clearly helps their family to build further on their learning at home and provides continuity of learning when attending pre-school.

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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 further the very good teaching and cultural learning opportunities children enjoy as they explore expressive arts from around the world, introducing them to creative adults within the local community, such as artists, dancers, storytellers and musicians.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed general play and the snack and lunchtime routines.  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 persons currently in the household, and a range of other documentation. Safeguarding and first-aid 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 childminder's self-evaluation documentation.

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who attend. This is outstanding

Excellent information sharing with parents enables the childminder to learn about their children's skills and knowledge. This enables her to make accurate assessments of children's starting points and developing interests. As a result, she can plan precisely for their individual learning needs. The childminder continually monitors progress to ensure children receive a balanced range of high-quality learning opportunities. The childminder is extremely good at identifying where children need additional support and taking immediate action to rapidly close gaps. Children's development in communication, literacy and mathematics is consistently and imaginatively promoted through purposeful and exciting play. For example, they enjoy talking about the natural world as they count out and plant runner beans. They increase their observational skills, as they watch the beans grow over time, helped by the water they provide and the sunshine. Children's learning is

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who attend. This is outstanding

extended exceptionally well by the childminder throughout the day. This includes making the most of everyday opportunities, such as searching for numbers or letters while on outings. Children enjoy a wealth of experiences as they develop their understanding of cultures and customs from around the world. The childminder knows that there is scope to heighten these learning opportunities even further, by extending exploration of local art and meeting creative people within their local community.

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outstanding

The childminder plans experiences which focus strongly on children developing their physical skills. As a consequence, they enjoy a very wide range of interesting activities, which enable them to competently increase their coordination and spatial awareness. For example, children chase bubbles in the garden, carefully avoiding each other. They use large equipment at the park and are energetic as they join in events, such as organised walks for charity. The childminder prepares menus which reflect the individual dietary needs of the children. They enjoy nutritious home-cooked meals and snacks. Discussions during meals enable the childminder to extend children's understanding about the importance of eating healthily. Especially good attention is paid to the layout of the setting and provision of child-height storage. This undoubtedly provides children with the freedom to enjoy making their own selections.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder is very successful in developing and maintaining the highest levels of achievement for all the children in her setting. This is accomplished through thorough monitoring of all her records and the excellent attention to her own professional development. As a result, the children enjoy new and varied learning opportunities. These are provided by a childminder who is constantly improving her already first-rate understanding and practice. The opinions of children and their families are taken into serious consideration as the childminder evaluates her service. This enables her to continually improve the care she offers to families to a very high standard.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY298170 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 861643 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 15

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 13 August 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Histon. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has completed a relevant level 3 qualification.

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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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