Childminder in Cambridgeshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 August 2015 19 July 2011

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Outstanding 1 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

 Children make excellent progress. The childminder uses her comprehensive knowledge of the children to plan a rich, exciting variety of experiences. These inspire and motivate children and prepare them extremely well for the move on to school.  Children become confident, independent young people through the praise, encouragement and reassurance they receive from the childminder. She continually involves the children in making decisions and is adept at following children's developing interests.  The childminder embraces the diverse backgrounds of the children she cares for. She is proactive in encouraging their language skills and works with the parents, building her own knowledge of their key words to aid communication. For example, she involves children and parents in developing their own dictionary of words.  The childminder has an excellent understanding of safeguarding children and keeping them safe. Children learn how to keep themselves safe at all times and become aware

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This provision is outstanding

of their own safety when near the road.  Children benefit from plenty of fresh air and exercise and are encouraged to choose when they wish to play outdoors. The garden offers a wide variety of physical experiences that encourage children to be active.  The childminder develops exceptional partnerships with parents and other early years providers. Effective communication helps her to accurately identify and meet the care and learning needs of the children so they make the best possible progress.  The childminder strives to continually develop this already exceptional service. She actively seeks the views of parents about the service she provides and ensures children gain the most from all experiences through her observations of their play. She shares her excellent practice with others and is highly motivated to continually improve.

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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 further the already excellent opportunities for children to explore and learn about their own, and other people's families.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities taking place in the kitchen and garden.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspection viewed the areas of the premises and garden used for childminding.  The inspector took account of the written views of the parents.  The inspector looked at the children's observation and assessments 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 self-evaluation and improvement plan.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder and parents work cohesively to continually support their child's learning, which enables them to make the best possible progress and reach their full potential. The childminder effectively observes, assesses and plans for children's future learning. Children are helped by the childminder to be independent learners. They build their confidence as they safely explore their environment and extend their learning indoors and outdoors. Children use language exceedingly well. The childminder asks questions that encourage them to think about their response and gives them time to consolidate their thoughts before answering. Children develop their physical skills as they use cutters and moulds to make play spaghetti with dough and add boggly eyes and body parts to their models of their parents they have made. They giggle excitedly as they chase the bubbles they have blown. They enjoy building sandcastles in the sand tray using spoons, rakes and spades to

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who attend. This is outstanding

scoop the sand and fill their buckets. Children show great delight as they look at the photographs of themselves involved in activities. The childminder is looking to introduce more pictures of families and special people in children's lives to extend their understanding of the differences within families.

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outstanding

The childminder has an excellent rapport with children, providing a welcoming relaxed environment where children flourish. She works closely with other childminders to encourage children to develop new friendships and to play well together. Children are supported extremely well as they learn to manage their feelings and behaviour, share and take turns in play. Children learn to be confident and become independent in the daily routines and have ample opportunities to be active. They thoroughly enjoy playing in the garden and visiting local parks. They develop an understanding of wildlife they see during their walks and enjoy exploring their community and visiting the river to feed the ducks. The childminder seizes these opportunities to reinforce the need for safety near the water, animals and when crossing the road.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of the learning and development requirements and effectively incorporates new ideas into her practice. The childminder seeks training to continually enhance her knowledge and shares her skills with other childminders during training and at groups she attends. She explores different approaches to ensure children maintain the highest levels of achievement. Parents express great delight in the care provided and the excellent learning opportunities their children enjoy. The childminder is fully aware of her role in protecting children from abuse and neglect. Her home is safe and secure and children learn about risk and their own safety when out and about. The views of parents alongside the involvement of children in activities enable the service to be effectively monitored and enhanced.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY229655 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 848245 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 July 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002. She lives in Fen Ditton, in Cambridgeshire. The childminder operates all year round from 8am until 5.30pm, Tuesday to Friday, 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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