Childminder in Cambridgeshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 August 2015 28 March 2011

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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 standard of teaching is outstanding. The childminder shows great sensitivity as he plays alongside children and intervenes appropriately to extend their learning, encouraging them further in their investigations. Consequently, children are enthusiastic learners who are able to concentrate well on their chosen activities.  The childminder has a wealth of knowledge about children in his care. His observations of children contribute well to the excellent planning for children's next steps in learning. This is especially effective as he prepares children for school according to their individual needs and in ways that captures their interests.  Children enjoy their time with the childminder. They benefit from a homely, yet highly stimulating environment where they are free to explore both inside and out. Toys and resources are of excellent quality and well presented to encourage children to make

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This provision is outstanding

independent choices about their play.  The childminder is diligent about children's safety. He assesses risks children may face and takes appropriate action to protect them as they play. Children show they have learnt from his excellent examples as they take precautions when playing outside in hot weather and are mindful of water spillages.  The childminder has an excellent knowledge of local safeguarding procedures and his responsibilities for children. He has robust procedures to report concerns and readily shares information with other professionals should the need arise.  Self-evaluation is central to the childminder's practice. Together with his co-childminder, he constantly reviews his practice and the provision they offer to families. Action plans are robust and ever changing to ensure children benefit from the very best care and learning opportunities.

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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 build on the already excellent links with other providers and schools to coordinate children's learning in both settings to an even higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home and garden.  The inspector spoke with children and the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector and childminder discussed the teaching and children's learning for a particular activity.  The inspector took the views of parents into account.  The inspector looked at children's learning journals and tracking, evidence of background checks and a range of other documentation.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder has an outstanding knowledge of how children learn and how he can enhance their experiences as they play together. For example, children use a wide range of resources to investigate shapes and, due to the childminder's sensitive interventions, learn the correct names and properties of each one. Children's hand-to-eye coordination is further supported as they handle and manipulate the toys successfully. Children communicate well and are confident to express themselves freely. Those learning English as an additional language are understood well by the childminder who makes excellent efforts to learn different words in children's home languages. As children play, the childminder repeats simple words to describe children's actions which effectively promotes their developing vocabulary. Overal, children thoroughly enjoy spending time with the childminder where they are developing an excellent enthusiasm for learning that will

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outstanding

Children settle extremely well at the childminder's home. They learn new routines quickly and according to their ages, are encouraged to be independent in their choice of activities and self-help skills. Children benefit from plenty of fresh air and exercise as they play in the garden and enjoy suitably nutritious snacks provided by the childminder. Mealtimes provide the opportunity for children and the co-childminders to eat together and generally enjoy each other's company during this important routine. Children behave well and demonstrate good manners because the childminder offers gentle and timely reminders of what is, and what is not acceptable.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder has an outstanding knowledge of his responsibilities for children's learning and welfare. Together with his co-childminder, he monitors children's progress effectively and is able to identify where children need further support to enhance their development. Partnerships with parents are excellent as are links with other providers and professionals. Nevertheless, the childminder is inspired to improve links with local schools even further and ensure children start school with the highest level of ability possible according to their individual needs. The childminder undertakes various activities to ensure his practice is current and teaching is of the highest level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY254985 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 860401 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 28 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in March, Cambridgeshire. He operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with his wife, who is also a registered childminder. The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language.

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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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