Childminder in Cambridgeshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 August 2015 30 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

 Children engage in an excellent variety of play opportunities and experiences that excite, interest and stimulate their natural curiosity to learn. The childminder uses her excellent understanding of children's individual needs, learning styles and interests to plan experiences that continually challenge and compound children's learning.  Excellent relationships develop between the childminder, children and parents. Gradual settling in routines and superb communication ensures the transition from home into the childminder's care is relaxed and children feel secure.  The childminder completes detailed observations of the children involved in a wide variety of interesting and exciting activities. Children progress extremely well as the childminder identifies the next steps in their learning and plans effectively for their individual needs.  Parents are provided with excellent information about their child's day and learning.

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This provision is outstanding

Comprehensive written policies and procedures that reflect the childminder's ethos of care are provided for parents. This enables them to become fully aware of the childminder's high standards of care.  The childminder has an excellent understanding of her responsibility with regard to protecting children from abuse and neglect. She is secure of the procedures to follow should she have a concern and robust procedures ensure the environment is safe and secure at all times.  Children's emotional well-being is nurtured as the childminder supports their transition to school. The wide-ranging activities and experiences provided enable children to develop the essential skills needed to become confident, independent young people.

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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 further their understanding of the written word when in the outdoor learning environment.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities taking place in the playroom, lounge and hallway.  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.  The inspector observed children at play and evaluated activities with the childminder.

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who attend. This is outstanding

Children very much enjoy their learning and are fully engaged in activities that capture their imagination. They sustain high levels of concentration and perseverance. The childminder is highly motivated and focuses on the needs of individual children. Excellent interaction enhances children's learning and development. Children re-enact known experiences and are animated and play excellently together with the superstore they have made. Labels and signs reflect the name of their store and they delight in using the electronic till with microphone to announce that the store is open. They scan foods and become familiar with coins and paper money as they pay for their goods. Children actively involve the childminder in their play. She encourages children to identify the different foods available and talks about the foods they are less familiar with. Children incorporate foods they have made with dough. Using cutters and rollers to shape sculpt and mould the

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who attend. This is outstanding

dough which adds another dimension to their play. These activities inspire children to embrace new experiences and prepare them well for the challenges of their next learning environment.

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outstanding

Children flourish in this relaxed environment. Exceptional relationships blossom as time is spent introducing children into her home and becoming familiar with their needs and routines. Children develop into confident, independent individuals through the praise, encouragement and opportunities afforded them. They become competent in their own personal care and in the daily routines. Children enjoy sitting together at mealtimes and young children are supported well to develop the skills needed to feed themselves. The garden is a delightful extension of the indoor environment, both of which provide a multitude of learning opportunities. Children delight in learning about wildlife outdoors, playing with the various tubes and funnels attached to the fence which they pour water into and watch how it moves. The childminder is looking to enhance her outdoor learning environment even more by using labels and signs to reinforce children's recognition of

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provision is outstanding

The childminder is well qualified and inspirational in the pursuit of excellence. She strives to maintain the highest level of achievement for all children through a superb educational programme. Planning is monitored to ensure next steps in learning and any gaps are identified. The childminder's accurate self-evaluation takes into account of the views and opinions of the parents and the involvement of children in the varied activities and learning opportunities provided. The childminder embraces a wide range of training to enhance her knowledge and skills. Following recent training she has developed her practice to ensure she extends children's language and thought processes through the way she poses questions. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant and has effective procedures to monitor the assistant's practice.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY403604 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 850520 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 30 September 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010. She lives in Ely, near Cambridgeshire. The childminder operates all year round from 8am until 5pm, Monday to Thursday, except for family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant and 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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