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 childminder has an excellent rapport with children and they are made to feel very welcome in her family home. Suitable settling-in arrangements are agreed with families and help children to become familiar with new routines and friends. Consequently, children show a remarkable sense of security and confidence within a short time of starting.  Children benefit from excellent teaching. The childminder shows a genuine enthusiasm for her role and works tirelessly to find stimulating activities to help children learn. Children's rapid progress is assured and they have every opportunity to develop the skills needed for their future learning, including school.  The childminder's astute observations of children mean she is able to accurately assess their development and plan effectively for their next steps in learning. Her diligence in this area contributes significantly to children's excellent progress in their early years.

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder provides an exciting, high-quality environment where children take great delight in exploring independently. They especially enjoy being in the garden. Here they play in the natural environment and enhance their all-round development, including mathematical skills, creativity and knowledge of the world around them.  The childminder's pursuit for excellence is inspirational. She continually seeks ways to improve children's achievements, whether they are attending long term or for a shorter period of time. The opinions of parents and others are valued and contribute well to her action plans. Consequently, children benefit from outstanding opportunities and support at this important time in their lives.  The childminder's knowledge of safeguarding is robust. She is well trained and ensures all concerns are swiftly reported to the appropriate professionals should the need arise. Together with her co-childminder, she is vigilant about children's safety and according

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This provision is outstanding

to their ages, supports children to learn how to take suitable precautions as they play.

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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 find innovative ways to further encourage and inspire parents in their support for children's learning at home.

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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 the childminder discussed the teaching and children's learning for a particular activity.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.  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 quality of teaching and the learning environment the childminder provides for children are second to none. The childminder nurtures each child exceptionally well, supporting their developmental progress to the highest level. Through a wide range of well-planned activities, children learn about capacity and shape, how to count accurately and also begin to recognise numbers. The childminder's excellent support helps them to understand and use phrases, such as 'more than', as they play and generally develop the mathematical skills required for their future learning. Children express themselves creatively, practise early writing and show great curiosity as the childminder models writing for a purpose. Those learning English as an additional language join in group singing readily and appreciate the skilled use of props to support their developing vocabulary and understanding.

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outstanding

The childminder is highly skilled in developing strong bonds with children in her care. She ensures the environment is welcoming and that children feel at ease exploring the high- quality toys available to them. Children's good physical development is encouraged as they eat healthily and spend as much time as possible outside in the fresh air. Children behave exceptionally well because they are busy and active but when necessary, the childminder reminds children of how to behave. Independence is encouraged, both in self-help skills and in the choices children make as they play.

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provision is outstanding

The well-qualified childminder has the highest expectations for herself, her co-childminder and the children that attend her provision. She has an excellent understanding of her responsibilities and finds a number of ways to improve her own knowledge and practice effectively. Parents are complimentary about children's experiences and progress. Nevertheless, these excellent partnerships provide the childminder with opportunities to inspire parents' involvement with children's learning at home even further. Information sharing and partnerships with other providers are embedded in practice. This enables the childminder's outstanding monitoring of children's progress to be shared effectively and swiftly identifies those needing more support.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY255005 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 860402 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. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children and supports those who speak English as an additional language. The childminder works with her husband who is also a registered childminder.

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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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