Childminder in Cambridgeshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 November 2015 9 May 2011

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The close partnerships with parents are key elements in helping the childminder to meet children's needs exceptionally well. There is excellent communication at all levels. Parents are extremely positive about the quality of the care and learning provided.  The childminder is highly experienced and has enthusiasm and drive. She knows the children very well and provides a wealth of diverse learning experiences. Children are motivated and eager to learn.  The childminder is skilled at supporting disabled children and those with special educational needs. She works closely with parents and other professionals to help children to achieve the best outcomes possible.  The childminder has created a stimulating environment where children flourish. Interesting objects attract children's attention and develop their curiosity. Displays of words, pictures and numbers create a rich environment and support children's

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This provision is outstanding

individual interests.  Children have excellent opportunities to learn about their own community. They take part in fundraising for charity, visit shops, the library and local parks.  The childminder is particularly adept at supporting children's speaking and listening skills. She engages them in purposeful conversation and encourages their spoken responses. She skilfully uses stories, songs and rhymes to help in developing their knowledge of language and rhythm.

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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 enhance the outdoor space to provide children who prefer to be outside with superb opportunities to have enjoyable experiences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed and discussed the activities with the childminder to assess the learning outcomes for children. Children's learning records were looked at.  The inspector looked at the childminder's home and the resources available to the children.  A range of documentation was examined, including evidence of suitability checks, the childminder's training and some policies and procedures.  The views of parents were taken into account through parent surveys and testimonials obtained by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder is highly experienced and well qualified. She actively seeks out many opportunities to enhance her already extensive knowledge of childcare practice. Feedback from parents, children, fellow childminders and other professionals is gathered to help her to identify areas for development. The childminder also identifies areas for improvement through her rigorous self-evaluation. She is keen to extend the outdoor provision to enhance children's learning experiences, especially those children who prefer to be active outdoors. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder attends child protection training frequently. She has an excellent understanding of how to record and report any concerns about children in her care. Rigorous risk assessments of the home and outings help to keep children very safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder makes the most of every opportunity to extend children's learning. She provides many examples of written words and numbers around the home. Resources are plentiful and imaginatively arranged to give children maximum choices. Activities are carefully tailored for children's individual interests. Toy dinosaurs are skilfully incorporated into a counting and sorting activity to extend children's interest in numbers. Children show a high level of understanding as they name and sort the dinosaurs. The childminder makes ongoing, precise assessments of children's development. She is adept at recognising any signs of delay and quickly involves parents to address concerns effectively.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children form excellent attachments to the childminder and play confidently in her care. The childminder shows how she values children's company and is kind and supportive. She teaches children about good behaviour and has high expectations that they follow her simple rules. Children play sharing games together and meet with other children to establish their social skills, ready for school. The childminder teaches children to care for living things, for example, they feed the pet rabbits. Children watch caterpillars turn into butterflies and observe the changing seasons. They have daily opportunities to play energetically at parks and play areas as they learn about healthy living and being active. The childminder has established close links with other settings and school so that children are well supported as they move on.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children develop exceptional communication skills in the childminder's word-rich environment. They make excellent progress and are well prepared for their next learning environment, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY352561 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 863365 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in St. Ives, Cambridgeshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides early education funding for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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