Childminder EY400679

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 April 2016 8 June 2010

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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

 Children flourish in the care of this dedicated childminder. She provides highly stimulating activities. The quality of teaching is outstanding. Children are extremely motivated, eager to learn and are making excellent progress in readiness for school.  The qualified and experienced childminder is highly responsive to children. She has high expectations of what they can do and continually extends their knowledge and thinking. She provides a wealth of interesting and exceptionally stimulating activities, both in and out of the home.  Excellent partnerships with parents ensure that they are well informed about, and supported with, their children's ongoing learning and well-being.  The childminder places a high priority on children's emotional well-being. She has developed extremely caring and respectful relationships with the children in her care. Behaviour is exemplary. Children are polite and friendly and are learning to take turns

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This provision is outstanding

and share. Their emerging independence is expertly supported.  The childminder's knowledge of the children in her care is excellent. She is aware of any areas where they may be at risk of falling behind in their development and responds quickly to ensure this does not happen. There is a strong cycle of observation, assessment and planning, ensuring that the childminder precisely supports children's next steps in learning.  The childminder demonstrates an uncompromising drive to ensure she provides the very best for all children in her care. She continually evaluates her provision, taking account of the views of parents and children. She is highly effective in identifying areas to develop and 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

 continue to review and analyse the impact of planned training on children's outcomes, in order to ensure the ongoing delivery of outstanding provision and exemplary support for children's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed children at play and evaluated activities with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's observations and assessment records, evidence of the suitability of household members and a range of other documentation, including safeguarding procedures and risk assessments.  The inspector talked with the childminder about how she evaluates and improves her service.  The inspector took into account the views of parents through written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

Ongoing professional development is highly valued and targeted to meet the needs of children. The childminder analyses her training needs and is interested in the psychology of how children learn. She is keen to further extend her understanding of why child behave in certain ways or show specific fascinations. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder's knowledge of safeguarding procedures is excellent. She is extremely confident about who she should report any concerns to and knows where to access further support and guidance. She places a high priority on children's safety, both at home and when on outings. She does this while allowing age-appropriate opportunities for risk and challenge. Parents speak very highly of the childminder, praising the fantastic environment. Highly effective monitoring ensures children's excellent progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Children are cared for in an environment that actively supports their learning and development to the utmost degree. Opportunities for early writing are freely accessible. Children's physical development is challenged through fun activities, while plentiful outings support their understanding of nature. Children regularly return to resources and games, allowing them to build on their previous learning. The childminder instinctively joins in with children's play, skilfully weaving in meaningful opportunities for learning. Children's interests and levels of development are extremely well understood. The childminder uses this knowledge and her astute assessments to plan and adapt learning opportunities that fully engage and motivate them. She makes highly effective use of technology to help all parents be actively involved in their children's learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children have very strong relationships with the childminder and enjoy her cuddles, praise and consistent reassurance. Highly effective settling-in arrangements support children's well-being from the start. The childminder gathers extremely detailed information from parents, enabling her to meet children's emotional needs. She places a high priority on developing children's confidence and social skills. All children show high levels of respect and care for each other and the resources. The childminder helps children's emerging independence expertly. She has very high expectations of their abilities, encouraging them to try things for themselves. Children are expertly and sensitively supported as they learn to manage their self-care needs. The childminder teaches children about the benefits of eating healthily and supports them to make healthy food choices. Children have excellent opportunities to be physically active, both in the well-resourced garden and during the

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children acquire excellent skills and attitudes to support the next stage in their education. They are fully immersed in their learning, developing confidence in their own abilities and an enthusiasm for learning. Children demonstrate well-developed social skills and are polite and well mannered. Children are making excellent progress and are very well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY400679 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 860188 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Manea, near March. She operates all year round from 7am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank holidays. She offers occasional overnight care. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She holds an appropriate 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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