Childminder in Cambridgeshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 April 2016 12 September 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

 Children benefit from the childminder's excellent understanding of how they learn through rich and varied play opportunities. They have access to a wide range of highly stimulating toys and activities in the childminder's home, as well as frequent visits to the local area to explore and investigate things that interest them.  The childminder is exceptionally skilled at forming strong and trusting bonds with the children she cares for. She demonstrates a genuine enthusiasm for her work and provides a warm, nurturing environment where children are welcomed and soon feel quite at home. This contributes to the high level of confidence and motivation which children demonstrate as they play and learn.  Partnerships with other providers are highly effective. Information is shared diligently about children who attend both provisions and has a positive effect on their support and development. Equally, preparations for children's move to school are thorough and

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This provision is outstanding

support children exceptionally well at this time of change in their lives.  The childminder realises the importance of continually reflecting on her practice and her drive for improvement is uncompromising. She consults regularly with parents, children and childminding colleagues to inform her action plans to improve and evolve the already excellent service she provides to families.  The childminder's teaching skills are excellent. She knows how children learn and is highly skilled in promoting their development whether during a planned activity, a daily routine or children's freely chosen play. Children's outstanding progress is evident and recorded accurately in the astute observations she makes.  Parents are valued partners and well informed of children's progress and development. They appreciate the exciting visits and activities provided for their children and the impact this has on children's learning.

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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 professional development and evaluate the impact of proposed further studies on children's continual achievement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector discussed planned activities with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of household members.  The inspector read letters and questionnaire feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder has the highest regard for children's safety. She has stringent procedures in place to ensure her home is safe and takes rigorous precautions when visiting the local area. Children learn from her excellent practice and follow the well-understood rules to keep themselves safe. For example, children know the routine for leaving the house when preparing to take others to school. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is well trained and knowledgeable about the local procedures for reporting any child protection concerns she may identify. The childminder values opportunities to improve her professional development and makes excellent use of her learning to enhance children's experiences and well-being. She has high aspirations to improve children's outcomes in particular areas of learning and has plans to undertake further study.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Children are enthusiastic and keen to learn. They demonstrate an excellent level of concentration and persistence as they play and take great pride in their pictures, models and achievements. Children have a particular interest in jigsaws and take delight in working out how to complete their chosen puzzle independently. Equally, children help one another, communicating effectively to finish their task. The childminder's skilful interactions provide children with highly sensitive support as they play together. She promotes their thinking and, when appropriate, extends and enhances learning to a high level. Playful activities, such as making menus in readiness for their mealtime, give children the opportunity to make marks and draw their favourite foods. Text written by the childminder provides excellent opportunities for children to learn to recognise letters and know the sound they make. Children have opportunities to extend their learning

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

during exciting trips to the country park. They use natural resources, such as mud, to create artwork and are encouraged to be curious about the things they find.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children behave exceptionally well in the care of the childminder. She has excellent, age- appropriate strategies in place to help them understand the importance of sharing, taking turns and being kind to one another. Children welcome new friends readily and even those less familiar with the setting soon become part of the group. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles by providing plenty of physical exercise, such as dancing or outside activities. Meals and snacks are nutritious. Children feel at home and know the routines well. They know the importance of good personal hygiene, such as handwashing and make excellent efforts to put on their own coats and shoes.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children thrive and are prepared exceptionally well for their move to school. The excellent learning experiences provided by the childminder contribute well to children's swift developmental progress towards their early learning goals. Children demonstrate the confidence and independence needed for their future challenges along with an enthusiasm to learn.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY424177 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 852474 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 14

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 12 September 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Witchford, Cambridgeshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.15pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder 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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