Childminder EY490739

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 September 2017 Not applicable

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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 childminder is extremely passionate and demonstrates an uncompromising drive to provide the best for the children and families she works with. Children flourish in her care. She provides a wide range of highly stimulating activities and has very high expectations for what children can achieve.  The childminder makes excellent use of home visits to understand the needs of children and their wider family. She is highly skilled in understanding and supporting children's emotional needs. Children's behaviour shows they feel exceedingly secure in her care.  The childminder is fully aware of each child as an individual with different learning needs. She has a strong cycle of observation, assessment and planning, ensuring she precisely supports children's next steps in learning, based on a comprehensive understanding of each child.  The childminder continually evaluates her provision, taking account of the views of

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This provision is outstanding

parents and children. Parents are extremely complimentary about the childminder. They particularly value her flexibility and communication around their children's development, and comment on how their children become 'one of the family'.  Excellent partnerships with parents and other childcare providers are in place. The childminder makes first-rate use of these links to ensure a consistent and highly supportive approach to children's future development.

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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 analyse the impact of planned training on children's outcomes and to review the exemplary support for children's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder 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 accident records.  The inspector took into account the views of parents through written feedback.  The inspector talked with the childminder about how she evaluates and improves her service.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder's knowledge of safeguarding procedures is excellent. She is extremely confident about whom she should report any concerns to and knows where to access further support and guidance. The childminder places a high priority on children's safety, both at home and when out and about. She does this while allowing age-appropriate opportunities for risk and challenge. The childminder is highly effective in identifying areas to improve, in response to the needs of children in her care. Ongoing professional growth is highly valued and the childminder is keen to continue to extend her understanding of how children learn.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder instinctively joins in with children's play, adeptly weaving-in meaningful opportunities for learning. Children's language development is expertly supported. The childminder superbly narrates the play of younger children, highlighting key words and responding positively to their emerging language. Songs are woven throughout all activities. Early mathematical learning is adeptly supported through play. As songs are sung, props are used expertly to bring to life counting backwards. As children look at photographs of the childminder's puppy, she helps them to notice how he is getting bigger. The childminder has a highly collaborative approach to supporting children's learning, particularly where they may be at risk of falling behind.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children quickly build very secure attachments to the childminder and regularly climb onto her lap for reassurance or a re-energising cuddle. The childminder is highly respectful of children and always checks with them before carrying out any care routines. She links exceptionally well with the local school and pre-school to ensure she is consistent with support for behaviour management. The childminder provides an excellent environment for children to learn about, and value, other cultures. Children's emerging independence is expertly supported and the childminder provides ample time and space for them to achieve things on their own. Before sitting on a bicycle, even the very youngest child is supported to dry the seat so they don't get wet.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are busy and active learners and regularly repeat activities, consolidating their learning. As they throw balls, they learn to take turns and are developing physically. As they look at photographs of their family, children start to learn the words for different family members and show delight when they recognise themselves. While stacking cups, children start to understand how to balance objects and the importance of fitting them together. Children are making excellent progress and learning the skills needed in readiness for the next stage of their learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY490739 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 1020964 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Upper Cambourne, Cambridgeshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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Telephone number

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