Childminder EY467235

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 October 2017 23 January 2014

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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 works in excellent collaboration with her co-childminder to provide outstanding early learning opportunities for all children. She offers a welcoming, child friendly environment where children thrive and feel quite at home.  The childminder demonstrates highly effective teaching skills. She plans activities that capture children's interests, and supports their individual learning to the highest degree. Children are becoming independent learners who are confident to explore and investigate things that inspire them. As a result, they make outstanding progress from their starting points.  The childminder analyses her observations and assessments of children's progress exceptionally well. Consequently, children's next steps in learning are planned meticulously to ensure all children make the best progress possible.  The childminder is passionate about her role and continually strives to improve her

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This provision is outstanding

service and outcomes for children. Every aspect of her provision is scrutinised and frequent changes are made to reflect the evolving needs of the children attending.  Partnerships with parents are exceptional. The childminder shares detailed information about children's progress and offers guidance on how best to support learning at home. Parents offer the highest of praise for the children's knowledge and skill in providing children have the very best care and learning experiences.

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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 excellent outdoor provision to further support children who prefer learning in this environment.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children during the inspection.  The inspector jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through discussions and written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The highly skilled and experienced childminder, continuously seeks ways to extend her knowledge about children's care and development. She carefully selects training opportunities according to the needs of children and this has a great impact on their eventual outcomes. For example, children's communication development benefits from her recent training and improved expertise in this area. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a robust knowledge of current child protection legislation and how to identify those children at risk of harm. She carries out stringent risk assessment to ensure children are safe in her care. Children learn from her excellent practice and as a result, they too understand how to keep themselves safe. Links with other providers and outside professionals are strong and promote a coordinated approach to children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Children are enthusiastic and highly motivated learners. They demonstrate great maturity as they take part in adult-led activities and concentrate exceptionally well on their tasks. For example, children cannot wait to investigate autumn vegetables, such as squash. They talk about the different textures and colours, and make predictions about what is inside. Children use tools confidently as they help to cut into the vegetables and make decisions about the best tool to scoop out the seeds. Children's growing vocabulary is enhanced to the highest levels as the childminder carefully uses different words in her comments and questions. Children respond swiftly and soon begin to use terms, such as 'slippery' and 'bumpy', in their discussions.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children are exceptionally happy and secure in the care of the childminder. They appreciate the warm, child-centred home and the high-quality toys and resources available to them. Children especially enjoy being outdoors, where the childminder offers even more stimulating experiences to suit children of all ages. That said, the childminder is intends to develop this area even further to benefit all children who prefer this environment. Children behave exceptionally well and show great kindness and consideration for their friends. The childminder promotes healthy foods at every opportunity and therefore, from an early age children relish their nutritious and wholesome snacks and meals.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are independent and demonstrate an excellent attitude to learning. They listen carefully to instructions and follow daily routines with confidence. Children like nothing better than snuggling up with the childminder to read a book. They communicate well and have formed strong bonds with the childminder and their friends alike. Children are prepared exceptionally well for their next stage in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY467235 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 1114012 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 January 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Soham, Cambridgeshire. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She operates all year round from 7.30am 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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