Childminder EY500514

Inspection date 30 August 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Not applicable Effectiveness of leadership and management Outstanding 1 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Outstanding 1

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The provision is outstanding

n The childminder has embraced his new profession with enthusiasm. He works hard to learn and consolidate his teaching skills. He and his co-childminder constantly evaluate all aspects of their business to provide parents and children with the best possible service. n Children have many opportunities to explore their environment. The childminder positively encourages children to examine insects, dig enthusiastically in mud and find out what happens when shaving foam is mixed with paint. n Children thoroughly enjoy the childminder's care and attention. They demonstrate their enormous trust and affection as they involve him in their games. Children squeal with delight as he pretends to be the 'purple monster' and chases them around. n Children thrive in the nurturing and positive environment provided by the childminder. They demonstrate a strong sense of belonging and clearly feel safe and secure. n The childminder promotes children's growing language skills exceedingly well. He

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The provision is outstanding

builds their confidence as he listens attentively to their conversations. Children have many enjoyable opportunities to listen to stories and learn new words.

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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

n continue to seek out professional development opportunities that help to maintain the excellent quality of teaching and children's learning at the highest possible level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector looked at the areas of the home used by the children and the resources available to them. n The inspector observed the childminder carrying out a specific activity and discussed the quality of teaching and children's learning. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through discussion and written feedback. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including evidence of training, the suitability of household members and children's records.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder attends regular child protection training. He understands the possible signs of child abuse and is very clear about the procedures to follow if there are concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder provides children with an exceptionally safe environment. For example, visitors are monitored by closed circuit cameras before being admitted. Children's development is very closely monitored. The childminder and his co-childminder meet frequently to discuss children's progress and plan precisely for the next steps in their learning. He is keen to extend his already extensive teaching skills through further training, such as acquiring a childcare qualification. The childminder has established excellent two-way partnerships with parents. He shares comprehensive written policies and procedures with them to help to ensure they have a good understanding of the

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

provision. Parents have a high opinion of the childminder and particularly appreciate the warm relationships he develops with their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder supports children's current interests very well. He makes sure their favourite resources are readily available and incorporates them skilfully into the activities. For example, due to a child's recent fascination with dinosaurs, a variety of toy dinosaurs occupy the mud pile to encourage children to dig and find them. Children's opportunities for independent learning are promoted very well by the excellent organisation of the play equipment. Resources are plentiful and easily accessible. The childminder skilfully questions children and encourages them to express their own ideas. As children add paint to shaving foam, he asks them to speculate about what might happen when the colours merge with the foam. He listen attentively to their ideas and responds with positive, warm comments that boost their self-esteem.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children clearly enjoy the childminder's company and welcome his involvement in their games. The childminder works closely with parents when children first start to build a comprehensive understanding of their needs and interests. He and his co-childminder know the children exceptionally well and build strong, affectionate relationships with them. The childminder does his utmost to encourage children's independence. He enables them to make choices about their activities and carry out practical tasks, such as preparing their snacks, which they do with skill. Children show enormous confidence as, for example, they negotiate play equipment at the park.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children develop the skills they need to an exceptional degree. They are extremely well- prepared for the next stage of their learning, including, eventually, school. Children have an enthusiasm for learning. They have inquisitive natures and take time to examine the world around them. For example, they watch the path of a passing helicopter with interest and speculate about where it is going. Children behave very well and play harmoniously with their friends.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500514 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10067328 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Cambridge. He works in partnership with another childminder. The childminder operates Tuesday to Friday all year round from 8am to 6pm. He provides funded early education places for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Registers

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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