Childminder in Cambridgeshire

Inspection date 5 November 2018 Previous inspection date 9 April 2014

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 highly qualified childminder is exceptionally committed to her role. She is passionate about providing a safe and high-quality service to children and their families. The childminder makes use of all training available to her to further enhance and inform her excellent teaching practice. n The childminder has very high expectations of what all children can achieve. She focuses on fulfilling the needs of every child. The childminder is exceedingly effective in enabling children to make rapid progress in their learning and development, in readiness for school. n Children are exceptionally happy and settled in the childminder's care. They form very close relationships with her and demonstrate that they feel very safe and secure. This supports their confidence and emotional well-being superbly. n Teaching is consistently of a very high quality. The childminder has an expert knowledge of how children learn best through play and first-hand experiences. She

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The provision is outstanding

ensures that activities provide optimum challenge for all children. n The childminder gathers a wealth of information from parents when children first start at her setting. She keeps a very effective flow of information with parents and encourages them to continue to share what they know about their child. Parents hold the childminder in very high regard. They are very complimentary about the quality of care and education their children receive.

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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 explore further excellent strategies to continue to involve all parents in their child's learning and development.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation and children's records and discussed the childminder's policies and procedures. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and those living on the premises. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is confident and knowledgeable about her responsibility to keep children safe and protect them from harm. She is fully alert to the possible signs of abuse and neglect, and understands the wider issues surrounding child protection. The childminder meticulously monitors all aspects of her provision, leading to exceptional practice and continuous improvement. She welcomes the views of parents and values the opportunity to share information with others. The childminder regularly engages with other childminders to keep up to date with changes and share excellent practice and new ideas. She has highlighted that there is scope to explore even more ways, to involve all parents actively in their child's learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder gets to know the children extremely well. She observes children as they play and tracks their progress regularly, enabling the childminder to monitor accurately the superb progress they make. The childminder plans fun and engaging activities that enthuse children to learn through play. For example, children eagerly identify different shapes and help to create shape 'planets'. They show high levels of involvement as they sort a wide variety of objects into the shape groups. The childminder demonstrates skilful use of vocabulary and uses questions to develop and extend children's understanding, listening and speaking skills. She models and builds on language extremely well so that children are confident communicators. Children of all ages are active and show high levels of motivation. Babies natural curiosity and exploratory instincts are extremely well fostered.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is very caring and extremely responsive to children's individual needs. Children develop high rates of confidence and self-esteem. They are eager to take on small tasks and gain a sense of responsibility. The childminder provides positive praise as she recognises children's achievements. She encourages children to be polite and use good manners. Children learn to share and take turns, and value each other's differences. They develop their self-care skills and follow excellent hygiene routines. Children enjoy sociable meals. They have opportunities to take manageable risks and learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, as they swing on and climb the apple tree in the childminder's garden. The childminder closely supervises children at all times. She plans trips to places in the community so that children can discover and learn about the world around them. For example, they regularly visit a local residential care home.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make substantial and sustained progress throughout their time with the childminder. They develop excellent attitudes to learning. Children gain the skills they need for their future learning and eventual move on to school. They have many opportunities to learn shapes, letters and count. Children enjoy books and listen to stories with interest. They have many opportunities to develop their early writing skills. Children develop excellent social skills and become independent from a young age, for example, they collect their shoes from the hall before going outside.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY467026 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10068849 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 0 - 13 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 9 April 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in St. Neots, Cambridgeshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status. She provides funded early education 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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Registers

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