Childminder in Cambridgeshire

Inspection date 8 November 2018 Previous inspection date 26 January 2015

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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 childminder's enthusiasm and dedication to her role are second to none. She has high expectations of what children can achieve and works tirelessly to find ways to inspire and motivate their learning. Children make swift and exceptional progress from their starting points. n The childminder demonstrates an excellent standard of teaching that is worthy of dissemination to others. She is highly skilled in her interventions with children and consequently their learning is enhanced at every opportunity. Activities are inspirational and children are continuously busy and engaged in purposeful pastimes. n The childminder understands the importance of children feeling safe and secure in her care. Settling-in procedures are excellent and meet the individual needs of children exceptionally well. Children form strong emotional bonds with the childminder and, due to her diligence, settle quickly in her care.

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The provision is outstanding

n The childminder recognises the importance of continually reflecting on her practice to ensure children benefit from the very best care and learning experiences. She consults with parents regularly and makes swift adjustments to her service to meet the needs of all children in her care. n Children particularly enjoy being outside and benefit from the childminder's expertise in supporting learning in this environment. They show great excitement as they find small creatures, such as worms and millipedes hiding under logs. Children learn about their natural environment from these first-hand experiences and how to respect the living creatures they encounter.

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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 implement exciting plans to develop further the innovative strategies that help children strengthen their excellent communication skills.

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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 and children during the inspection. n The inspector jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. 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

The childminder has an excellent knowledge of child protection matters and the signs that indicate a child is potentially at risk of harm. She ensures children are safe in her home and when visiting the local community. The childminder teaches children about road safety and how to recognise possible risks, such as slippery surfaces underfoot. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder prioritises opportunities to improve her already outstanding practice even further. She attends training regularly and has been greatly inspired to find ways to promote children's communication skills to an even higher level. Excellent partnership working is embedded in practice and means that children's individual needs are addressed quickly and effectively.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Children are highly motivated learners who are keen to demonstrate what they know and can do. They enthusiastically take part in activities and are keen to try things for themselves. For example, children experiment with a range of scoops and spoons to gather ingredients to make their pretend cakes. Children have an excellent knowledge of mathematics according to their age and stage of development. They confidently name different shapes as they play and accurately identify the number of biscuits remaining on their plates at snack time. Children thoroughly enjoy reading and happily settle down to look at books independently. Children learning English as an additional language have opportunities to develop their home languages as they play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children thrive in the childminder's warm and welcoming home. They delight in plenty of cuddles when needed and equally are learning to be independent in their explorations. The childminder has an in-depth knowledge of each child's background and forms strong partnerships with parents from the start. Parents express their high praise for the childminder and appreciate the outstanding strategies she has to keep them informed about children's progress. Parents are inspired to try activities at home with their children or replicate the visits to enhance children's experiences even further. Children's good health is promoted at every opportunity and they learn to be independent in their self-care according to their stage of development.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are exceptionally well cared for and enjoy playing and learning with the childminder. They relish the excellent activities available to them and make outstanding progress from their starting points. Children are confident and happy individuals who never tire of the stimulating experiences available to them. They play well together and know the daily routines. Children are extremely well prepared for their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY347763 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10070114 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 26 January 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire. She operates all year round, from 7.45am to 6pm from Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder 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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