Childminder in Cambridgeshire

Inspection date 14 August 2019 Previous inspection date 18 July 2014

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Outstanding 1 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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This provision is outstanding

n The childminder and his co-childminder are passionate about offering outstanding provision. He is extremely skilled at recognising children's interests and knowing when to offer support. He has a very calm and gentle manner. Children have lots of fun with him and benefit from his enthusiastic involvement in their play. n Children have access to an excellent range of high-quality toys and resources. These are stored very well in the large playroom, enabling children to make choices in their play. Children make superb progress in their learning. n The childminder has developed exceptionally strong partnerships with parents. He ensures they are kept up to date about their children's ongoing care and learning. Parents state that they are extremely happy with the progress their children make. They say that the childminders provide the most attentive and excellent care for their children. n The childminder promotes children's communication skills exceptionally well. He

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This provision is outstanding

consistently talks to the children about what they are doing during activities. He cleverly introduces new words to extend their vocabulary. For example, they discuss the differences between alligators and crocodiles. n Equality and diversity are supported well by the childminder. He is extremely effective in providing an inclusive environment for all children. He skilfully encourages children to value and respect each other's differences and celebrate each other's achievements. n The childminder's garden provides children with a wealth of excellent opportunities to learn outdoors and be physically active in the fresh air. They have extremely interesting, enjoyable days as they take part in a wide range of activities or go on outings. For example, they thoroughly enjoy seeing the animals at the farm and zoo.

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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 extend professional development plans and training to enhance the already high-quality teaching and maintain the excellent outcomes for children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector had a tour of the premises and viewed the areas used by the children. n The inspector observed the children interacting with the childminder. n The inspector discussed children's learning and development with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She 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 reading written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder is extremely motivated and driven to provide outstanding care and education for children. He works with his co-childminder, and together they form a highly effective team. They draw upon each other's strengths to provide children with a stimulating and exciting learning environment. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is vigilant about children's safety. He is very aware of the procedures to follow if he has concerns about a child's welfare. He continually risk assesses his home inside and outside. The childminder is well qualified and experienced. He intends to consistently seek further development and training opportunities to extend his excellent skills and knowledge. The childminder works very successfully with other settings children attend, such as school. He and his co-childminder share relevant information to promote superb continuity for children as they prepare to start school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Children thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder. His home is bright, welcoming and extremely well organised. This helps to support children to become highly confident and independent learners. High-quality observations and assessments enable the childminder to quickly identify and close any gaps in children's learning. He uses this information to plan exciting activities to support children's excellent progress. The childminder's amusing interactions during children's activities contribute to them being highly motivated and fully engaged in their play. Children develop highly impressive investigative skills. For example, they excitedly go round the room with a magnet, touching items to see which ones will stick to it. Younger children explore how toys work by pressing buttons and turning knobs. Children enjoy listening to stories. This helps them to develop superb early literacy skills and an appreciation of books.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder has formed warm and friendly relationships with children and their families. Children benefit hugely from his modelling of how to play and learn happily together. Their behaviour is excellent. Children readily share resources, take turns and treat each other with respect. The childminder knows the children so well that he swiftly identifies when they are hungry or tired. Children relish exercise outside every day. They are encouraged to have regular drinks of water and enjoy the nutritious, home-cooked meals that the childminder provides. Children learn how to manage risks for themselves and how to keep themselves safe. For example, they know they must wear hats in the sun, and wait for the 'green man' before they cross the road.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make outstanding progress and are exceptionally well prepared for their next stage of learning, such as starting school. They are very polite. Children of all ages form excellent relationships with each other. Older children make excellent progress in their understanding of letters and sounds. Younger children have extensive opportunities for practising their mark-making skills, such as in foam and sand. Children eagerly join in activities and enjoy using the excellent range of resources. For example, they enjoy playing in the superb mud kitchen the childminder recently made for them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY251306 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10113008 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 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 16 Date of previous inspection 18 July 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in Cambridge. He operates all year round from 7.45am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. He works with a co-childminder.

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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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