Childminder EY381272

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is outstanding

Children quickly learn that they are unique and loved in this extremely nurturing and child-focused environment. They have immense fun during every waking hour, from the moment they arrive to the time that they leave. Children's emotional well- being is of a high priority to the childminder. Even children who at first are a little shy soon flourish into confident and resilient individuals.

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The provision is outstanding

Children take ownership of their environment, eager to show visitors around and share the activities that are available. They use superb imagination as they engage in role play. For example, at their vet's centre, they deal with a koala that has swallowed a crocodile, provide oxygen to a monkey and apply plasters as the animals need, to make them feel better. The combination of innovative resources and the childminder's high-quality teaching means that children are consistently challenged to develop and master new skills. Every interest children display is skilfully turned into an opportunity to learn.

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The provision is outstanding

Children develop considerable respect for others and know how important it is to be kind. They have opportunities to reflect on their behaviour and see the positive impact of their actions. Children demonstrate incredibly good social skills. Young children are eager to demonstrate how they have learned to close their mouths as they chew their food. They ably use cutlery to pick up small pieces of corn.

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need to do better?

n The qualified childminder continually reflects on all aspects of her practice. She identifies training opportunities to further enhance her already exceptional knowledge and skills. For example, she has recently gained a qualification at level 2 to support children's mental health. n The childminder is an integral part of her community and regularly meets with other local providers. For instance, she invites them to bring children to craft activities she facilitates in her home. The childminder makes the most of the local activities available, such as weekly music sessions she takes the children to. n The childminder plans an ambitious curriculum and has the highest expectations for all children. She conducts extensive research on children's specific needs and works closely with other professionals to implement new strategies. This enables children to achieve the best possible outcomes. n The childminder's assessments of children are meticulous and enable her to set

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precise targets for their learning. She shares this pertinent information with parents and with staff from the other settings children attend to ensure a consistent approach is maintained. Children demonstrate the skills they need for nursery or school well in advance of the time that they move on. n Children are extremely keen to learn. They are highly engaged in their play and

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need to do better?

27 January 2020 know that they need to persevere to complete more difficult tasks. Children are proud to share the skills they have learned. They show on a laptop how the arrow keys can move the words on the screen up and down. Children identify shapes, such as a star and an oval, and show the childminder how she must use numbers in sequence to count a group of items. n The childminder puts a lot of thought and effort into sourcing and making resources that capture children's curiosity. For instance, real-life products, such as a microfibre car cloth, enable children to recreate deep-water coral. Padlocks, keys and small tools are used well to support children's smaller physical skills. n Children receive rich experiences to help them learn about the wider world. For example, they are involved in a charity scheme that aims to make a difference to the lives of seriously ill children. They find out about each child and send them

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cards, pictures and even small gifts to help make them smile. In addition, the childminder draws on her own culture to share captivating stories. n Children use language exceptionally well. They become animated as they initiate conversation on different topics. The childminder introduces children to new words, such as 'kookaburra' as they discuss Australian birds. Children show delight as they accept challenges from the childminder to record and play back their voices on a range of devices. n Children have marvellous opportunities to play and learn outdoors. For instance, during a walk on a rainy day they jump in and around puddles, and observe the dew droplets that have formed. Children enjoy weekly visits to the woods where they collect sticks to build long-lasting dens and set up pretend campfires. n Parents say the childminder's imagination is 'out of this world', and that they would 'recommend her without reservation'. They feel she is especially attuned

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to sensitive situations and deals with them very professionally.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder regularly updates her knowledge of child protection issues and the wider aspects of safeguarding. She recognises the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child who is at risk. The childminder understands when it is appropriate to monitor a child, provide a family with support or when she needs to make an immediate referral. She ensures the ongoing suitability of all persons who live in the household. Children learn ways to keep themselves safe. For example, the childminder talks to them about the risks of using social media and what they must be alert to.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY381272 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10113040 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 2 to 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 4 December 2014

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Witchford. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector discussed the curriculum with the childminder and completed a joint evaluation of the activities that she provides for children. 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 spoke to and interacted with children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents and children through discussions on the day and written feedback provided.

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Inspection activities

27 January 2020 We carried out this inspection 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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27 January 2020 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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