Childminder EY478285

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

Children are confident and believe in themselves and what they can achieve. They enjoy plenty of descriptive praise and show a can-do attitude to learning. Children are extremely settled and comfortable in the childminder's care. They share their discoveries, play games and read with the childminder. Behaviour is excellent. Children flourish on the attention and interaction they receive. They learn about boundaries and expectations through the consistent approach to behaviour management. They learn how to communicate effectively with others, deal successfully with their personal needs and embed a growing sense of confidence in their abilities.

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The provision is outstanding

Children of all ages sustain high levels of concentration and show an eagerness to learn. They quickly become absorbed in their play. For example, very young children become deeply engaged as they explore simple technology. The press buttons and watch very closely as different lights and sounds emit, much to their growing amusement and interest. Children show that they feel safe and happy as they move around the childminder's home with assurance. They make rapid progress and delight in the wide range of play opportunities which are offered.

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n It is very apparent, from the childminder's crystal-clear curriculum, that she understands each child exceptionally well. She knows what children need to learn next, which enables them to build on their rapidly developing knowledge and successfully make links in their learning. Children acquire the key skills they need in readiness for pre-school or school. The childminder has high expectations and promotes their confidence exceptionally well. n Children thoroughly enjoy books. The childminder ensures that they can use a wide range, including more robust board books for younger children. Children are very confident to select books independently. The childminder has an excellent understanding of language development and how to support children's growing vocabulary and fluency. Babies make their needs clearly understood. The childminder quickly interprets their babbles and sounds, responding, narrating and repeating words effectively. She helps them to establish a solid

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foundation on which they will be able to build future reading and writing skills. n The childminder provides children with excellent experiences that encourage their understanding of the local community. Young children enjoy visits to local toddler groups. Older children are exceptionally well supported to learn about the cultural similarities and differences of other people around the world. The childminder diligently helps children to think about their feelings. She works with them to put their thoughts into words. For example, the childminder helps children to understand when they are feeling happy, sad or cross. She

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28 January 2020 sensitively provides them with the relevant vocabulary to help them articulate, and seeks support from others when needed. Children's emotional welfare is protected very well. n Children are very effectively supported to be physically active in their play. They thoroughly enjoy trips to the park, soft-play centre and toddler groups. Children develop excellent stamina, coordination and control over their developing muscles. The childminder takes time to help them to learn that exercise contributes towards a healthy lifestyle. In addition, during snack times and mealtimes, children learn about the benefits to their bodies of various foods. n The childminder is exceptionally effective at identifying ongoing training to develop her practice to the highest level. As a result, her teaching skills provide children with excellent interaction that promotes rapid progress. Where children require additional support, the childminder works tirelessly with parents to

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ensure children are referred swiftly to other professionals. The childminder works with other professionals to further support children in her setting. This helps children to make the best possible progress from their starting points.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder places the protection of children as her highest priority. She is exceptionally clear about her role to keep children safe from harm. The childminder attends regular safeguarding training. As a result, she has an excellent knowledge about the various indicators of abuse and neglect. The childminder ensures that her home and any organised outings take into consideration exactly how children will be kept safe. She is very attentive to the children in her care. The childminder knows how to record and report concerns swiftly to the relevant child protection agencies.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY478285 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10076028 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 to 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 19 Date of previous inspection 16 March 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Ely. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector reviewed records and suitability checks for all persons living in the household. n The inspector observed the childminder's practice and together they discussed and evaluated an activity. n The inspector sought the views of parents during the inspection. n The inspector talked with the childminder about how she liaises with other professionals. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she reflects on and develops her practice.

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Inspection activities

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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Inspection activities

28 January 2020 28 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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