Wilson, Angela Sharon

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 flourish in the care of this warm and inclusive childminder. They excitedly enter her home in anticipation of a fun-filled day of play and exploration. Children learn about the life cycle of the chicken. They incubate the eggs they collect from the childminder's chicken coops and learn how to care for them. For instance, they learn the importance of regularly turning the eggs and keeping them warm during incubation. They learn new words, such as 'pipping', as they observe the different stages of hatching.

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The provision is outstanding

Children develop a deep understanding from their experiences with the highly skilled childminder. She carefully extends their learning through meaningful conversations. For instance, while digging, they listen intently as the childminder explains why worms are good for the soil. They develop a nurturing attitude towards all living things. For example, they carefully replace the worms they unearth. They collect materials and wool from their nature walks for birds to use when building their nests.

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The provision is outstanding

Children build excellent bonds with the childminder. They are motivated to learn and delight in her interactions. Children demonstrate high levels of engagement in their play. They repeatedly gain her attention to show her the things they have discovered in the inspiring and well-resourced environment. They beam with pride at the consistent praise they receive for their efforts. Children behave impeccably well. They are kind, respectful and well mannered to each other. They build close relationships with their peers and play harmoniously.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is committed to ensure that children thrive and build strong relationships with her. She places strong emphasis on children's personal, social and emotional development. She skilfully embeds this focus in to all her interactions with the children. For example, stories are carefully selected to open conversations about being kind and respectful. She asks thought-provoking questions about the impact of characters' behaviour on others. Consequently, children use impeccable manners as they request items from each other. They learn to be patient and wait their turn for resources. n The childminder expertly guides the children's attention to the world around them. She uses every opportunity to extend their knowledge. For instance, the children observe birds pecking at the trunk of a tree. The childminder encourages the children to explore further. They examine the material the birds are collecting and a deep discussion emerges about the best materials to build a

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nest. They read stories and learn words such as 'extinct' and how to care for animals.

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17 April 2023 n The childminder skilfully brings books to life, which helps children to develop a love of books. The childminder skilfully engages children to take on the characters of the stories she reads. For example, they become the three little pigs and the big bad wolf. They listen intently as she reads, waiting their turn to act out their part. The childminder supports younger children to be involved by providing them with a script. This motivates children to be actively involved in the stories she reads so well. They are enthusiastic to share their ideas and observations and listen to one another's ideas. n The childminder is passionate about her role in supporting children's needs. She is committed to her continued professional development. The childminder sources training that will have the greatest impact on children's future outcomes. For example, she uses specifically targeted training to support children's

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communication and language skills. She uses the knowledge gained exceptionally well. For instance, she has introduced signing into her curriculum, to teach all children how to sign. n The childminder provides a wealth of opportunities for children to explore and develop superb knowledge of their local community. Children visit local playgroups to develop their social interaction. They visit farms, where they learn about animals. Children enjoy weekly visits to a local wood, where they build dens and are taught to care for wildlife and the environment. n Partnerships with parents are exceptional. Parents praise the childminder for the range of experiences she provides the children. They appreciate the support and advice she offers. They describe the childminder as having 'compassion' and being 'dedicated' to their children's needs. They state their children make excellent progress. The childminder communicates effectively with parents. She

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keeps them up to date with their children's learning and development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her duty to protect children in her care and the importance of being alert to issues and concerns in a child's life. She attends regular safeguarding training to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. The childminder confidently identifies the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows what to do should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. She is knowledgeable about wider safeguarding issues, such as female genital mutilation and radicalisation. She risk assesses the environments used by the children to keep them safe in her care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY295272 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10280741 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 7 September 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. She operates all year round, from 8am 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 years education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the effect of the pandemic with the provider and has taken this into consideration in her evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and inspector completed a learning walk together and discussed the learning intentions for the children. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint observation together. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

17 April 2023 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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