Oliver, Julie Bronwen

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 January 2015 11 September 2008

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Outstanding 1 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 The quality of teaching is outstanding. The childminder provides an excellent range of high-quality learning experiences for children. As a result, all children make outstanding progress in their learning, from their starting points.  The childminder is dedicated to improving outcomes for children. She sets herself clear targets to improve, to maintain the quality of her first-rate practice.  Children have exceptional relationships with the childminder. This means children's individual needs are always met extremely well and children have strong attachments to her.  The routine of the day is well planned and highly effective. It allows children to lead their own learning, based on their interests and next steps in learning.  The childminder is well qualified and very experienced. She uses this experience to provide advice and support to parents, to enable them to promote their children's development at home.

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This provision is outstanding

 Excellent partnerships between the childminder and other early years settings mean children make the best possible progress in their learning. There is a continuity of care and learning between all settings.  The environment is extremely welcoming and very stimulating. Children are relaxed at the setting and have fun in a home-from-home atmosphere.  The childminder is very vigilant in promoting children's safety. She keeps children safe on outings and promotes opportunities for them to take managed risks in their play.

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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

 enhance the already first-rate practice in order to build continually on the excellent progress children make by, for example, extending the programme of professional development to gain an even deeper knowledge and understanding of early years practice, particularly with regard to information and communication technology.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a sample of children's records, planning documentation and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector checked the qualifications of the childminder and evidence of the suitability of all adults living on the premises.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder uses her in-depth knowledge of child development and her skills in teaching to provide an outstanding learning experience. Children develop the vital skills they need to support their development, for example, communication and language development is supported by extending children's vocabulary. Children initiate much of their own learning, which the childminder skilfully supports and enhances. Children request to make cakes. She uses this time to extend mathematical skills, asking children to count the number of cakes and to divide the cake mixture equally. As a result, they develop outstanding mathematical skills. Children benefit from a child-led routine. This means they are able to play and explore, which enables them to maintain their attention and develop their concentration skills. Children develop essential skills for school and future learning. They ask inquisitive questions and solve problems. The childminder works

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who attend. This is outstanding

extremely closely with parents and other professionals, to support and promote each child's learning needs, through a shared approach. Planning and assessment is accurate. It focuses on individual children's needs and is shared frequently with parents, to enable them to support their child's learning at home.

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outstanding

The childminder cares for children with great warmth, which promotes their well-being. Children who start at the setting are supported to settle extremely well, allowing them time to explore the environment independently. Children have fantastic relationships with the childminder. They have cuddles to seek reassurance and confidently share their care needs. Children develop their social skills as they visit toddler groups. Children play well together. The childminder promotes their understanding of how to take turns. She plays alongside them offering positive solutions to conflicts. This helps children to form strong attachments with other children. The childminder is extremely vigilant in keeping children safe. She has an excellent understanding of child-protection procedures. She promotes children's risk taking and safe use of tools. For example, children use knives to carve fruit as they act out role-play scenes. This also develops their imagination.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder has an inspirational vision, to deliver the best quality care and learning experiences to children. She sets herself challenging targets and uses the support of her local authority advisor to evaluate the quality of her teaching. This has led to outstanding practice across all areas of her provision. Monitoring of children's learning and development is successful in ensuring children make outstanding progress from their starting points. The childminder is able to identify any learning needs swiftly and access relevant support for children as required. Well-embedded self-evaluation identifies how the childminder can further improve practice. For example, she has identified ways to develop her already excellent practice, by building on her current knowledge and skills, through ongoing professional development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 506556 Local authority Shropshire Inspection number 848020 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 11 September 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1990. She lives in a house in Broseley, Shropshire. The provision operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year- old children.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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