McNelis Jan

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 March 2015 14 January 2009

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 excellent. The childminder's in-depth knowledge of the children ensures she is able to extensively promote their development across all areas of learning.  Children are carefully nurtured and exceptionally well settled in the childminder's care. They develop high levels of confidence and independence that allow them to play and explore.  Robust safeguarding procedures ensure children are safe in the care of the childminder. She has an excellent understanding of her responsibilities to protect children and she regularly refreshes her knowledge by undertaking relevant courses.  Very strong relationships have developed with parents and information is shared daily. This ensures there is continuity in children's learning from home to the childminder's setting.  The childminder makes rigorous evaluations of her practice to support continuous improvement. She is fully committed to her own professional development which

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This provision is outstanding

significantly improves the outcomes for children in her care.

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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

 maximise even further opportunities to engage even greater parental involvement in children's learning to build on children's already rapid progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder engaging with children in a range of learning activities.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and engaged with children during the inspection.  The inspector looked at documentation, including a selection of policies and procedures and the children's learning records. She also checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and the suitability of all persons in the household aged over 16 years.  The inspector looked at, and discussed, the childminder's improvement plans and self- evaluation form.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder has an exceptional knowledge and understanding of how to support children's learning through highly stimulating and engaging activities. She has a wealth of experience and uses this to support children to make excellent progress in their learning and development. Through regular, precise assessments and observations, alongside discussions with parents, she plans very clear learning objectives for each child. As a result, children are enthusiastic learners and develop the necessary skills to support them with their move to school. The childminder supports children's communication and language skills consistently well. She engages children in conversation and gives them time to think and consider their response. She skilfully models children's language which helps younger children's emergent speech. All children enjoy and develop their creative skills extremely well, as they benefit from an extensive range of crafts, painting and

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who attend. This is outstanding

drawing resources, which are easily accessible. These activities are often based around cultural and world events. For example, they make lanterns, Mother's Day cards and prepare for the solar eclipse.

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outstanding

Children are cared for in a safe and welcoming home which is exceptionally well resourced. They are supervised well and carefully supported to learn how to manage their own safety. Children are provided with healthy, well-balanced diets and are successfully encouraged to use good hygiene routines. Children's physical development is supported exceptionally well through regular visits to local parks, open spaces and regular walks. They learn to behave well and to respect each other's feelings. This is because, the childminder sets clear boundaries and acts as a good role model with a calm and consistent manner. Children demonstrate that they feel emotionally secure in the childminders care. For example, they warmly greet her on arrival and readily seek her out for cuddles during the day.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has an exceptional understanding of the procedures to follow to protect children in her care. Thorough risk assessments and daily checks are conducted on the home, which ensure that children have a safe place to play and explore. She robustly monitors the planning and teaching because she regularly assesses what children are learning. As a result, any gaps in learning can be identified and rapidly closed. Extremely strong links are established with other settings that children attend. The childminder effectively uses a communication book to share information about children's progress. As a result, children's care learning and development is complemented exceptionally well. The childminder is extremely proud of the excellent partnerships she has forged with parents. She sees them as active partners, and is keen to develop further inspirational ways of

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provision is outstanding

involving them in their children's learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 205087 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 871099 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 14 January 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1980 and lives in Worcester. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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