Salmon Teresa Mary

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 August 2015 8 March 2011

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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 childminder's teaching is outstanding because she has an excellent knowledge about how children develop. She monitors children's learning and fully understands their individual needs. As a result, children are extremely relaxed, confident and keen to learn.  The childminder expertly captures children's interest and imagination during activities. She ensures that all children contribute and, as a result, they thoroughly enjoy the learning opportunities that she continually provides.  Children share excellent relationships with the childminder and flourish in this welcoming and nurturing environment. Children's behaviour is excellent. The childminder applies clear and consistent boundaries which she implements in a calm and consistent manner.  The childminder provides a child-centred environment in which all children thrive. She ensures resources are where children can easily reach them so that they can select

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This provision is outstanding

these according to their interests. Children play cooperatively with each other for extended periods of time.  The childminder has a very good understanding of how to promote all aspects of the health and safety of children. Her home is safe and secure. She can clearly explain the actions she would take if she had any concerns about children in her care.  The childminder has developed strong links with the local school and settings that children move on to. She continually exchanges information about children during their time with her, so that continuity of care and learning is always promoted.  Children are quickly gaining the skills that support them in preparation for school. The childminder continually promotes all areas of learning and development so that children make exceptional progress.

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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

 continue to make use of the excellent relationships with parents to find even more ways of exchanging information to enable them to extend their child's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children engaged in a range of learning activities, play and daily care routines.  The inspector observed children playing indoors and outdoors.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning and a range of other documentation.  The inspector looked at and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation process.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children during the inspection.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder's enthusiasm and commitment to teaching children means that they readily take part in all activities. When telling the children about a recent event, the childminder uses expression and tone that sparks their interest. Children ask questions, express their own opinions and stay focused on what the childminder is saying. She introduces resources to help her explain the story and she skilfully adjusts her questioning so that all children's learning is always promoted. Information gained from her observations and assessment of children's progress is continually taken into account to ensure that children make the best possible progress. The childminder swiftly identifies any areas where progress is not as rapid and discusses this with parents. Partnership work with parents ensures that additional advice from other professionals is sought if required. The childminder has excellent relationships with parents. She continually shares detailed

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who attend. This is outstanding

information about their children's time with her. However, she does not always discuss ways that they could continue to support their children's learning at home.

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outstanding

Children show that they are extremely confident learners. They immerse themselves in games and activities and play well together. Older children are keen to help their younger friends, for instance, by reading to them. The environment is well laid out to promote excellent opportunities for children to do things for themselves. At mealtimes they go to wash their hands without a reminder to do so and get their lunches from the fridge. The childminder's kind and caring nature means that children want to share their ideas and play with her. Children's emotional well-being is very well assured because the childminder gets to know all children well. The children are settled, happy and clearly flourishing in her care. Children freely move between the indoors and outdoors. They enjoy playing in the garden where they can be more physically active. The childminder knows how to give children responsibility that enables them to learn about how to keep themselves safe. For

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outstanding

example, she encourages them to gather items needed for a creative activity. The children use scissors confidently to cut leaves and petals from the garden because they have been taught how to do this safely.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She uses her extensive experience and knowledge to provide outstanding care and education for the children who attend. She fully understands her responsibility to safeguard children. She is well qualified and keeps her ongoing training up to date. She is an active member of a local network of childminders. She uses opportunities from attending this network to discuss and reflect on the quality of her own provision. The childminder is a reflective practitioner who strives to assure the best possible outcomes for all children. Her commitment and drive is evident and children clearly benefit from attending her excellent environment.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 205073 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 865298 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 15

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 8 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1992 and lives in Kidderminster. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, for 49 weeks of the year. She holds an appropriate level 3 childcare qualification and works with one assistant. She provides funded early education for 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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