Watkinson, Heidi Louise

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 August 2015 13 December 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 has a robust knowledge of the learning and development requirements and how to keep children safe. She has an excellent understanding of the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child. This helps to keep children safe.  The childminder provides exceptional opportunities for children to be independent. She skilfully encourages them to help each other and make their own choices. This helps children to become emotionally ready for when they start school.  Children are highly motivated and enthusiastic to learn because the childminder provides a stimulating and welcoming environment. Children enjoy an outstanding range of activities that reflect their interests and individual abilities.  The childminder endlessly monitors and evaluates her setting. She consistently reviews her strengths and areas where she can improve outcomes for children. Consequently, children's learning experiences are of the highest quality.

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This provision is outstanding

 Partnership working with parents is excellent. Parents are kept well informed about children's progress and have the robust detailed information they need to support their children's learning at home.

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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

 extend the already excellent relationships with other professionals to continue to provide even more inspiring learning opportunities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children's play, both indoors and outdoors, including adult- led and child-initiated activities.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector asked the childminder questions about her practice at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and the planning documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members and the childminder's qualifications. She also looked at the childminder's self-evaluation form and discussed her improvement plan.  The inspector took account of the written feedback from parents.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The quality of teaching is excellent and children gain the key skills to support their future learning. The childminder has high expectations of herself and the children in her care and has a superb understanding of how young children learn and develop. The exceptional quality of observation, assessment and planning provides imaginative and highly inspiring activities that engage children and enable them to make outstanding progress. Children's communication skills are enhanced particularly well by the childminder as they play and learn together. As a result, children are extremely confident in expressing themselves effectively. Resources are extremely well organised to promote children's curiosity and exploration. Equality and inclusion are at the heart of everything that the childminder does with the children. Therefore, they have highly innovative opportunities to fully develop their understanding of differences in cultures and people with differing abilities.

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outstanding

The childminder provides a homely environment which is very much led by children. She knows the children in her care very well and is extremely attentive to their needs. Therefore, children are very happy and confident in her care. Children benefit from exciting opportunities to develop their physical skills. They have excellent opportunities to play in the garden and go on regular visits to local attractions and woodland areas. The childminder and children talk about foods that are healthy during play and planting activities in the garden. Children are learning how to manage their behaviour exceptionally well and are exceedingly considerate of each other's needs. This is because the childminder uses rich, varied and imaginative strategies to help children to understand what is expected of them. This has a positive impact on children's emotional well-being as they develop respect for themselves and each other.

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provision is outstanding

The well-qualified childminder has meticulously addressed the recommendations from the previous inspection. The childminder has excellent monitoring procedures in place and is able to identify any gaps in her provision or areas where children need additional support. The childminder fully understands the importance of working in partnership with external agencies and services to ensure children receive the appropriate support they need. She has plans in place to work with other professionals on a regular basis. This is so she can provide even more inspiring learning opportunities for the children in her care. Highly complimentary parental feedback highlights that they are delighted with the service they receive and are incredibly happy with how well their children are progressing.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY428626 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 852899 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 13 December 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Chesterfield. 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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