Poulter, Mary Teresa

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 November 2015 15 November 2011

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder is very conscientious, dedicated and determined to provide a high- quality learning environment for children. She is forward thinking and inspirational. The childminder is very experienced and well qualified. She regularly researches new initiatives and ideas to further develop her knowledge. This has an extremely positive impact on children's learning.  Children's language and communication skills are exceptionally well supported. The childminder talks to children and constantly extends their use of language. She encourages children to recall past events. She shares useful information with the children for them to learn from. For example, she talks to them about how the moisture off the leaves goes up into the clouds and makes fog and rain.  Children build close relationships with the childminder and obviously feel happy and safe in her care. Behaviour is excellent. The childminder continually encourages

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This provision is outstanding

children to use good manners and to be polite and respectful. Children play well together. They are caring towards their younger peers and they learn to share and take turns.  Children learn about nature and the changing seasons. They know that the leaves have fallen off the trees because the wind has blown them. They talk about the animals that visit the garden. They know that squirrels eat the nuts and that the badger is black and white with a big snout.  Children thoroughly enjoy looking at books and listening to stories. The childminder tells the stories using expression for the different characters. Children join in their favourite parts and know what happens next. They can recognise rhyming words and enjoy listening to simple poetry that the childminder has introduced them to.

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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 enhance and enrich children's understanding of different occupations and lifestyles.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector discussed practice with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of members of the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has an excellent understanding of the procedures to follow should she suspect a child is at risk of harm. The childminder effectively organises her childminding day. This enables her to provide every child with an exceptional learning experience tailored to meet their individual needs. The childminder reflects on her practice and regularly makes changes to improve and enhance the service that she provides. She has identified the potential to provide more activities to further enhance children's knowledge of different occupations and lifestyles to help them further in understanding the world.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Children take part in a wide range of interesting and stimulating activities. They solve problems and are curious and inquisitive learners. The childminder is quick to extend activities to ensure that every child reaches their full potential. The childminder supports children's thirst for knowledge as she answers their questions with very clear explanations. Children excitedly hunt for treasure using a treasure map of the garden that they have made. They follow directions to familiar objects and recognise different parts of the garden from clues given to them by the childminder. Children understand positional language. The childminder incorporates this into the activity as she asks children to look high and low for the treasure. Children are beginning to understand direction and the childminder teaches them to move left, right and forward. Photographic development records and a comprehensive tracking system clearly show the excellent progress that

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

children make in their learning. Children are very well prepared for their move to school. The childminder shares information with other professionals to ensure continuity in children's learning. Parents are fully included in their child's learning. The childminder actively supports and encourages parents to support children's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children learn about the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. The childminder encourages them to try different healthy foods. Children benefit from lots of time spent outdoors in the fresh air. Children gain confidence and self-esteem. They take photographs of the activities that they enjoy. They choose the photographs that they want to put into their development records. They develop feelings of self-esteem and feel valued. Resources and activities reflect differences and help children learn how difference is valued. The childminder expertly teaches children how to stay safe whilst supporting them to take controlled risks within their play.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make excellent progress in their learning in readiness for the move to school. The childminder teaches children to recognise and write their names. They know the sounds of the letters in their names. They are beginning to recognise the sounds that different objects begin with. Children recognise numbers and are able to order them in sequence.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 405501 Local authority Herefordshire Inspection number 996625 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 15 November 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2001 and lives in Hereford. She operates from 7.45am to 6pm, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, all year round except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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

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