Elliott, Paula Michelle

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 November 2015 7 February 2012

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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 highly driven. She has an enviable passion for delivering the highest- quality care and learning possible for the children in her care.  Children thrive in this warm, welcoming and nurturing environment. Close attachments between the childminder and children are obvious. They behave impeccably and demonstrate excellent social skills from a young age.  The childminder makes excellent use of knowledge and skills gained from her ongoing training to deliver high-quality teaching. She uses this expert knowledge to deliver highly effective strategies and teaching techniques to support and challenge children.  There are highly effective partnerships with parents and other professionals. They are significantly involved in children's learning and development.  Children are extremely well prepared for their future learning. The childminder skilfully offers children experiences which encourage them to become confident and

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This provision is outstanding

independent learners.  The childminder has a comprehensive understanding of how children learn and develop. She uses her exceptional knowledge of each child's abilities and interests to enable them to make excellent progress in their learning and development.  Children are highly motivated learners who are eager to participate in activities. They achieve exceptionally well in all key areas of learning and have plenty of opportunity for physical exercise and fresh air.

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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 reflect on the already exemplary provision in order to continuously strive to meet the ambitious vision for the future.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector talked with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability of the childminder and other household members and evidence of qualifications.  The inspector and childminder reviewed children's progress following a reflective discussion of activities.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation that included children's assessment records, planning documentation and self-evaluation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder is well qualified and experienced. She undertakes ongoing and targeted training. This results in her knowledge and understanding of statutory and other government requirements being extremely high. She uses her in-depth knowledge to expertly plan and adapt opportunities to enhance and challenge children's learning. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder demonstrates an exceptional understanding of her responsibilities to protect children in her care. Self-evaluation is very effective and captures the views of parents and children. The childminder has plans to continue to enhance her practice. She recognises that rigorous monitoring of teaching and learning is key to ensuring the best possible outcomes for children and is setting ambitious targets for this. For example, she plans to develop the planting area in order to enhance and extend opportunities for children to learn more about the natural world.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder knows each child exceptionally well. She gathers robust information about a child prior to them starting in her care. She uses this information to skilfully plan for their first weeks to ensure they are happy and learning. The childminder observes children regularly and accurately records where a child is in their learning. She effectively plans for their next steps of development to ensure no child falls behind. The childminder expertly adapts activities to meet children's individual needs. She supports children's language development and communication skilfully. She responds to and acknowledges baby babble and praises clear words that are spoken. Young children are developing new skills due to the childminder's highly effective teaching and the challenging learning opportunities offered. Detailed transitional records are shared with schools to aid the children's move into full-time education.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

An exceptional two-way flow of information between the childminder and parents allows the childminder to develop the children's well-being and precisely tailor activities to their individual needs. Children have many opportunities to learn about a healthy lifestyle. They plant, grow, harvest and eat the fruit and vegetables from the garden. The childminder provides nutritious home-cooked meals. Babies are encouraged to feed themselves. Children are expertly encouraged to explore their own feelings in order for them to understand them. Children have daily opportunity for fresh air and exercise. The childminder carefully plans around various festivals to enable the children to learn about similarities and differences between themselves and others. This also develops respect for one another. The childminder skilfully gives children individual attention and continuous praise. This successfully builds on their self-esteem and confidence.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make excellent progress from their starting points. Children are making rapid progress in their learning and development. They are well-adjusted and confident children who are ready for the next stages in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY420760 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 852144 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 7 February 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in the Urmston area of Greater Manchester. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, 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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