Willoughby-Parker, Sharon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 November 2015 29 September 2009

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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 has an exceptional understanding of why strong partnerships are important. She is proactive in building excellent relationships with parents and other early years providers that children attend. Assessments are accurate because they are informed by all those that are involved in the children's learning and development.  Children's communication and language skills are promoted exceptionally well. The childminder positively models language, helping children to pronounce words in the correct way. All children acquire skills needed for the next stage in their learning and children's progress from their differing starting points is superb.  The childminder has high expectations of children. Children behave well, have very good manners and develop superb independent self-care skills. They are confident and emotionally ready for their move on to school.  The childminder plans an exceptional range of outings for children that enhance their

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This provision is outstanding

physical development and learning of the world around them.  The childminder is very experienced and well qualified. She continuously seeks additional knowledge through her attendance at training courses, network and forum meetings. This has an exceptionally positive impact on the learning experiences she provides for children.  The childminder has very successful links with local schools, in order to support children's future education. She invites health visitors into her home so that children's health, progress and any areas of concern can be assessed collaboratively. Consequently, interventions for children who need additional support are rapidly put in place.

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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

 implement the excellent plans to further develop the outside environment, in order to extend children's learning opportunities even more.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the main playroom and looked at other areas used for childminding, including outside.  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.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability of all household members and the childminder's qualifications. She also discussed with the childminder how she reflects on her practice to make improvements.  The inspector took account of parents written views on the quality of the provision.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder is extremely well organised and demonstrates high standards throughout her practice. She has an excellent understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder fully understands the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. She provides a safe and secure environment, which is thoroughly risk assessed on a daily basis. The childminder and her co-childminder have a superb working relationship. Their constant evaluation of the provision means that they are always looking at ways to improve outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The quality of interaction with children is excellent. The childminder is extremely knowledgeable about each child's abilities and how to develop their learning. She plans adult-led activities based on children's interests and to meet their next steps in learning. Children are motivated to learn and demonstrate high levels of persistence and concentration as they find pairs in a matching game. The childminder provides extensive opportunities for children to develop counting and number skills. Children lead their own play and represent their own ideas through role play. For example, they express themselves through physical action and sounds, as they dress up as pirates. Children have very good opportunities to continue their learning outside. The childminder has aspirations to improve this area of learning even further.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children have formed very secure relationships with the childminder and show how they are happy to be in her care. They smile and laugh out loud as they show their excitement and eagerness to take part in activities. Children quickly socialise with other adults and confidently move around the homely but stimulating environment. They demonstrate a positive sense of themselves and how they feel safe and secure. Children's sense of belonging is fostered exceptionally well. They enjoy looking at photographs of themselves on the tablet computer and their autumn collage work is displayed for all to see. Children's health and well-being are significantly enhanced because they learn the importance of good hygiene routines and healthy eating habits. Children develop a very good understanding of how to identify risks and hazards as they help to prepare food in the kitchen. The childminder teaches children about respect. Children learn how to share and

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

take turns, and how to speak to others kindly.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Information sharing with parents and other professionals is extremely good and they are all very complimentary about the provision. This is a particular skill of the childminder and optimises children's learning and development. Children are very keen and active learners because the high-quality teaching ensures that they are engaged in purposeful play. Children are extremely well prepared for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY279037 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 848644 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 3 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 29 September 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Bessacarr, Doncaster. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 5. She works with a co-childminder.

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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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Telephone number

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