Atkins, Diane

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 December 2015 7 May 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 extremely ambitious vision for her provision and has confidently maintained her outstanding practice. She has successfully addressed the recommendation that was highlighted at the previous inspection.  Children's behaviour is exemplary. Children learn how to play together harmoniously and display high levels of confidence. They demonstrate outstanding levels of concentration and are motivated to learn.  Partnership working with parents is robust. Parents are very well informed about their child's progress through excellent communication and sharing detailed records and observations.  The well-qualified childminder demonstrates an outstanding drive to uphold the extremely high standards of care and learning. Through meticulous and precise observations and planned activities, she ensures all children continue to reach high levels of achievement and make excellent progress.  Excellent use is made of the premises. The environment is extremely well organised

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This provision is outstanding

and abundantly resourced to foster children's enjoyment. The childminder makes learning fun. She has developed areas for children to explore and develop their curiosity and interest.  The childminder has a well informed, accurate and clear view of her successes and how to make the provision even better. She gathers the views of children and parents to highlight any further gaps.

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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 professional development plans and training even further to enhance the already excellent quality of teaching and learning to the highest level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked through children's assessment records and reviewed a selection of records, policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability of the childminder and adult members of the household, and evidence of the childminder's training.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. There are robust policies and procedures in place. The childminder has an excellent understanding of her role in protecting the children in her care. She has attended training to ensure that she continually develops her knowledge and teaching expertise. The childminder also recognises the importance of maintaining her knowledge through professional development opportunities to further enhance her already excellent teaching strategies. The childminder reviews the rich learning programmes and ensures that all areas of learning are covered. There are tracking arrangements in place. This allows her to quickly identify any gaps in children's learning and to provide additional support, if needed.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The quality of teaching is outstanding. Children thrive in this highly stimulating environment and every opportunity is used to enrich and stimulate their learning. The childminder uses her skills and expertise to provide exciting activities, based on children's interests. Teaching strategies are very effective. The childminder plans precise next steps, which are consistently highly challenging and motivating. High-quality storybooks are selected carefully by the childminder and displayed very well throughout the environment. The childminder reads familiar stories to children and is enthusiastic in her approach. Children are deeply engaged in their learning and use props to participate in retelling the story. The childminder makes every use of rhymes and games, as well as teaching children the sounds that letters make. This helps to develop children's early reading skills. The childminder prepares children exceptionally well for their move to school. She works

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

closely with teachers and shares information to support a smooth transition that provides continuity of care and learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder offers exceptionally warm interactions with children and this helps them settle quickly into her home. The childminder skilfully teaches children to respect each other and the environment through inspirational role modelling. She encourages children to form secure friendships and develop their social skills. Children's emotional well-being is given the highest priority. Young children quickly learn to take care of their personal needs relevant to their age and demonstrate a very positive sense of themselves. They concentrate and persevere with their learning and are proud of their achievements. Children investigate and respect a particularly wide range of cultures. They have a rich variety of opportunities to extend their physical skills in the wonderfully stimulating outdoor play area. The childminder skilfully supports children to develop an understanding of healthy eating and provides nutritious meals.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children make rapid progress relative to their starting points. The childminder is skilled at promoting children's independence skills and encourages them to complete age appropriate tasks. Children's early literacy skills are supported exceptionally well. Children are well prepared for their next stage in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 502381 Local authority Bury Inspection number 847955 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 24

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2001 and lives in Lancashire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare 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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