Wilson, Paula Jane

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 February 2016 12 January 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 has high expectations of what children can do. High-quality observations and assessments are focused and accurate. These are used well to meticulously plan imaginative and challenging experiences for children.  The indoor and outdoor play areas create a stimulating environment for children. All areas of learning are effectively promoted and children benefit from a first-class range of play materials and experiences.  There is an extremely sharp focus on helping children to acquire communication and language skills and on promoting their physical, personal, social and emotional development. Activities are thoroughly planned to meet children's specific needs and extend their thinking skills.  Partnerships with parents are exemplary, trusting and strong, enabling the childminder to tailor the individual care and learning children receive.  Children are encouraged to be very independent and have excellent self-care skills.

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This provision is outstanding

They acquire extremely good listening and communication skills, so that they talk confidently in group situations.  The childminder continuously reviews her practice to establish what she does well and to identify areas for improvement. Consequently, the capacity to continually improve is excellent.

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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 even further to continue to maintain the already excellent quality of teaching and learning.

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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 took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day of the inspection and those provided in written feedback.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and sampled other documentation, including evidence of qualifications, training and suitability checks for household members.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her assistant at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder works extremely closely with her assistants They share ideas to improve the setting, in order to provide exceptionally high-quality childcare. Regular team meetings and thorough self-evaluation are in place. The childminder is fully committed to maintaining the very highest standards in all aspects of her provision. She makes excellent use of training opportunities to improve her first-class practice and recognises the importance of continuing professional development to promote children's learning to the highest levels. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistants are fully aware of their responsibilities to protect the welfare of children. They have a comprehensive understanding of the procedures to follow should they have concerns about a child in their care. Children's progress is meticulously monitored, so that any emerging gaps in learning can be swiftly addressed.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Children thrive and are stimulated to learn in this very welcoming, child-focused environment. Children eagerly join in with stories. They use props, such as a caterpillar and butterfly puppets, which correspond to the pictures in the story. The childminder enhances the activity even further during snack time by providing fruit from the story. The childminder makes excellent use of her knowledge gained from her qualification and ongoing training to deliver high-quality learning experiences for children. Teaching is highly effective. For example, children practise sharpening pencils. They concentrate and stay on task. The childminder steps in at just the right time to show children how to turn their hand, so that they can try for themselves. She works extremely closely with parents and this contributes significantly towards the rapid progress children make. The childminder gives exceptional support to older children's literacy skills. One of the ways

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

she does this is to teach them letter formation, working closely with schools to ensure a consistent approach.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children's emotional well-being is given the highest priority. They form secure and caring attachments with the childminder and each other. This helps them to feel emotionally secure. Frequent praise and encouragement as they play effectively help to promote their confidence and self-esteem. Children's behaviour is exemplary. The childminder has high expectations of children and is consistent in her approach. Children are highly cooperative and understand routines. They show each other respect and are attentive to others' needs during snack time. The childminder has very high expectations of what children can do for themselves and they relish their responsibilities.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are highly motivated and are keen to take part in the excellent range of activities. All children make consistently high rates of progress in relation to their starting points. The childminder helps children develop exceptionally strong foundations for future learning, such as starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 501549 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 847946 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 9 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 14

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 12 January 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2001 and lives in the Brinsworth area of Rotherham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3 and works with two assistants. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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