Childminder EY285969

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 March 2016 19 January 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 quality of teaching is outstanding. The childminder has a very good understanding of how children learn and provides an extensive range of high-quality learning experiences. Children are highly motivated, eager to explore and develop a real thirst for learning.  The childminder provides a nurturing environment that reflects the high levels of care and concern shown to all children. She builds excellent relationships with children, promoting their emotional well-being very successfully.  Planning, observations and assessments are robust. The childminder uses every opportunity to promote children's learning with a very clear focus on their individual next steps and interests. Parents are very well informed about their children's progress and achievements.  Children's behaviour is excellent. The childminder is an extremely good role model and sets high standards for children's behaviour. She plays alongside children, helping them

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This provision is outstanding

learn to share, take turns and understand the needs of others.  The childminder is well qualified and very experienced. She is passionate about her role and constantly reflects on her practice and the quality of her provision. Excellent monitoring, evaluation and ongoing training mean that the childminder maintains very high standards of care and learning for children.  The childminder has an excellent understanding of all legal requirements. Comprehensive policies and procedures are regularly reviewed and implemented very effectively to ensure children's safety and well-being.

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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

 build on the successful strategies for engaging parents in their children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home that are used for the care of children.  The inspector observed teaching and learning activities and assessed the impact they have on the children.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all adults living on the premises and the childminder's training.  The inspector looked at a sample of policies, procedures and children's development records and talked to the childminder about her plans for improvement.  The inspector took account of the views of parents detailed in recent questionnaires.

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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 her responsibilities to safeguard children and the procedures to follow in the event of a concern. Children's safety is paramount and they learn how to use space and resources safely. The childminder thoroughly checks and monitors individual children's progress, ensuring any potential learning needs are recognised and met quickly. Parents comment that they are very happy with the provision and the progress their children make. They particularly like the daily diaries which inform them about their child's care, activities and outings. The childminder has recognised there are opportunities to build further on the very good support she gives parents to involve them in their children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder uses highly successful teaching strategies to ensure children make rapid progress in their learning. She provides an extremely rich range of learning experiences. Excellent attention is given to helping babies and young children to acquire key skills to support their development. Younger children thoroughly enjoy opportunities to make marks and fill and empty containers while playing in the sand. They also explore and talk about the sensory bottles which depict different types of weather, such as a windy day. Children are gaining an excellent understanding of the world. They learn about different festivals and customs, the seasons and animal habitats. They become involved in planting and growing activities. The childminder builds on children's curiosity by making resources which they thoroughly enjoy using. For example, they use home-made edible paints to make cards for special occasions, play number games the childminder has developed and

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

investigate an interactive display board she has produced.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Exceptional arrangements are in place to support children's well-being, health and physical development. The childminder is very attentive and supportive, allowing young children time to explore the vibrant environment at their own pace. She knows the children very well and confidently talks about their unique qualities and skills. Children thrive and develop confidence as they explore a wealth of toys. Good use is made of local amenities. This provides children with many opportunities to learn about the local community and develop relationships with other children at local playgroups. The childminder has very good partnerships with local schools and other early years providers. Children benefit significantly from the coordinated approach she achieves through working with others.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make outstanding progress in their learning. Children benefit from the childminder's excellent interactions which very successfully support their emerging communication and language skills. All children develop an enjoyment of books, helping build on early literacy skills. This is encouraged by visiting the library and outings to a local forest where children walk along a trail, following a familiar story. Older children develop essential skills for future learning and are ready for the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY285969 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 861234 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Hagley, Worcestershire. She operates all year round from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a recognised 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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